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Where and how to file a FOIA appeal
Where and how to file an appeal page

 

How to File A FOIA Appeal 

To file an appeal in writing (see below):

You may file a FOIA appeal for any of the following reasons: 

  • denial in whole or in part of information
  • disapproval of a fee category claim
  • disapproval of a request for waiver/reduction of fees
  • dispute regarding fee estimates
  • review of a determination not to grant expedited access to agency records
  • a “no records” determination when you consider such response adverse in nature
  • failure to provide a response determination within the statutory time limits
  • or any determination found to be adverse in nature to you.

To enable us to promptly act on your appeal, please include a copy of your initial FOIA request, a copy of the response letter, and include a brief statement regarding why you believe your appeal should be granted.
 

Where to File Your Appeal

The response letter you receive should list the name and address of the appellate authority should you choose to file an appeal.  Additionally, it will advise you that your appeal must be received within ninety (90) days of the date of response letter to be considered.

The General Counsel (GC) and Judge Advocate General (JAG) are delegated authority to act on FOIA appeals for the Secretary of the Navy. 

Their areas of responsibility are:
1. GC:  matters affecting DON legal services in subordinate commands, organizations, and activities in the areas of business and commercial law, real and personal property law, environmental law, and such other legal services as may be required to support the mission of the Navy and the Marine Corps, or the discharge of the GC’s responsibilities.
2. JAG:  matters where the initial request pertained to military justice, military law, and any other matter not under the cognizance of the GC.

Their addresses are as follows:

General Counsel of the Navy

Department of the Navy
Office of the General Counsel
ATTN: FOIA Appeals, Room 5A532
1000 Navy Pentagon
Washington, DC 20350-1000.

To ensure timely receipt, appeals may also be faxed to the attention of: "Navy OGC FOIA Appeals Office" at (703) 614-9404.

Judge Advocate General

1322 Patterson Avenue SE, Suite 3000
Washington Navy Yard DC 20374-5066 

To ensure timely receipt, appeals may also be faxed to the attention of: "Judge Advocate General FOIA Appeals Office" at (202) 685-5472.

HQMC FOIA POC

THE FOIA OFFICE DOES NOT PROCESS EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION REQUESTS

Please contact M&RA for further assistance

*If you are looking for housing records from Camp Lejeune contact MCIEAST FOIA office directly at foia.mcieast@usmc.mil

FOIA/PA Programs Office (ARSF)

Telephone: (703) 614-4008
Fax: (703) 614-6287

Email:  hqmcfoia@usmc.mil
Please do not use this e-mail address for Privacy Act requests
Do not send Personally Identifiable Information to this e-mail address


Mailing Address:
Headquarters US Marine Corps
Attn:  FOIA/PA Section (ARSF) Rm 2B289
3000 Marine Corps Pentagon
Washington DC 20350-3000

 

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