Service Centers and Public Liaisons
Each bureau has a FOIA Public Liaison who can assist individuals in locating records particular to a bureau.
FOIA Public Liaisons report to the Department’s Chief FOIA Officer and serve as supervisory officials to whom a requester can raise concerns about the service the requester has received.
FOIA Public Liaisons are responsible for assisting in reducing delays, increasing transparency and understanding of the status of requests, and assisting in the resolution of disputes.
Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) for assistance. OGIS serves as a bridge between requesters and agencies, particularly in situations where clear, direct communication has been lacking. You can reach OGIS by e-mail at ogis@nara.gov, by phone at 1-877-684-6448, or by fax at (202) 741-5769.
| Bureau/Office | FOIA Requester Service Center Phone Number |
FOIA Public Liaison/Phone Number |
|
| BIA | (202) 208-4174 | Laura Cloud |
(202) 208-4542 |
| BLM | (202) 912-7650 | Laura Bell |
(202) 912-7562 |
| BOEM | (703) 787-1315 |
Rosemary Melendy |
(703) 787-1315 |
| BOR | (303) 445-2056 |
Regina Magno-Judd |
(303) 445-2056 |
| BSEE | (703) 787-1689 |
Debbie Kimball |
(703) 787-1689 |
| FWS | (703) 358-2504 |
Johnny Hunt |
(703) 358-2504 |
| NPS | (202) 354-1925 |
Charis Wilson |
(303) 969-2959 |
| OIG | (703) 487-5438 |
Sandra Evans |
(703) 487-2436 |
| ONRR | (303) 231-3078 |
Richard Lopez |
(303) 231-3078 |
| OSM | (303) 293-5081 |
Dele Awoniyi (Acting) | (202) 208-5840 |
| OS | (202) 513-0765 |
Clarice Julka |
(202) 208-6045 |
| SOL | (202) 208-6503 |
Lance Purvis (Acting) |
(202) 208-5817 |
| OST | (505) 816-1645 | Veronica Herkshan |
(505) 816-1645 |
| USGS | (703) 648-7196 |
David Newman |
(703) 648-7196 |
| Departmental Service Center
|
1 (888) 603-7119 | Cindy Cafaro Melissa Allen |
(202) 208-5342 (202) 208-5412 |
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