Freedom Of Information Act

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) generally provides that any person has the right to request access to federal agency records or information except to the extent the records are protected from disclosure by any of nine exemptions contained in the law or by one of three special law enforcement record exclusions.

 

Department of Interior FOIA regulations, instructions, and general FOIA information can be found on the Department of the Interior's FOIA page.

• NPS FOIA Library
  Current and completed FOIA Materials. Formerly known as FOIA Reading Room.
• NPS FOIA Officers
  If you would like to learn more about filing a FOIA request, please contact a NPS FOIA Officer for more information.
  Big Bend National Park is located in the Intermountain Region
• To file an official FOIA request, please visit the Department of the Interior's FOIA page.

 

FOIA Fee Information:

The Department's bureaus and offices are authorized to charge fees to requesters in order to recover the direct costs of search, review and duplication of requested records. If the total costs of supplying the requested information is less than $50, the Department will waive any applicable fees. If the total costs will exceed $250, you may be required to pay before the Department begins its search. Fee and fee waiver issues can be complicated. If you have additional questions, please see our regulations.