Resolving FOIA Disputes Through Targeted ADR Strategies

Recommendation 2014-1 – Resolving FOIA Disputes Through Targeted ADR Strategies addresses more effective use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) approaches to help resolve disputes arising under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The recommendation suggests ways that OGIS can maximize the effectiveness of its resources for this purpose. The recommendation also suggests steps agencies can take to prevent or resolve FOIA disputes, including cooperating with OGIS and making FOIA staff and requesters aware of OGIS services.

Recommended Citation: Admin. Conf. of the U.S., Recommendation 2014-1, Resolving FOIA Disputes Through Targeted ADR Strategies, 79 Fed. Reg. 35988 (June 25, 2014).

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Resolving FOIA Disputes Through Targeted ADR Strategies

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2014-1
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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)[1] makes available to any person, upon request, any reasonably described agency record that is not exempt under nine specified categories.

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Reducing FOIA Litigation Through Targeted ADR Strategies RFP RFP Download Reducing FOIA Litigation Through Targeted ADR Strategies RFP
Resolving FOIA Disputes Through Targeted ADR Strategies - Public Comment Draft Collaborative Governance Recommendation Download Resolving FOIA Disputes Through Targeted ADR Strategies - Public Comment Draft
Resolving FOIA Disputes Through Targeted ADR Strategies Collaborative Governance Recommendation Download Resolving FOIA Disputes Through Targeted ADR Strategies
Proposed Amendments to Resolving FOIA Disputes Recommendation Collaborative Governance Recommendation Download Proposed Amendments to Resolving FOIA Disputes Recommendation
Reducing FOIA Litigation Through Targeted ADR Strategies Draft Recommendation Collaborative Governance Recommendation Download Reducing FOIA Litigation Through Targeted ADR Strategies Draft Recommendation
Proposed Resolving FOIA Disputes Through Targeted ADR Strategies Recommendation Collaborative Governance Recommendation Download Proposed Resolving FOIA Disputes Through Targeted ADR Strategies Recommendation
Resolving FOIA Disputes Through Targeted ADR Strategies--Proposed Recommendation for May 6 Council Meeting Collaborative Governance Recommendation Download Resolving FOIA Disputes Through Targeted ADR Strategies--Proposed Recommendation for May 6 Council Meeting
Resolving FOIA Disputes Through Targeted ADR Strategies - Staff Revision 4.7.2014 Collaborative Governance Recommendation Download Resolving FOIA Disputes Through Targeted ADR Strategies - Staff Revision 4.7.2014
Final Report on Reducing FOIA Litigation Through Targeted ADR Strategies Collaborative Governance Report Download Final Report on Reducing FOIA Litigation Through Targeted ADR Strategies
Collaborative Governance Committee Minutes 3-6-14 Collaborative Governance Meeting Minutes Download Collaborative Governance Committee Minutes 3-6-14
Collaborative Governance Committee Minutes 4-7-14 Collaborative Governance Meeting Minutes Download Collaborative Governance Committee Minutes 4-7-14
Ravnitzky Comment Collaborative Governance Comment Download Ravnitzky Comment
Morrison Comment Collaborative Governance Comment Download Morrison Comment
OIP's Proposed Language Change Collaborative Governance Comment Download OIP's Proposed Language Change
Harter Comment (2) Collaborative Governance Comment Download Harter Comment (2)
Metcalfe Comment Collaborative Governance Comment Download Metcalfe Comment
CEG et al Comment Collaborative Governance Comment Download CEG et al Comment
Harter Comment Collaborative Governance Comment Download Harter Comment
Morrison and Zieve Comment Collaborative Governance Comment Download Morrison and Zieve Comment
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