Freedom of Information Act

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal law that gives the public the right to make written requests for federal agency records. All federal agencies, including NOAA Fisheries, are required to disclose records unless the records are protected from disclosure by certain exemptions.

A FOIA request can be made for any agency record that is not publicly available. Before making your FOIA request, please make sure the information you seek is not already public and accessible on our website.

NOAA Fisheries FOIA Documents

• Electronic Reading Room: Frequently requested FOIA documents


• Guide for NOAA FOIA Requestors: Information about the FOIA statute and how to submit a FOIA request

Other Resources

• U.S. Deptarment of Justice - Guide to FOIA (external link)

Ellen Sebastian
(907) 586-7152
Email: Ellen.Sebastian@noaa.gov

Susan Hall
(907) 586-7267
Email: Susan.Hall@noaa.gov