EPA FOIA's
A FOIA request with the EPA must be in writing and can be submitted by e-mail, fax, online, Webform or mail to EPA’s Headquarters Office or to one of EPA's 10 Regional offices.
In making your request, describe the records you are seeking as accurately as possible. If there are specific documents you believe are responsive to your request, please provide as much information as possible to facilitate the Agency's identification and location of them such as the date, office in which the records may be located, author, persons involved (if appropriate) and any other information that you believe would help locate the records. Include your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address so you may be contacted if additional information is needed.
When you submit a FOIA request under EPA's FOIA regulations, you are agreeing to pay up to $25.00 in fees if there are billable charges. Click here to read more from the EPA.
Michigan Residents:
How do I submit a FOIA request?
You have several ways to submit your FOIA request for records in the possession of EPA's Region 5 office (for the states of IL, IN, MN, WI, MI, and OH):
Option 1: Online Form:
Option 2: E-Mail: r5foia@epa.gov
Option 3: Fax: (312) 886-1515
Option 4: Mail via Postal Service to:
Freedom of Information Officer
U.S. EPA Region 5 (MI-9J)
77 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604-3590
If you elect to use the online form, fax, or e-mail, please do not mail a follow-up letter. Please direct any questions to the Freedom of Information hotline at (312) 886-6686.
Please note: EPA Region 5's holdings contain only environment-related information regarding the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. If your request does not meet these criteria, but you do not know where to obtain the information you desire, please e-mail us at r5foia@epa.gov (option #2 above) and we will do our best to assist you.
Click here for a direct link to the EPA's page on FOIA's.
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