Freedom of Information Act Awareness Week
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Washington, D.C. 20240
http://www.blm.gov
January 14, 2013
In Reply Refer To:
1278 (560) P
EMS TRANSMISSION 01\15\2013
Information Bulletin No. 2013- 028
To: All WO and Field Officials
From: Assistant Director, Information Resources Management
Subject: Freedom of Information Act Awareness Week
The 2013 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Awareness Week is scheduled for the week of March 18-22, 2013. This bureau-wide event is open to everyone.
The purpose of FOIA Awareness week is to increase awareness of FOIA law, educate employees on the requirements of FOIA requests, and to communicate the importance of responding quickly to search inquiries. All employees are encouraged to take part in these activities. You may contact your local Center or State FOIA Specialist for more details regarding your office’s events by referring to the attached contact information list.
If you have any additional questions, contact Laura F. Bell, BLM FOIA Program Analyst at (202) 912-7562 or Lfbell@blm.gov. Please come out and join us as we celebrate FOIA Awareness Week.
Signed by: Authenticated by:
Lisa L. Jollay Ambyr Fowler
Acting, Assistant Direction Division of IRM Governance, WO-560
Information Resources Management
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