The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives the public the right to request federal agency records and requires federal agencies to proactively make certain records available. This website is the portal to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) FOIA program. The FOIA, 5 U.S.C. 552, as amended, is based on the principle of openness in government and generally provides that any person has a right, enforceable in court, of access to federal agency records, except to the extent that such records (or portions thereof) are protected from disclosure by one of nine exemptions or by one of three special law enforcement record exclusions.
Directory of Key BSEE Officials
Make Electronic Payments
If you have received a FOIA Bill for Collection, you may use the information provided in it to make an electronic pay at the link below.
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BSEE Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) office provides these additional resources to help requesters better understand FOIA.
Office of Government Information Service (OGIS)
The Freedom of Information Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552)
Electronic Library of Interior Policies (ELIPS)
DOI FOIA WebsiteDOI FOIA Handbook, 383 DM 15
DOI FOIA Annual ReportDOI-OIP Summary of the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016
FOIA Policy and Guidance
DOJ FOIA Website
Open Government Act of 2007
FOIA Executive Order (E.O. 13392) – Improving Agency Disclosure of InformationThe Reorganization of the Former MMS (October 1, 2011)
DOI Search and Review FeesNew DOI FOIA Regulations Became Effective August 24, 2016
Attorney General's Memorandum for Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies Concerning the Freedom of Information Act (March 19, 2009)President Obama's Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies Concerning the Freedom of Information Act (January 21, 2009)
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Important Notice
The U.S. Department of the Interior is in the process of moving to a new FOIA case management system, FOIAXpress. For the most current information on how to submit a FOIA request during this transition, please go to the Make a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request | U.S. Department of the Interior (doi.gov).
Make Electronic Payment: If you have received a FOIA bill for collection, you may use the information provided in it to make an electronic payment here.
BSEE FOIA Officer
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Mail Stop: VAE-BSEE FOIA
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, VA 20166
Telephone: 715-791-4737
Fax: 703-787-1207
Email: BSEEFOIA@bsee.govBSEE Gulf of Mexico Region
Regional FOIA Coordinator
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Mail Stop: GE 555A
1201 Elmwood Park Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70123-2394
Telephone: 504-736-2964
Fax: 504-736-2977
Email:BSEEFOIAOfficeGulfofMexicoOCSRegion@bsee.govBSEE Pacific Region
Regional FOIA Coordinator
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
760 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 102
Camarillo, CA 93010
Telephone: 805-384-6344
Fax: 805-389-7689
Email: BSEEFOIAPacificRegion@bsee.govBSEE Alaska Region
Regional FOIA Coordinator
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Mail Stop: AM 500 3801 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 500
Anchorage, AK 99503-5820
Telephone: 907-334-5315
Fax: 907-334-5202
Email: BSEEFOIAAlaskaRegion@bsee.govOther FOIA Contacts of the Former MMS
BOEM FOIA Officer
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Mail Stop: VAM-BOEM DIR 45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, VA 20166
Telephone: 703-787-1818
Fax: 703-787-1209
Email: BOEMFOIA@boem.govONRR
FOIA Officer
MS-7328, MIB1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240
Telephone: 202-513-0765
Fax: 202-219-2374
Website: https://www.doi.gov/foia/osIf you have any questions on the BSEE FOIA process, please email, bseefoia@bsee.gov or call (703) 787-1689.
BSEE FOIA Officer
Mail Stop VAE-BSEE FOIA
45600 Woodland Road Sterling, VA 20166
Fax (703) 787-1207
Email: bseefoia@bsee.gov