The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), enacted in 1966, provides that any person has the right to request access to federal executive branch agency records. "Records" includes potentially all documents and electronic forms of information storage. Federal agencies are required to disclose records upon receiving a written request for them, except for those records protected from disclosure by the exemptions and exclusions of the FOIA.

To assist you with your request, we have provided information which details the procedures, rules and regulations pertinent to the Freedom of Information Act. Also provided are links to various sites, which you may find helpful in understanding and interpreting the Act.

FOIA requests applicable to the Memphis District should be made in writing and addressed to:

            US Army, Corp of Engineers, Memphis District
            ATTN: FOIA Officer
            167 N. Main, B202
            Memphis, TN 38103

FOIA requests shall contain as a minimum the following information:

1. Requestor name and business name (if applicable);
2. Address;
3. Telephone number;
4. Fax number (if applicable);
5. A reasonable description of the records requested, including date parameters (if applicable);
6. A willingness to pay statement for appropriate search, review, and duplication costs. A requester can set a dollar limit, for example, "not to exceed $50". The requester will not be charged a fee if the cost to process the request is minimal. If the estimate to process the request exceeds the "not to exceed amount", a FOIA service representative will contact the requestor to discuss available options.

Please direct inquiries regarding FOIA request status and processing to our Service Center Representative at:

FOIA-mvm@usace.army.mil

Phone: (901) 544-3608

To further assist, the following link to A Citizen's Guide to Request Army Records under the Freedom of Information Act, prepared by the Department of the Army, is also provided.

FOIA Statute

• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - linked to the full text of the Act at the Department of Justice

FOIA Fees

• Collection of fees and fee rates -  U.S. Army
• Collection of fees and fee rates for technical data - U.S. Army
• Collection of fees and fee rates - Department of Defense
• Collection of fees and fee rates for technical data - Department of Defense

FOIA Appeal

FOIA Regulations

• Department of Defense Freedom of Information Act Program - link directly to the Department of Defense's web site to view the complete FOIA Program information
• Department of the Army Freedom of Information Act Program including Fee Information - link directly to the Government Printing Office's web site to view the complete Army FOIA Program Information

Helpful FOIA Links

• Department of Justice/FOIA Web Site
• A Citizen's Guide to FOIA - A guide to both the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act prepared by the House Committee on Government Reform.

Privacy Act Information

• The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a, as amended - full text of Act provided at the Department of Justice web site.
• Overview of the Privacy Act of 1974 - this overview is provided by the Department of Justice and is a direct link to their site.

For General Information:
Office of Counsel
(901) 544-3608