Online submission of Freedom of Information Act requests:

The U.S. Agency for International Development is pleased to accept electronic Freedom of Information Act request through our Public Access Link (PAL).  To submit a FOIA request, you must select, complete and submit the registration form on the left of the screen.  FOIA request submitted by e-mail, fax and mail are still accepted. 

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OMB Control Number: 0412-0589

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OMB NO. 0412-0589

EXPIRES: 04-30-2021

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