Freedom of Information Act Awareness Week

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTWashington, D.C.  20240http://www.blm.govJanuary 14, 2013In Reply Refer To:1278 (560) P       EMS TRANSMISSION 01\15\2013Information Bulletin No. 2013- 028      To:                   All WO and Field Officials                       From:              Assistant Director, Information Resources ManagementSubject:           Freedom of Information Act Awareness WeekThe 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-560Information Resources ManagementAttachment1- List of BLM State and Center FOIA Specialists (1 p)