Revision of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requirement and Applicability

OMB Circular A-110 has been revised to provide public access under some circumstances to research data through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The revised requirements apply to data that are: (1) first produced in a project that is supported in whole or in part with federal funds, and (2) cited publicly and officially by a federal agency in support of an action that has the force and effect of law - i.e., regulations or administrative orders. This requirement applies only to data first produced under new or competing renewal awards issued on or after April 17, 2000. It applies to data collected by institutions of higher education, hospitals, and non-profit institutions.

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Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-110 Revision of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requirement and Applicability OMB Circular A-110 Note: Subpart C, Section .36 (d) (1)	OMB Circular A-110 has been revised to provide public access under some circumstances to research data through FOIA Contains details of revision