Freedom of Information Act Frequently Asked Questions

Notice: As a result of increases in the Health Protection Condition (HPCON) level, our offices are limited to mission-essential personnel only and maximizing the use of telework for other personnel. This means that we are unable to handle requests sent via mail or fax and can only respond to electronic inquiries received via email at onrfoia@navy.mil or submitted to FOIAonline.gov while under elevated HPCON levels.

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