The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA, 5 U.S.C. 552) provides individuals with a right to access to records in the possession of the federal government. The government may withhold information pursuant to the nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the Act.
If you have questions regarding FOIA requests pending with NIDCD or questions specific to NIDCD records, please contact Amy Yang, NIDCD FOIA coordinator, by phone (301-347-8566) or email. To read about the types of information you can request through FOIA or submit a FOIA request with NIH, visit the National Institutes of Health FOIA page.