The DOE’s mission is to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex.

The records maintained by the DOE often involve:

  • proprietary matters,
  • classified matters,
  • innovation matters, and
  • environmental matters

These types of information may not be granted under the FOIA to protect national security, proprietary interests of submitters; personal privacy of individuals, and open and frank discussion.

A paper copy of the report can be obtained at the Headquarters FOIA from:

FOIA Requester Service Center
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585

Phone: 202-586-5955
Fax: 202-586-0575