Classified national defense and foreign relations information.Internal agency rules and practices.Information that is prohibited from disclosure by another law.Trade secrets and other confidential business information.

What information can you get from a FOIA request?

• Classified national defense and foreign relations information.
• Internal agency rules and practices.
• Information that is prohibited from disclosure by another law.
• Trade secrets and other confidential business information.

Can FOIA requests be anonymous?

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests are not confidential. Once a FOIA request is received, it becomes a public record of the USGS. If the request contains personally identifying information or the request is deemed “sensitive,” we may redact information under FOIA Exemption 6 (personal privacy).