Freedom of Information Act

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011682",
  "term": "Freedom of Information Act",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. To amend section 3 of the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 324, of the Act of June 11, 1946 (60 Stat. 238), to clarify and protect the right of the public to information, and for other purposes.\n\n2. The Act that grants private parties the right to obtain information in the government's possession. FOIA requires each federal agency to establish procedures for handling requests regarding government statutes, regulations, standards, permit conditions, requirements, orders, and policies.",
  "abbreviation": "FOIA",
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "P.L. 89-487",
    "RCRA Orientation Manual 2008 Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/freedom-of-information-act/"
}