Freedom of Information Act

{
  "id": "MLC-T-NUC-000189",
  "term": "Freedom of Information Act",
  "field": "Nuclear energy and radiation",
  "definition": "A Federal law that requires Federal agencies to provide, upon written request, access to records or information. Some material is exempt from FOIA, and FOIA does not apply to records that are maintained by State and local governments, or Federal contractors, grantees or private organizations or businesses. For detail, see Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Requests.",
  "abbreviation": "FOIA",
  "references": [
    "NRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/nuclear/freedom-of-information-act/"
}