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What should I do if I receive a mailed or faxed FOIA request?

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If you receive a FOIA request by mail or fax, you should give it to the designated FOIA Coordinator for your program area. That person will log it in and assign it to the appropriate person for response. You should contact the National FOIA Office at (202) 693-9466 to identify the appropriate FOIA Coordinator or visit https://arlweb.msha.gov/readroom/FOIADisclosureOfficers.pdf for assistance