[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Agency Name] [Address] [City, State, Zip] Subject: Request for Information [or FOIA Request] — [Specific Information Being Requested] Dear [Agency Name], I hope this letter finds you well. My name is [Your Name], and I am a resident of the District of Columbia. I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) from your esteemed agency pertaining to [specific information]. As a concerned citizen, I believe it is crucial to have access to accurate and transparent information about District of Columbia [specific topic or issue, such as public safety, infrastructure development, or education]. To assist you in processing my request efficiently, I have outlined the details below: 1. Description of Information Requested: [Provide a clear and specific description of the information you are seeking, including any relevant dates, locations, individuals, or documents involved.] 2. Purpose of Request: [Explain why you are requesting this information and how it will contribute to your understanding or research on the specific topic.] 3. Preferred Format: [Specify the format in which you would like the information to be provided, such as physical copies, email attachments, or access to an online portal.] 4. Fee Waiver Request: [If applicable, you may request a fee waiver if you believe that disclosing the information is in the public interest, as outlined in the FOIA guidelines. Justify why you believe a fee waiver should be granted.] 5. Timeframe: [Indicate your desired timeframe for receiving the requested information, understanding that the agency has legal obligations to respond within a specific time limit.] Please note that if some requested information falls within any of the FOIA exemptions, I kindly request that you provide a justification for withholding such information. Additionally, if some of the records you possess are available to the public, please direct me to any available online resources or physical locations where I can access them. I understand that processing such requests takes time and resources. However, I firmly believe that access to this information is crucial for an informed public and fulfilling the principles of transparency and accountability. Therefore, I kindly ask for your prompt attention to this request. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone number] or via email at [email address]. I am available at your convenience to discuss this matter further. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.