Contact Information
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Telephone number:
(910) 451-0600
Fax:
(910) 451-1265
E-mail address:
FOIA.MCIEAST@USMC.MIL
HOW TO FILE A FOIA REQUEST
Ensure that somewhere on your request it states that it is a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Ensure that the request is signed by the person the request is concerning. In some cases the requestor may be 3rd party, ie: insurance agency, ensure that the person in whom the request is regarding signs the request.
Describe the specific records you are requesting in enough detail so that they can be located with a reasonable amount of effort. Generally, a record is reasonably described when the description contains sufficient file-related information (type of document, title, subject area, date of creating, originator, etc.); or the request contains enough event-related information (date of circumstances surrounding the event the record covers) to permit the conduct of an organized, non-random search.
Because most Marine Corps records are not retained permanently, the more information provided, the better opportunity there is to determine if the records would still exist and where. The FOIA clearly states that records must exist at the time the request is submitted to be considered.
Ensure you state your willingness to pay all fees or those up to a specified amount or provide a justification to support a fee waiver. Agreements to pay fees are considered to be up to $250.00, unless another amount is specified. Currently we charge search, review (for commercial requestors only), and duplicated costs. (The fee schedule is provided at enclosure (3) of Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5720.42F.) If you seek a fee waiver, provide a justification for such a waiver.
Ensure a complete postal service mailing address and an email address is provided on the request in which a response to a FOIA request can be received at.
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FOIA and Privacy Act Request
If you are requesting PMO reports for command use such as discipline or missing/stolen gear statements, please contact PMO admin at 450-9406
FOIA and Privacy Act Request for PMO reports and other records for personal use such as accidents or other incidents, FAP and Counseling Records.
Requests for Verification of Housing Related to Camp Lejeune Drinking Water
Make sure to submit relationship supporting documentation
To Submit a Request on FOIA Online please use the link below
FOIA online Website
1. Create an account.
2. Create a new request
3. Agency: Department of the Navy – including Marine Corps
4. Sub Agency: United States Marine Corps
5. Sub Agency: Marine Corps Installations Command
6. Sub Agency: Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
7. Sub Agency: Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (General)
8. Date Submitted
9. Complete all contact information
10. Describe the documents you are requesting. Please be as specific as possible
11. Preview/submit
Please email your questions to: foia.mcieast@usmc.mil.
Note: This agency has no affiliation with the Department of Veterans Administration who processes the claims for eligibility and health benefits in connection with " Camp Lejeune: Past Water Contamination". Further information regarding this process may be obtained at http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/camp-lejeune/
When requesting records related to the Camp Lejeune Historic Drinking Water, please note that due to Department of the Navy Records Retention Standards, MCIEAST - Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune does not have access to or possession of Military assignment records (Orders) or Civilian employment records during the time period of 1953 to 1987.
REQUEST FOR MILITARY RECORDS FOR ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL STATIONED AT CAMP LEJEUNE
You will need to submit a request for the Service Members Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF) to: National Personnel Records Center, 1 Archives Drive, St. Louis, MO 63138. Information is also available at http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/about-ompfs.html
REQUEST FOR CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT RECORDS
Request for Verification of employment related to Camp Lejeune Drinking Water for both General Service (GS) and Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF, MCCS, Exchange) personnel can be made at http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/civilian-personnel/index.html. You may call 314-801-0850 for information. You may also contact them by e-mail at stlarr.archives@nara.gov
FOIA Q&A
1- How long will my request take to be processed? All request will be processed in the order they are received. Processing of FOIA requests should be completed within 20 working days. Should a request require longer processing time, you will be notified.
2- Can my request be expedited? Requests to expedite processing must show either imminent threat to life or physical safety or an individual or urgency to inform the public concerning actual/alleged Federal Government activity.
USMC FOIA Handbook
WHAT IS FOIA?
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a Federal law that establishes the public’s right to request existing records from Federal government agencies.
WHO CAN FILE A FOIA REQUEST?
Any “person” can file a FOIA request, including U.S. citizens, foreign nationals, organizations, universities, businesses, and state and local governments.
ARE QUESTIONS ANSWERED UNDER THE FOIA?
The FOIA does not require Federal Agencies to answer questions, render opinions, or provide subjective evaluations. Requesters must ask for existing records.
Filing an Official Complaint
FOIA requesters who have questions concerning the processing of their requests by any USMC component within our listed Area of Responsibility should contact this Center at (910) 451-0600. If you are not satisfied with the response received from this Center, you may contact the U.S. Marine Corps FOIA Public Liaison by telephone at (703) 614-4008 or by e-mail at smbusmcpublicliaison@usmc.mil.