The FOIA, 5 U.S.C. 552, provides the public with a right of access to records (hard copy and electronic), that are maintained by federal agencies, including the Postal Service. The FOIA contains exemptions that authorize the withholding of certain information. Postal Service regulations implementing the FOIA are located in 39 CFR 265. Postal Service procedures governing the disclosure of information under FOIA are described in chapter 4.
