USGS FOIA Response on Defuse Project
The USGS responded to a FOIA request from Emily Kopp of U.S. Right to Know by releasing 1,412 pages of records in part. Portions of the records were withheld under FOIA Exemptions 3, 4, 5, and 6 due to containing confidential commercial information, personal privacy information, or information that could harm agency deliberations. The response explains the reasoning for applying each exemption and provides details on the number of pages redacted under each exemption. Kopp is informed of her right to appeal the partial denial within 90 days.
USGS FOIA Response on Defuse Project