§ 4415. — Freedom of information.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 22USC4415]
TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 54--PRIVATE ORGANIZATION ASSISTANCE
SUBCHAPTER II--NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY
Sec. 4415. Freedom of information
(a) Compliance with Freedom of Information Act
Notwithstanding the fact that the Endowment is not an agency or
establishment of the United States Government, the Endowment shall fully
comply with all of the provisions of section 552 of title 5.
(b) Publication in Federal Register
For purposes of complying pursuant to subsection (a) of this section
with section 552(a)(1) of such title, the Endowment shall make available
to the Director of the United States Information Agency such records and
other information as the Director determines may be necessary for such
purposes. The Director shall cause such records and other information to
be published in the Federal Register.
(c) Review by United States Information Agency
(1) In the event that the Endowment determines not to comply with a
request for records under section 552, the Endowment shall submit a
report to the Director of the United States Information Agency
explaining the reasons for not complying with such request.
(2) If the Director approves the determination not to comply with
such request, the United States Information Agency shall assume full
responsibility, including financial responsibility, for defending the
Endowment in any litigation relating to such request.
(3) If the Director disapproves the determination not to comply with
such request, the Endowment shall comply with such request.
(Pub. L. 98-164, title V, Sec. 506, as added Pub. L. 99-93, title II,
Sec. 210(a), Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 432.)
Transfer of Functions
United States Information Agency (other than Broadcasting Board of
Governors and International Broadcasting Bureau) abolished and functions
transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6531 and 6532 of this
title.
