Title 32
PART 197 APPENDIX A
Appendix A to Part 197 - Explanation of FOIA Exemptions and Classification Categories
32:2.1.1.1.7.2.1.1.4 : Appendix A
Appendix A to Part 197 - Explanation of FOIA Exemptions and Classification Categories(a) Explanation of FOIA Exemptions and Classification Categories - (1) Explanation of FOIA Exemptions. Exemptions and their explanations are provided in the Table to Appendix A. See chapter III of 32 CFR part 286 for further information.
Table to Appendix A - Explanation of FOIA Exemptions
Exemption | Explanation |
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(b)(1) | Applies to records and information currently and properly classified in the interest of national security. |
(b)(2) | Applies to records related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency. |
(b)(3) | Applies to records and information protected by another law that specifically exempts the information from public release. |
(b)(4) | Applies to records and information on trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a private source which would cause substantial competitive harm to the source if disclosed. |
(b)(5) | Applies to records and information of internal records that are deliberative in nature and are part of the decision making process that contain opinions and recommendations. |
(b)(6) | Applies to records or information the release of which could reasonably be expected to constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of the personal privacy of individuals. |
(b)(7) | Applies to records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes that could: (a) Reasonably be expected to interfere with law enforcement proceedings; (b) deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or impartial adjudication; (c) reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of the personal privacy of others; (d) disclose the identity of a confidential source; (e) disclose investigative techniques and procedures; or (f) reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual. |
(b)(8) | Applies to records and information for the use of any agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions. |
(b)(9) | Applies to records and information containing geological and geophysical information (including maps) concerning wells. |