- Is the Lab subject to the California Public Records Act (CPRA)?
- Is the Lab subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?
- What do I do if I receive a request for records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or the California Public Records Act (CPRA)?
- If I receive a non-routine request for information from a federal or state agency, what should I do?
- How can I tell whether records fall under CPRA or FOIA?
Is the Lab subject to the California Public Records Act (CPRA)?
Yes. Laboratory records belonging to The Regents of the University of California as the manager and operator of the Lab are “public records” under the CPRA (CA Gov. Code Sec. 6250).
Is the Lab subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?
Laboratory records not belonging to The Regents belong to the Department of Energy and are subject to the federal Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. Section 552). OLC, in consultation with the Department of Energy, determines ownership of records for purposes of this statute.
What do I do if I receive a request for records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or the California Public Records Act (CPRA)?
Any request for records you receive should be directed immediately to Alleen Zulkowski in the OLC (azulkowski@lbl.gov; 510-701-9297), who will assist in preparing the Lab’s response. Any requests should be forwarded as soon as they are received as the Lab is legally required to respond to all records requests under very short timelines.
If I receive a non-routine request for information from a federal or state agency, what should I do?
Any substantive request for non-routine information from a federal or state agency or a member of the public should also be referred to the Office of Laboratory Counsel as soon as it is received.
How can I tell whether records fall under CPRA or FOIA?
Please see this guide.