[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 45, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 45CFR5.2]

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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE
 
                           AND HUMAN SERVICES
 
PART 5--FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REGULATIONS--Table of Contents
 
                         Subpart A--Basic Policy
 
Sec. 5.2  Policy.

    As a general policy, HHS follows a balanced approach in 
administering FOIA. We not only recognize the right of public access to 
information in the possession of the Department, but also protect the 
integrity of internal processes. In addition, we recognize the 
legitimate interests of organizations or persons who have submitted 
records to the Department or who would otherwise be affected by release 
of records. For example, we have no discretion to release certain 
records, such as trade secrets and confidential commercial information, 
prohibited from release by law. This policy calls for the fullest 
responsible disclosure consistent with those requirements of 
administrative necessity and confidentiality which are recognized in the 
Freedom of Information Act.