[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 45, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 45CFR5.2]



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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE

 

                    SUBTITLE A--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

                           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.