(a) Each bureau must:

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(1) Determine which of its records must be made publicly available under the FOIA (for example, certain frequently requested records);

(2) Identify additional records of interest to the public that are appropriate for public disclosure; and

(3) Post those records in FOIA libraries.

(b) Because of these proactive disclosures, you are encouraged to review the Department’s FOIA libraries before filing a FOIA request. The material you seek may be immediately available electronically at no cost.