# 22 CFR § 212.2: Policy

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-212.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 CFR § 212.2
- **Heading:** Policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—Foreign Relations > CHAPTER II—AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT > PART 212—PUBLIC INFORMATION > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) As a general policy, USAID follows a balanced approach in administering the FOIA. USAID recognizes the right of the public to access information in the possession of the Agency. USAID also recognizes the legitimate interests of organizations or persons who have submitted records to the Agency or who would otherwise be affected by release of records. USAID has no discretion to release certain records, such as trade secrets and confidential commercial information, prohibited from release by law. USAID's policy calls for the fullest responsible disclosure consistent with those requirements of administrative necessity and confidentiality which are recognized under the FOIA.
(b) For purposes of subparts A through K, M, and O of this part, record means information regardless of its physical form or characteristics including information created, stored, and retrievable by electronic means that is created or obtained by the Agency and under the control of the Agency at the time of the request, including information maintained for the Agency by an entity under Government contract for records management purposes. It does not include records that are not already in existence and that would have to be created specifically to respond to a request. Information available in electronic form shall be searched and compiled in response to a request unless such search and compilation would significantly interfere with the operation of the Agency's automated information systems.

## Nearby sections

- [22 CFR § 212.1 § 212.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-212.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 212.2 § 212.2 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-212.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 212.3 § 212.3 Records available on the Agency's website.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-212.3.md)
- [22 CFR § 212.4 § 212.4 Materials available for public inspection and in electronic format.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-212.4.md)
- [22 CFR § 212.5 § 212.5 How to make a request for records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-212.5.md)
- [22 CFR § 212.6 § 212.6 Designation of authorized officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-212.6.md)
- [22 CFR § 212.7 § 212.7 Processing of request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-212.7.md)
- [22 CFR § 212.8 212.8 Time limits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-212.8.md)
- [22 CFR § 212.9 § 212.9 Responsibility for responding to requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-212.9.md)
- [22 CFR § 212.10 § 212.10 Policy and procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-212.10.md)
- [22 CFR § 212.11 § 212.11 Appeal procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-212.11.md)
- [22 CFR § 212.12 § 212.12 Mediation and dispute services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-212.12.md)
- [22 CFR § 212.13 § 212.13 Policy and procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-212.13.md)
- [22 CFR § 212.14 § 212.14 Fees to be charged—general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-212.14.md)

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