I think the issue here is whether the source you requesting the information from fits the traditional definition of "agency". 445 U.S 169 does not squarely deal with this issue. I was reading a decision last week that I think might help (administrative or lower court). As soon as I find it, I will let you know.
Wilson Addo
-----Original Message-----
From: Bikel, Judi [mailto:jbikel@AKINGUMP.COM]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 6:37 PM
To: 'law-lib@ucdavis.edu'
Subject: FIOA Requests for Academic Research?
Has anyone out there ever heard of someone using a FIOA request to obtain raw research data from a public university professor? The data was financed through a department of the school (which is at least partially funded by the federal government) and not through a federal grant.
I have researched the issue extensively and although many interesting angles came up, I couldn't answer the question definitively. I have looked at 445 U.S. 169/P.L. 105-277/OMB Circular A-110/ 1999 FR 5684 .
Judi
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