Everything's Finally Clear: Agency Transparency Under FOIA | Page 2

INTRODUCTION

• Recent transparency developments :

‒ The Court reviewed the standard for demonstrating Freedom of Information Act (“ FOIA ”) Exemption 4 � Food Marketing Institute v . Argus Leader Media ‒ DOJ issued new FOIA guidance ‒ EPA and DOI finalized new FOIA regulations ‒ FOIA litigation ‒ President Trump signed two Executive Orders aimed at improving transparency of and access to guidance documents

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