706.21—What types of OPIC records are publicly available, and how do I obtain access to or copies of these records?
(a) Electronic access.
(1)
Many OPIC records are readily available to the public by electronic access, including OPIC's Annual Report, OPIC's Program Handbook, OPIC press releases, and application forms for OPIC assistance. Persons seeking information are encouraged to visit OPIC's Internet site at: www.opic.gov.
(2)
Records relating to OPIC's FOIA program, including records required by the FOIA to be made available electronically, records which have been the subject of frequent FOIA requests, and OPIC's annual FOIA Report are available in OPIC's Electronic Reading Room. OPIC's Electronic Reading Room may be accessed through the “FOIA” link on OPIC's Internet site at: www.opic.gov. The Electronic Reading Room also contains an index of records available electronically. Generally, only records created after November 1, 1996 are available electronically.
(b) Offline access.
Publicly-available OPIC materials are readily available on OPIC's Internet site at www.opic.gov. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may obtain many of the same materials by contacting one or more of the sources listed below.
(1) General information.
General information (e.g., OPIC's Annual Report, OPIC's Program Handbook, and application forms for OPIC assistance) are available from OPIC's Information Officer. To obtain access to or copies of these records, call (202) 336-8400 and ask to be connected with the Information Officer, or write to the Information Officer. You may also obtain general information by calling the OPIC InfoLine at (202) 336-8799 and you may obtain documents by facsimile by calling the OPIC FactsLine at (202) 336-8700.
(2) Claims information.
OPIC's Department of Legal Affairs maintains public information files relating to the determination of claims filed under OPIC's political risk insurance contracts and a list of all claims resolved by cash settlements or guaranties. To obtain access to or copies of these records, call (202) 336-8400 and ask to be connected with the Claims Assistant in Legal Affairs or write to the Claims Assistant, Department of Legal Affairs.
(3) Materials concerning OPIC's Board of Directors.
The Corporate Secretary maintains public information files containing the minutes of the public portions of Board of Directors meetings, as well as publicly-releasable Board resolutions. To obtain access to or copies of these records, call (202) 336-8400 and ask to be connected with the Corporate Secretary or write to the Corporate Secretary.
(4) Press releases.
OPIC's Press Office maintains copies of OPIC's press releases. To obtain access to or copies of these records, call (202) 336-8400 and ask to be connected with the Press Office or write to the Press Office.
(5) Reading room material.
Pursuant to the FOIA, OPIC maintains certain records for public inspection and photocopying, including records that have been the subject of frequent FOIA requests. To obtain access to or copies of these records, call (202) 336-8400 and ask to be connected with the FOIA Office or write to the FOIA Office. OPIC maintains an index of FOIA reading room records, which is updated regularly.