600.425—Release of statistics.
(a)
The Assistant Administrator will not release to the public any statistics required to be submitted under an FMP in a form that would identify the submitter, except as required by law.
(b)
All requests from the public for statistics submitted in response to a requirement of an FMP will be processed consistent with the NOAA FOIA regulations ( 15 CFR part 903 ), NAO 205-14, Department of Commerce Administrative Orders 205-12 and 205-14 and 15 CFR part 4.
(c)
NOAA does not release or allow access to confidential information in its possession to members of Council advisory groups, except as provided by law.