Dept. of Transportation FOIA Exemptions
|
5.7 Use Rate |
299.0 Total claims |
5,250 Denials |
Dept. of Transportation Annual Reports: '08 |
The Dept. of Transportation used b(3) exemptions to withhold information from FOIA requesters 5,250 times in 2008-2009.
Category
| Statute | Description | Claims |
|---|---|---|
| 49 USC 31143(b) | IDs of motor carrier safety complainants | 207.0 |
| 41 USC 253b(m) | Proposals submitted by unsuccessful contract bidders | 35.0 |
| 49 USC 40119(b) | Information the release of which would be an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, would reveal a trade secret or privileged or confidential information, or would be detrimental to the safety of passengers in transportation. | 20.0 |
| 49 USC 40123(a) | Aviation Safety Action Program voluntarily submitted information. | 19.0 |
| 49 USC 40110 | Contract proposals, source selection documents | 7.0 |
| 49 USC 40115 | Information harmful to U.S. International aviation negotiation or to any U.S. International air carrier. | 4.0 |
| 5 USC App 107(a)(2) | Financial disclosure information pertaining to certain government employees | 2.0 |
| 5 USC 574(j) | Dispute Resolution Communication | 1.0 |
| 49 USC 46102(c) | Aviation safety, when requested for national defense | 1.0 |
| 23 USC 403 Note | The identity of individuals in highway traffic accident or research reports | 1.0 |
| 49 USC 30305(c)(1) | Certain information received pursuant to the National Driver Register Act of 1982 | 1.0 |
| 49 USC 70114 | Restricted commercial space launch activities information | 1.0 |