Timing of responses to requests.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 10

(a) (b) (c) (d) (1) If the statutory time limits for processing a request cannot be met because of “usual circumstances” as defined in the FOIA, the Board shall promptly notify the requestor in writing, explaining the circumstances and giving the date by which the request can be completed or if the Board cannot complete the request. If the extension is for more than 10 working days, the Board shall provide the requestor with an opportunity either to: (i) Modify the request so that it can be processed within the time limits; or (ii) Arrange an alternative time period for processing the original request. (2) If the Board believes that multiple requests submitted by a requestor or by requestors acting in concert constitute a single request that would otherwise involve unusual circumstances, and if the requests involve clearly related matters, they may be aggregated. Multiple requests involving unrelated matters will not be aggregated. (e) (1) Requests and appeals shall be taken out of order and given expedited processing whenever it is determined that they involve: (i) Circumstances that could reasonably be expected to pose an imminent threat to the life or physical safety of an individual; or (ii) An urgency to inform the public about an actual or alleged activity if made by a person primarily engaged in disseminating information. (2) Requests for expedited processing may be made either at the time of the initial request or at a later time. (3) Requests for expedited processing

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 10:§ 1303.107