Procedures for processing queues and expedited processing.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) The FOIA office will normally process requests in the order in which they are received in each of the processing tracks. (b) FOIA offices use three queues for multi-track processing depending on the complexity of the request. Once it has been determined the request meets the criteria in accordance with subpart C of this part, the FOIA office will place the request in one of the following tracks: (1) Simple—A request that can be processed within 20 working days. (2) Complex—A request that will take over 20 working days to process. (A complex request will generally require coordination with more than one office and a legal 10 working day extension for unusual circumstances (see § 1206.403) may be taken either up front or during the first 20 days of processing the request.) (3) Expedited processing—A request for expedited processing will be processed in this track if the requester can show exceptional need or urgency that their request should be processed out of turn in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section. (c) Requests and appeals will be processed on an expedited basis whenever it is determined that they involve one or more of the following: (1) Circumstances in which the lack of expedited treatment could reasonably be expected to pose an imminent threat to the life or physical safety of an individual; (2) Circumstances in which there is an urgency to inform the public about an actual or alleged Federal Government activity if the FOIA request is made by a person p

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 1206.400