Timing of responses to requests.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

(a) (b) (i) Track one covers those requests that seek and receive expedited processing pursuant to subsection (a)(6)(E) of the FOIA and in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section; (ii) Track two covers simple requests; (iii) Track three covers complex requests. (2) Whether a request is simple or complex is based on the amount of work or time needed to process the request. OMB considers various factors, (c) (d) (e) (i) The lack of expedited treatment could reasonably be expected to pose an imminent threat to the life or physical safety of an individual; (ii) There is an urgency to inform the public about an actual or alleged Federal Government activity; (iii) Failure to respond to the request expeditiously would result in the loss of due process rights in other proceedings; or (iv) There are possible questions, in a matter of widespread and exceptional public interest, about the government's integrity which effect public confidence. (2) A request for expedited processing may be made at the time of the initial request for records or at any later time. (3) A requester who seeks expedited processing must submit a statement, certified to be true and correct to the best of the requester's knowledge and belief, explaining in detail the basis for requesting expedited processing. OMB may waive this certification requirement at its discretion. (4) OMB will decide whether to grant expedited processing and will notify the requester within 10 days after the date of the request. If a

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 1303.40