Time limits for processing requests.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

(a) The 20-day period (excepting Saturdays, Sundays, and federal public holidays), established in this section, shall commence on the date on which the request is first received by the Solicitor or the IG, but in any event not later than 10 days after the request is first received by the FLRA component responsible for receiving FOIA requests under part 2411. The 20-day period does not run when: (1) the Solicitor or the IG makes one request to the requester for information and is awaiting such information that it has reasonably requested from the requester; (2) it is necessary to clarify with the requester issues regarding fee assessment; or (3) the Solicitor's or the IG's s receipt of the requested information or clarification triggers the commencement of the 20-day period. (b) A request for records shall be logged by the Solicitor or the IG, as appropriate, pursuant to § 2411.6(c). All requesters must reasonably describe the records sought. An oral request for records shall not begin any time requirement. A written request for records sent to other than the appropriate officer will be forwarded to that officer by the receiving officer, but, in that event, the applicable time limit for response shall begin as set forth in paragraph (a) of this section. (c) Except as provided in § 2411.11, the Solicitor or the IG, as appropriate, shall, within 20 working days following receipt of the request, as provided by paragraph (a) of this section, respond in writing to the requester, de

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 2411.8