Limitations on charging fees.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

(a) (b) (c) (1) In determining whether disclosure is in the public interest because it is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the Government, OGE will consider the following factors: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (2) In determining whether disclosure of the requested information is not primarily in the commercial interest of the requester, OGE will consider the following factors: (i) (ii) (3) Where only a portion of the requested record satisfies the requirements for a waiver or reduction of fees under this paragraph (c), a waiver or reduction will be granted only as to that portion. (4) A request for a waiver or reduction of fees must accompany the request for disclosure of records, and should include: (i) A clear statement of the requester's interest in the documents; (ii) The proposed use of the documents and whether the requester will derive income or other benefit from such use; (iii) A statement of how the public will benefit from release of the requested documents; and (iv) If specialized use of the documents is contemplated, a statement of the requester's qualifications that are relevant to the specialized use. (5) A requester may appeal the denial of a request for a waiver or reduction of fees in accordance with the provisions of § 2604.304. (d) If OGE does not comply with one of the time limits under § 2604.305, it will not assess search fees (or in the case of a requester described under § 2604.502(c), duplication fee

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 2604.503