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FEDERAL · 43 CFR

Part 2 — Freedom of Information Act; Records and Testimony

117 sections · Title 43: Public Lands: Interior

§ 2.1What should you know up front?
§ 2.2What kinds of records are not covered by the regulations in subparts A through I of this part?
§ 2.3Where should you send a FOIA request?
§ 2.4Does where you send your request affect its processing?
§ 2.5How should you describe the records you seek?
§ 2.6How will fee information affect the processing of your request?
§ 2.7What information should you include about your fee category?
§ 2.8Can you ask for records to be disclosed in a particular form or format?
§ 2.9What if your request seeks records about another person?
§ 2.10May you ask for the processing of your request to be expedited?
§ 2.11What contact information should your request include?
§ 2.12What should you know about how bureaus process requests?
§ 2.13How do consultations and referrals work?
§ 2.14In what order are responses usually made?
§ 2.15What is multitrack processing and how does it affect your request?
§ 2.16What is the basic time limit for responding to a request?
§ 2.17When does the basic time limit begin for misdirected FOIA requests?
§ 2.18When can the bureau suspend the basic time limit?
§ 2.19When may the bureau extend the basic time limit?
§ 2.20When will expedited processing be provided and how will it affect your request?
§ 2.21How will the bureau respond to requests?
§ 2.22How will the bureau grant requests?
§ 2.23When will the bureau deny a request or procedural benefits?
§ 2.24How will the bureau deny requests?
§ 2.25What if the requested records contain both exempt and nonexempt material?
§ 2.26May submitters of possibly confidential information designate information as confidential when making Departmental submissions?
§ 2.27When will the bureau notify a submitter of a request for their possibly confidential information?
§ 2.28What information will the bureau include when it notifies a submitter of a request for their possibly confidential information?
§ 2.29When will the bureau not notify a submitter of a request for their possibly confidential information?
§ 2.30How and when may a submitter object to the disclosure of confidential information?
§ 2.31What must a submitter include in a detailed Exemption 4 objection statement?
§ 2.32How will the bureau consider the submitter's objections?
§ 2.33What if the bureau determines it will disclose information over the submitter's objections?
§ 2.34Will a submitter be notified of a FOIA lawsuit?
§ 2.35Will you receive notification of activities involving the submitter?
§ 2.36Can a bureau release information protected by Exemption 4?
§ 2.37What general principles govern fees?
§ 2.38What are the requester fee categories?
§ 2.39How does your requester category affect the fees you are charged?
§ 2.40How will fee amounts be determined?
§ 2.41What search fees will you have to pay?
§ 2.42What duplication fees will you have to pay?
§ 2.43What review fees will you have to pay?
§ 2.44What fees for other services will you have to pay?
§ 2.45When will the bureau waive fees?
§ 2.46When may you ask the bureau for a fee waiver?
§ 2.47How will the bureau notify you if it denies your fee waiver request?
§ 2.48How will the bureau evaluate your fee waiver request?
§ 2.49When will you be notified of anticipated fees?
§ 2.50When will the bureau require advance payment?
§ 2.51What if the bureau needs clarification about fee issues?
§ 2.52How will you be billed?
§ 2.53How will the bureau collect fees owed?
§ 2.54When will the bureau combine or aggregate requests?
§ 2.55What if other statutes require the bureau to charge fees?
§ 2.56May the bureau waive or reduce your fees at its discretion?
§ 2.57When may you file an appeal?
§ 2.58How long do you have to file an appeal?
§ 2.59How do you file an appeal?
§ 2.60Who makes decisions on appeals?
§ 2.61How are decisions on appeals issued?
§ 2.62When can you expect a decision on your appeal?
§ 2.63Can you receive expedited processing of appeals?
§ 2.64Must you submit an appeal before seeking judicial review?
§ 2.65Where are records made available?
§ 2.66What are FOIA Requester Centers and the FOIA Public Liaison?
§ 2.67When will the Department make records available without a FOIA request?
§ 2.68How will FOIA materials be preserved?
§ 2.69How will a bureau handle a request for federally-funded research data?
§ 2.70What definitions apply to subparts A through I of this part?
§ 2.200Declassification of classified documents.
§ 2.220Purpose and scope.
§ 2.221Definitions.
§ 2.222Records subject to Privacy Act.
§ 2.223Standards for maintenance of records subject to the Act.
§ 2.224§ 2.224 [Reserved]
§ 2.225Federal Register notices describing systems of records.
§ 2.226Assuring integrity of records.
§ 2.227Conduct of employees.
§ 2.228Government contracts.
§ 2.229-2.230§§ 2.229-2.230 [Reserved]
§ 2.231Disclosure of records.
§ 2.232Accounting for disclosures.
§ 2.233-2.234§§ 2.233-2.234 [Reserved]
§ 2.235Request for notification of existence of records: Submission.
§ 2.236Requests for notification of existence of records: Action on.
§ 2.237Requests for access to records.
§ 2.238Requests for access to records: Submission.
§ 2.239Requests for access to records: Initial decision.
§ 2.240Requests for notification of existence of records and for access to records: Appeals.
§ 2.241Requests for access to records: Special situations.
§ 2.242-2.244§§ 2.242-2.244 [Reserved]
§ 2.245Amendment of records.
§ 2.246Petitions for amendment: Submission and form.
§ 2.247Petitions for amendment: Processing and initial decision.
§ 2.248Petitions for amendments: Time limits for processing.
§ 2.249Petitions for amendment: Appeals.
§ 2.250Petitions for amendment: Action on appeals.
§ 2.251§ 2.251 [Reserved]
§ 2.252Statements of disagreement.
§ 2.253§ 2.253 [Reserved]
§ 2.254Exemptions.
§ 2.280What does this subpart cover?
§ 2.281What is the Department's policy on granting requests for employee testimony or Department records?
§ 2.282How can I obtain employee testimony or Department records?
§ 2.283If I serve a subpoena <em>duces tecum,</em> must I also submit a <em>Touhy</em> request?
§ 2.284What information must I put in my <em>Touhy</em> Request?
§ 2.285How much will I be charged?
§ 2.286Can I get an authenticated copy of a Department record?
§ 2.287How will the Department process my <em>Touhy</em> Request?
§ 2.288What criteria will the Department consider in responding to my <em>Touhy</em> Request?
§ 2.289What must I, as an employee, do upon receiving a request?
§ 2.290Must I get approval before testifying as an expert witness on a subject outside the scope of my official duties?
§ 2.300What is the purpose of this subpart?
§ 2.301What does this subpart cover?
§ 2.302What terms are used in this subpart?
§ 2.303What are DOI's requirements for protecting SSNs in document sent by mail?