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CFR /  Title 43  /  Part 2: Freedom Of Information Act; Records And Testimony

Section No. Description
Section 2.1 What kinds of records are not covered by the regulations in subparts A through I of this part?
Section 2.2 Where should you send a FOIA request?
Section 2.3 Does where you send your request affect its processing?
Section 2.4 How should you describe the records you seek?
Section 2.5 How will fee information affect the processing of your request?
Section 2.6 What information should you include about your fee category?
Section 2.7 Can you ask for records to be disclosed in a particular form or format?
Section 2.8 What if your request seeks records about another person?
Section 2.9 May you ask for the processing of your request to be expedited?
Section 2.10 What contact information should your request include?
Section 2.11 What should you know about how bureaus process requests?
Section 2.12 How do consultations and referrals work?
Section 2.13 In what order are responses usually made?
Section 2.14 What is multitrack processing and how does it affect your request?
Section 2.15 What is the basic time limit for responding to a request?
Section 2.16 When does the basic time limit begin for misdirected FOIA requests?
Section 2.17 When can the bureau suspend the basic time limit?
Section 2.18 When may the bureau extend the basic time limit?
Section 2.19 When will expedited processing be provided and how will it affect your request?
Section 2.20 How will the bureau respond to requests?
Section 2.21 How will the bureau grant requests?
Section 2.22 When will the bureau deny a request or procedural benefits?
Section 2.23 How will the bureau deny requests?
Section 2.24 What if the requested records contain both exempt and nonexempt material?
Section 2.25 How will the bureau interact with the submitter of possibly confidential information?
Section 2.26 When will the bureau notify a submitter of a request for their possibly confidential information?
Section 2.27 What information will the bureau include when it notifies a submitter of a request for their possibly confidential information?
Section 2.28 When will the bureau not notify a submitter of a request for their possibly confidential information?
Section 2.29 How and when may a submitter object to the disclosure of confidential information?
Section 2.30 What must a submitter include in a detailed Exemption 4 objection statement?
Section 2.31 How will the bureau consider the submitter's objections?
Section 2.32 What if the bureau determines it will disclose information over the submitter's objections?
Section 2.33 Will a submitter be notified of a FOIA lawsuit?
Section 2.34 Will you receive notification of activities involving the submitter?
Section 2.35 Can a bureau release information protected by Exemption 4?
Section 2.36 What general principles govern fees?
Section 2.37 What are the requester fee categories?
Section 2.38 How does your requester category affect the fees you are charged?
Section 2.39 How will fee amounts be determined?
Section 2.40 What search fees will you have to pay?
Section 2.41 What duplication fees will you have to pay?
Section 2.42 What review fees will you have to pay?
Section 2.43 What fees for other services will you have to pay?
Section 2.44 When will the bureau waive fees?
Section 2.45 When may you ask the bureau for a fee waiver?
Section 2.46 How will the bureau notify you if it denies your fee waiver request?
Section 2.47 How will the bureau evaluate your fee waiver request?
Section 2.48 When will you be notified of anticipated fees?
Section 2.49 When will the bureau require advance payment?
Section 2.50 What if the bureau needs clarification about fee issues?
Section 2.51 How will you be billed?
Section 2.52 How will the bureau collect fees owed?
Section 2.53 When will the bureau combine or aggregate requests?
Section 2.54 What if other statutes require the bureau to charge fees?
Section 2.55 May the bureau waive or reduce your fees at its discretion?
Section 2.56 When may you file an appeal?
Section 2.57 How long do you have to file an appeal?
Section 2.58 How do you file an appeal?
Section 2.59 Who makes decisions on appeals?
Section 2.60 How are decisions on appeals issued?
Section 2.61 When can you expect a decision on your appeal?
Section 2.62 Can you receive expedited processing of appeals?
Section 2.63 Must you submit an appeal before seeking judicial review?
Section 2.64 Where are records made available?
Section 2.65 What are public liaisons?
Section 2.66 When will the Department make records available without a FOIA request?
Section 2.67 How will FOIA materials be preserved?
Section 2.68 How will a bureau handle a request for federally-funded research data?
Section 2.69 What definitions apply to subparts A through I of this part?
Section 2.70 Declassification of classified documents
Section 2.200 Purpose and scope
Section 2.220 Definitions
Section 2.221 Records subject to Privacy Act
Section 2.222 Standards for maintenance of records subject to the Act
Section 2.223 Federal Register notices describing systems of records
Section 2.225 Assuring integrity of records
Section 2.226 Conduct of employees
Section 2.227 Government contracts
Section 2.228 Disclosure of records
Section 2.231 Accounting for disclosures
Section 2.232 Request for notification of existence of records: Submission
Section 2.235 Requests for notification of existence of records: Action on
Section 2.236 Requests for access to records
Section 2.237 Requests for access to records: Submission
Section 2.238 Requests for access to records: Initial decision
Section 2.239 Requests for notification of existence of records and for access to records: Appeals
Section 2.240 Requests for access to records: Special situations
Section 2.241 Amendment of records
Section 2.245 Petitions for amendment: Submission and form
Section 2.246 Petitions for amendment: Processing and initial decision
Section 2.247 Petitions for amendments: Time limits for processing
Section 2.248 Petitions for amendment: Appeals
Section 2.249 Petitions for amendment: Action on appeals
Section 2.250 Statements of disagreement
Section 2.252 Exemptions
Section 2.254 What does this subpart cover?
Section 2.280 What is the Department's policy on granting requests for employee testimony or Department records?
Section 2.281 How can I obtain employee testimony or Department records?
Section 2.282 If I serve a subpoena duces tecum, must I also submit a Touhy request?
Section 2.283 What information must I put in my Touhy Request?
Section 2.284 How much will I be charged?
Section 2.285 Can I get an authenticated copy of a Department record?
Section 2.286 How will the Department process my Touhy Request?
Section 2.287 What criteria will the Department consider in responding to my Touhy Request?
Section 2.288 What must I, as an employee, do upon receiving a request?
Section 2.289 Must I get approval before testifying as an expert witness on a subject outside the scope of my official duties?
Section 2.290 Jurisdiction