Except as otherwise provided under this subpart, the Deputy Associate Administrator for Communications is responsible for the following:
(a) Delegating the authority for direct oversight of the Headquarters FOIA Office to the Principal Agency FOIA Officer.
(b) When denying records in whole or in part, ensuring the Headquarters FOIA Office consults with the General Counsel charged with providing legal advice to Headquarters before releasing an initial determination under Sec. 1206.307.