When a request for information or records is received, the following will apply:
(a) DSP-1A. (1) Receives requests and assigns tasking.
(1) Receives requests and assigns tasking.
(2) Maintains appropriate suspenses and authorizes all extensions of response time.
(3) Acts as the responsible operating office for all Agency actions related to the FOIA.
(4) Drafts and transmits responses on:
(i) The release of records and/or information.
(ii) Obtaining supplemental information from the requester.
(iii) Informing the requester of any fees required.
(iv) The transfer to another element or agency of the initial request.
(5) Fulfills the annual reporting requirement and maintains appropriate records.
(6) Acts as the responsible official for all initial denials of access to the public.
(b) All DIA elements:
(1) When identified by DSP-1A as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) will:
(i) Search files for any relevant records, and/or
(ii) Review records for possible public release within the time constraints assigned, and
(iii) Prepare a documented response in any case of nonrelease.
(2) All employees are required to read this part to ensure familiarity with the requirements of the FOIA as implemented.
(c) The General Counsel. (1) Ensures uniformity in the FOIA legal positions within the DIA and with the Department of Defense.
(1) Ensures uniformity in the FOIA legal positions within the DIA and with the Department of Defense.
(2) Secures coordination when necessary with the General Counsel, DoD, on denials of public requests.
(3) Acts as the focal point in all judicial actions.
(4) Reviews all final denials.
(d) The Director, and on his behalf, the Chief of Staff:
(1) Exercises overall staff supervision of the FOIA activities of the Agency.
(2) Acts as the responsible official for all denials of appeals.
Sec. Appendix A to Part 292--Uniform Agency Fees for Search and
Duplication Under the Freedom of Information Act (as Amended) Search + Review (only in the case of commercial requesters)
a. Manual search or review-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hourly
Type Grade rate------------------------------------------------------------------------Clerical....................... E9/GG-08 and below............ $12.00Professional................... O1-O6/GG-09-GG-15............. 25.00Executive...................... O7/GG-16/ES1 and above........ 45.00------------------------------------------------------------------------
b. Computer search is based on direct cost of the central processing unit, input-output devices, and memory capacity of the actual computer configuration. The salary scale (equating to paragraph a. above) for the computer/operator/programmer determining how to conduct and subsequently executing the search will be recorded as part of the computer search.
c. Actual time spent travelling to a search site, conducting the search and return may be charged as FOIA search costs.
General Pre-Printed material, per printed page................................02Office copy, per page.................................................15Microfiche, per page..................................................25
Aerial Photography Reproduction Per Print..........................................................$2.50
d. See Chapter VI of DoD 5400.7-R for further guidance on fees.