CFR /  Title 43  /  Part 2  /  Sec. 2.17 When does the basic time limit begin for misdirected FOIA

The basic time limit for a misdirected FOIA request (see Sec. 2.4(e) of this part) begins no later than ten workdays after the request is first received by any component of the Department that is designated to receive FOIA requests.