(a) The bureau will charge for processing requests under the FOIA in accordance with this subpart and with the OMB Fee Guidelines.
(b) The bureau may contact you for additional information to resolve fee issues.
(c) The bureau ordinarily will collect all applicable fees before sending copies of records to you.
(d) You may usually pay fees by check, certified check, or money order made payable to the ``Department of the Interior'' or the bureau.
(1) Where appropriate, the bureau may require that your payment be made in the form of a certified check.
(2) You may also be able to pay your fees by credit card. You may contact the bureau to determine what forms of payment it accepts.
(e) The bureau should ensure that it conducts searches, review, and duplication in the most efficient and the least expensive manner so as to minimize costs for both you and the bureau.
(f) If the Department does not comply with any of the FOIA's statutory time limits:
(1) The bureau cannot assess search fees for your FOIA request, unless unusual or exceptional circumstances apply; and
(2) Depending on your fee category, the bureau may not be able to assess duplication fees for your FOIA request, as discussed in Sec. 2.39(b) of this subpart.