Title 43

PART 2

Part 2 - Freedom Of Information Act; Records And Testimony

PART 2 - FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT; RECORDS AND TESTIMONY Authority:5 U.S.C. 301, 552, 552a, 553; 31 U.S.C. 3717; 43 U.S.C. 1460, 1461. Source:40 FR 7305, Feb. 19, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

43:1.1.1.1.2.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Introduction
43:1.1.1.1.2.1.5.1SECTION 2.1
   2.1 What should you know up front
43:1.1.1.1.2.1.5.2SECTION 2.2
   2.2 What kinds of records are not covered by the regulations in subparts A through I of this part
43:1.1.1.1.2.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - How To Make a Request
43:1.1.1.1.2.2.5.1SECTION 2.3
   2.3 Where should you send a FOIA request
43:1.1.1.1.2.2.5.2SECTION 2.4
   2.4 Does where you send your request affect its processing
43:1.1.1.1.2.2.5.3SECTION 2.5
   2.5 How should you describe the records you seek
43:1.1.1.1.2.2.5.4SECTION 2.6
   2.6 How will fee information affect the processing of your request
43:1.1.1.1.2.2.5.5SECTION 2.7
   2.7 What information should you include about your fee category
43:1.1.1.1.2.2.5.6SECTION 2.8
   2.8 Can you ask for records to be disclosed in a particular form or format
43:1.1.1.1.2.2.5.7SECTION 2.9
   2.9 What if your request seeks records about another person
43:1.1.1.1.2.2.5.8SECTION 2.10
   2.10 May you ask for the processing of your request to be expedited
43:1.1.1.1.2.2.5.9SECTION 2.11
   2.11 What contact information should your request include
43:1.1.1.1.2.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Processing Requests
43:1.1.1.1.2.3.5.1SECTION 2.12
   2.12 What should you know about how bureaus process requests
43:1.1.1.1.2.3.5.2SECTION 2.13
   2.13 How do consultations and referrals work
43:1.1.1.1.2.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Timing of Responses to Requests
43:1.1.1.1.2.4.5.1SECTION 2.14
   2.14 In what order are responses usually made
43:1.1.1.1.2.4.5.2SECTION 2.15
   2.15 What is multitrack processing and how does it affect your request
43:1.1.1.1.2.4.5.3SECTION 2.16
   2.16 What is the basic time limit for responding to a request
43:1.1.1.1.2.4.5.4SECTION 2.17
   2.17 When does the basic time limit begin for misdirected FOIA requests
43:1.1.1.1.2.4.5.5SECTION 2.18
   2.18 When can the bureau suspend the basic time limit
43:1.1.1.1.2.4.5.6SECTION 2.19
   2.19 When may the bureau extend the basic time limit
43:1.1.1.1.2.4.5.7SECTION 2.20
   2.20 When will expedited processing be provided and how will it affect your request
43:1.1.1.1.2.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Responses to Requests
43:1.1.1.1.2.5.5.1SECTION 2.21
   2.21 How will the bureau respond to requests
43:1.1.1.1.2.5.5.2SECTION 2.22
   2.22 How will the bureau grant requests
43:1.1.1.1.2.5.5.3SECTION 2.23
   2.23 When will the bureau deny a request or procedural benefits
43:1.1.1.1.2.5.5.4SECTION 2.24
   2.24 How will the bureau deny requests
43:1.1.1.1.2.5.5.5SECTION 2.25
   2.25 What if the requested records contain both exempt and nonexempt material
43:1.1.1.1.2.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Handling Confidential Information
43:1.1.1.1.2.6.5.1SECTION 2.26
   2.26 May submitters of possibly confidential information designate information as confidential when making Departmental submissions
43:1.1.1.1.2.6.5.2SECTION 2.27
   2.27 When will the bureau notify a submitter of a request for their possibly confidential information
43:1.1.1.1.2.6.5.3SECTION 2.28
   2.28 What information will the bureau include when it notifies a submitter of a request for their possibly confidential information
43:1.1.1.1.2.6.5.4SECTION 2.29
   2.29 When will the bureau not notify a submitter of a request for their possibly confidential information
43:1.1.1.1.2.6.5.5SECTION 2.30
   2.30 How and when may a submitter object to the disclosure of confidential information
43:1.1.1.1.2.6.5.6SECTION 2.31
   2.31 What must a submitter include in a detailed Exemption 4 objection statement
43:1.1.1.1.2.6.5.7SECTION 2.32
   2.32 How will the bureau consider the submitter's objections
43:1.1.1.1.2.6.5.8SECTION 2.33
   2.33 What if the bureau determines it will disclose information over the submitter's objections
43:1.1.1.1.2.6.5.9SECTION 2.34
   2.34 Will a submitter be notified of a FOIA lawsuit
43:1.1.1.1.2.6.5.10SECTION 2.35
   2.35 Will you receive notification of activities involving the submitter
43:1.1.1.1.2.6.5.11SECTION 2.36
   2.36 Can a bureau release information protected by Exemption 4
43:1.1.1.1.2.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Fees
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.1SECTION 2.37
   2.37 What general principles govern fees
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.2SECTION 2.38
   2.38 What are the requester fee categories
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.3SECTION 2.39
   2.39 How does your requester category affect the fees you are charged
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.4SECTION 2.40
   2.40 How will fee amounts be determined
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.5SECTION 2.41
   2.41 What search fees will you have to pay
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.6SECTION 2.42
   2.42 What duplication fees will you have to pay
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.7SECTION 2.43
   2.43 What review fees will you have to pay
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.8SECTION 2.44
   2.44 What fees for other services will you have to pay
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.9SECTION 2.45
   2.45 When will the bureau waive fees
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.10SECTION 2.46
   2.46 When may you ask the bureau for a fee waiver
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.11SECTION 2.47
   2.47 How will the bureau notify you if it denies your fee waiver request
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.12SECTION 2.48
   2.48 How will the bureau evaluate your fee waiver request
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.13SECTION 2.49
   2.49 When will you be notified of anticipated fees
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.14SECTION 2.50
   2.50 When will the bureau require advance payment
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.15SECTION 2.51
   2.51 What if the bureau needs clarification about fee issues
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.16SECTION 2.52
   2.52 How will you be billed
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.17SECTION 2.53
   2.53 How will the bureau collect fees owed
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.18SECTION 2.54
   2.54 When will the bureau combine or aggregate requests
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.19SECTION 2.55
   2.55 What if other statutes require the bureau to charge fees
43:1.1.1.1.2.7.5.20SECTION 2.56
   2.56 May the bureau waive or reduce your fees at its discretion
43:1.1.1.1.2.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Administrative Appeals
43:1.1.1.1.2.8.5.1SECTION 2.57
   2.57 When may you file an appeal
43:1.1.1.1.2.8.5.2SECTION 2.58
   2.58 How long do you have to file an appeal
43:1.1.1.1.2.8.5.3SECTION 2.59
   2.59 How do you file an appeal
43:1.1.1.1.2.8.5.4SECTION 2.60
   2.60 Who makes decisions on appeals
43:1.1.1.1.2.8.5.5SECTION 2.61
   2.61 How are decisions on appeals issued
43:1.1.1.1.2.8.5.6SECTION 2.62
   2.62 When can you expect a decision on your appeal
43:1.1.1.1.2.8.5.7SECTION 2.63
   2.63 Can you receive expedited processing of appeals
43:1.1.1.1.2.8.5.8SECTION 2.64
   2.64 Must you submit an appeal before seeking judicial review
43:1.1.1.1.2.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - General Information
43:1.1.1.1.2.9.5.1SECTION 2.65
   2.65 Where are records made available
43:1.1.1.1.2.9.5.2SECTION 2.66
   2.66 What are FOIA Requester Centers and the FOIA Public Liaison
43:1.1.1.1.2.9.5.3SECTION 2.67
   2.67 When will the Department make records available without a FOIA request
43:1.1.1.1.2.9.5.4SECTION 2.68
   2.68 How will FOIA materials be preserved
43:1.1.1.1.2.9.5.5SECTION 2.69
   2.69 How will a bureau handle a request for federally-funded research data
43:1.1.1.1.2.9.5.6SECTION 2.70
   2.70 What definitions apply to subparts A through I of this part
43:1.1.1.1.2.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Declassification of Classified Documents
43:1.1.1.1.2.10.5.1SECTION 2.200
   2.200 Declassification of classified documents.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Privacy Act
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.1SECTION 2.220
   2.220 Purpose and scope.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.2SECTION 2.221
   2.221 Definitions.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.3SECTION 2.222
   2.222 Records subject to Privacy Act.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.4SECTION 2.223
   2.223 Standards for maintenance of records subject to the Act.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.5SECTION 2.224
   2.224 [Reserved]
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.6SECTION 2.225
   2.225 Federal Register notices describing systems of records.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.7SECTION 2.226
   2.226 Assuring integrity of records.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.8SECTION 2.227
   2.227 Conduct of employees.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.9SECTION 2.228
   2.228 Government contracts.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.10SECTION 2.229-2.230
   2.229-2.230 [Reserved]
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.11SECTION 2.231
   2.231 Disclosure of records.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.12SECTION 2.232
   2.232 Accounting for disclosures.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.13SECTION 2.233-2.234
   2.233-2.234 [Reserved]
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.14SECTION 2.235
   2.235 Request for notification of existence of records: Submission.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.15SECTION 2.236
   2.236 Requests for notification of existence of records: Action on.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.16SECTION 2.237
   2.237 Requests for access to records.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.17SECTION 2.238
   2.238 Requests for access to records: Submission.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.18SECTION 2.239
   2.239 Requests for access to records: Initial decision.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.19SECTION 2.240
   2.240 Requests for notification of existence of records and for access to records: Appeals.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.20SECTION 2.241
   2.241 Requests for access to records: Special situations.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.21SECTION 2.242-2.244
   2.242-2.244 [Reserved]
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.22SECTION 2.245
   2.245 Amendment of records.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.23SECTION 2.246
   2.246 Petitions for amendment: Submission and form.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.24SECTION 2.247
   2.247 Petitions for amendment: Processing and initial decision.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.25SECTION 2.248
   2.248 Petitions for amendments: Time limits for processing.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.26SECTION 2.249
   2.249 Petitions for amendment: Appeals.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.27SECTION 2.250
   2.250 Petitions for amendment: Action on appeals.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.28SECTION 2.251
   2.251 [Reserved]
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.29SECTION 2.252
   2.252 Statements of disagreement.
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.30SECTION 2.253
   2.253 [Reserved]
43:1.1.1.1.2.11.5.31SECTION 2.254
   2.254 Exemptions.
43:1.1.1.1.2.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - Legal Process: Testimony by Employees and Production of Records
43:1.1.1.1.2.12.5SUBJGRP 5
   General Information
43:1.1.1.1.2.12.5.1SECTION 2.280
   2.280 What does this subpart cover
43:1.1.1.1.2.12.5.2SECTION 2.281
   2.281 What is the Department's policy on granting requests for employee testimony or Department records
43:1.1.1.1.2.12.6SUBJGRP 6
   Responsibilities of Requesters
43:1.1.1.1.2.12.6.3SECTION 2.282
   2.282 How can I obtain employee testimony or Department records
43:1.1.1.1.2.12.6.4SECTION 2.283
   2.283 If I serve a subpoena duces tecum, must I also submit a Touhy request
43:1.1.1.1.2.12.6.5SECTION 2.284
   2.284 What information must I put in my Touhy Request
43:1.1.1.1.2.12.6.6SECTION 2.285
   2.285 How much will I be charged
43:1.1.1.1.2.12.6.7SECTION 2.286
   2.286 Can I get an authenticated copy of a Department record
43:1.1.1.1.2.12.7SUBJGRP 7
   Responsibility of the Department
43:1.1.1.1.2.12.7.8SECTION 2.287
   2.287 How will the Department process my Touhy Request
43:1.1.1.1.2.12.7.9SECTION 2.288
   2.288 What criteria will the Department consider in responding to my Touhy Request
43:1.1.1.1.2.12.8SUBJGRP 8
   Responsibilities of Employees
43:1.1.1.1.2.12.8.10SECTION 2.289
   2.289 What must I, as an employee, do upon receiving a request
43:1.1.1.1.2.12.8.11SECTION 2.290
   2.290 Must I get approval before testifying as an expert witness on a subject outside the scope of my official duties
43:1.1.1.1.2.13SUBPART 0
43:1.1.1.1.2.14.9.1.1APPENDIX Appendix A
   Appendix A to Part 2 - Fee Schedule
43:1.1.1.1.2.14.9.1.2APPENDIX Appendix B
   Appendix B to Part 2 - Mineral Leasing Act and Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands - Special Rules