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.

• 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.

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

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