---
kind: "section"
citation: "29 C.F.R. § 4003.3"
title: "29"
number: "4003.3"
heading: "PBGC assistance in obtaining information."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/29/4003.3"
---

# §4003.3. PBGC assistance in obtaining information.

- (a) **General.** A person may request PBGC's assistance in obtaining information if the person lacks information necessary—
  - (1) To file a request for review pursuant to subpart C or D of this part, or to decide whether to seek review; or
  - (2) To participate in an appeal pursuant to [§ 4003.57](/cfr/29/4003.57.md), or to decide whether to participate in an appeal.
- (b) **Information not in PBGC's possession.** A person may request PBGC's assistance in obtaining information in the possession of a party other than PBGC. The request must—
  - (1) Be in writing;
  - (2) State or describe the missing information, the reason why the person needs the information, and the reason why the person needs the assistance of PBGC in obtaining the information; and
  - (3) Be submitted to the Appeals Board or the department that is responsible for reviewing the initial determination under this part. If the determination is subject to reconsideration, see [§ 4003.33](/cfr/29/4003.33.md) for information on where to submit the request for assistance. If the determination is subject to review by appeal, see [§ 4003.53](/cfr/29/4003.53.md) for information on where to submit the request.
- (c) **Information in the possession of PBGC.** A person may request information in the possession of PBGC pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act and [part 4901](/cfr/29/part4901.md) of this chapter or the Privacy Act and [part 4902](/cfr/29/part4902.md) of this chapter, as applicable. See parts [4901](/cfr/29/part4901.md) and [4902](/cfr/29/part4902.md) of this chapter for additional information. Nothing in this [paragraph (c)](#c) limits or amends the requirements under part [4901](/cfr/29/part4901.md) or [4902](/cfr/29/part4902.md) of this chapter.

## Notes

### Amendments

[85 FR 10283, Feb. 24, 2020]

### Authority

Authority: 29 U.S.C. 1302(b)(3).

### Source

Source: 61 FR 34012, July 1, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[85 FR 10283, Feb. 24, 2020]