---
kind: "section"
citation: "32 C.F.R. § 2102.15"
title: "32"
number: "2102.15"
heading: "Requirements for requests to amend records."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/32/2102.15"
---

# §2102.15. Requirements for requests to amend records.

- (a) Individuals wishing to amend a record contained in the NSC systems of records pertaining to them must submit a request in writing to the Staff Secretary of the NSC in accordance with the procedures set forth herein.
- (b) All requests for amendment or correction of a record must state concisely the reason for requesting the amendment. Such requests should include a brief statement which describes the information the requestor believes to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unnecessary and the amendment or correction desired.
- (c) To the extent possible, every request for amendment of a record will be answered within ten working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal Federal holidays) of the receipt of the request. In the event that a response cannot be made within this time, the requestor will be notified by mail of the reasons for the delay and the date upon which a reply can be expected. A final response to a request for amendment will include the NSC Staff determination on whether to grant or deny the request. If the request is denied, the response will include:
  - (1) The reasons for the decision;
  - (2) The name and address of the individual to whom an appeal should be directed;
  - (3) A description of the process for review of the appeal within the NSC; and
  - (4) A description of any other procedures which may be required of the individual in order to process the appeal.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552a (f) and (k).

### Source

Source: 40 FR 47746, Oct. 9, 1975, unless otherwise noted.