§1120.36. Appeals from initial denials.
36 C.F.R. § 1120.36
Any person whose request has been denied in whole or in part by an initial determination may appeal that denial by addressing a written appeal to the address shown in § 1120.23.
Any appeal must be mailed or filed in person at the address shown in § 1120.23—
In the case of a denial of an entire request, generally not later than 30 calendar days after the date the requestor received the initial determination on the request; or
In the case of a partial denial, generally not later than 30 calendar days after the requestor receives all records being made available pursuant to the initial determination.
The appeal letter must contain—
A reference to the Request Identification Number (RIN);
The date of the initial determination;
The name and address of the person who issued the initial denial;
A statement of which of the records to which access was denied are the subjects of the appeal; and
If the applicant wishes, such facts and legal or other authorities as he or she considers appropriate.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552, the Freedom of Information Act, as amended.
Source
Source: 45 FR 80976, Dec. 8, 1980, unless otherwise noted.