---
kind: "section"
citation: "36 C.F.R. § 1120.36"
title: "36"
number: "1120.36"
heading: "Appeals from initial denials."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/36/1120.36"
---

# §1120.36. Appeals from initial denials.

- (a) 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](/cfr/36/1120.23.md).
- (b) Any appeal must be mailed or filed in person at the address shown in [§ 1120.23](/cfr/36/1120.23.md)—
  - (1) 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
  - (2) 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.
- (c) The appeal letter must contain—
  - (1) A reference to the Request Identification Number (RIN);
  - (2) The date of the initial determination;
  - (3) The name and address of the person who issued the initial denial;
  - (4) A statement of which of the records to which access was denied are the subjects of the appeal; and
  - (5) If the applicant wishes, such facts and legal or other authorities as he or she considers appropriate.

## Notes

### 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.