Appeals from initial denials.

36 C.F.R. § 1120.36
in effectEffective: 2024-07-01
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(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. (b) Any appeal must be mailed or filed in person at the address shown in § 1120.23— (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.

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