1. Regulations
  2. title 45
  3. chapter XXI
  4. part 2105
  5. subpart H
  6. § 2105.59

View all text of Subpart H [§ 2105.54 - § 2105.61]

§ 2105.59 - When can you expect a decision on your appeal?

(a) The basic time limit for responding to an appeal is 20 workdays after receipt of an appeal meeting the requirements of § 2105.56.

(b) If the Agency is unable to reach a decision on your appeal within the given time limit for response, the appropriate deciding official for FOIA appeals will notify you of your statutory right to seek review in a United States District Court.

AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 552, as amended by Public Law 110-175, 121 Stat. 2524 and Pub. L. 114-185, 130 Stat. 538.

SOURCE: 84 FR 27722, June 14, 2019, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 45 CFR 2105.59