(a) Compliance with Freedom of Information Act. We will handle every
request made pursuant to section 261a.5 of this part (other than requests
submitted under section 261a.5(f) that were granted) as a request
for information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act. The time
limits set forth in paragraph (b) of this section and the fees specified
in section 261a.4 of this part will apply to such requests.
(b) Time for response. We will acknowledge every request made pursuant to section 261a.5
of this part within 20 business days from receipt of the request and
will, where practicable, respond to each request within that 20-day
period. When a full response is not practicable within the 20-day
period, we will respond as promptly as possible.
(c) Disclosure.
(1) When we disclose information in response
to your request, except for information maintained by the Board’s
OIG, we will make the information available for inspection and copying
during regular business hours at the Board’s Freedom of Information
Office, or we will mail it to you on your request. For requests made
under paragraph 261a.5(f), you may request that the information be
provided orally or in person.
(2) When the information to be disclosed
is maintained by the Board’s OIG, the OIG will make the information
available for inspection and copying or will mail it to you on request.
(3) You may bring with
you anyone you choose to see the requested material. All visitors
to the Board’s buildings must comply with the Board’s security procedures.
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(d) Denial of request. If we deny a request made pursuant to section 261a.5 of this part,
we will tell you the reason(s) for denial and the procedures for appealing
the denial. If a request made under paragraph 261a.5(f) is denied,
in whole or in part, the Board office that denied your request will
simultaneously notify the Secretary of the Board of its action.
