2.29—How long do I have to file an appeal?

(a) Appeals covered by § 2.28(a)(1), (2), (4), and (5). Your FOIA appeal must be received by the FOIA Appeals Officer no later than 30 workdays from the date of the final response.
(b) Appeals covered by § 2.28(a)(3). You may file an appeal any time after the time limit for responding to your request has passed.
(c) Appeals covered by § 2.28(a)(6). Your FOIA appeal must be received by the FOIA Appeals Officer no later than 30 workdays from the date of the letter denying the fee waiver.
(d) Appeals covered by § 2.28(a)(7). You should file an appeal as soon as possible.
(e) Appeals arriving or delivered after 5 p.m. E.T., Monday through Friday, will be deemed received on the next workday.

Code of Federal Regulations

[74 FR 17092, Apr. 14, 2009]