§ 602.40 - Procedure for appealing initial determinations to withhold records.

(a) A member of the public who has requested an Agency record in accordance with subpart B of this part and who has received an initial determination that does comply fully with the request, may appeal such a determination.

(b) The appeal shall:

(1) Be in writing;

(2) Be initiated within 30 working days of the initial determination denying the request;

(3) Include a copy of the initial written request, a copy of the letter of denial, and the requester's reasons for appealing the denial; and

(4) Be addressed to the Deputy Director, U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, 320 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20451.

(c) The 30-day period for appealing a denial begins on he date of the denial letter. The 30-day limitation may be waived by the Agency for good cause shown. The Agency will consider any request closed if, within 30 working days after a complete or partial denial, the requester fails to appeal the denial.