Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 2.16 — What Is The Basic Time Limit For Responding To A Request?
43 C.F.R. § 2.16
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(a) Ordinarily, the bureau has 20 workdays (including the date of receipt) to determine whether to comply with a request, but unusual circumstances may allow the bureau to take longer than 20 workdays (see § 2.19 of this subpart).
(b) A consultation or referral under § 2.13 of this part does not restart the statutory time limit for responding to a request.
Authorizing Statute
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Interest and penalty on claims31 U.S.C. § 3717
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Departmental regulations5 U.S.C. § 301
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Copies of records, documents, etc.; charges; disposition of receipts43 U.S.C. § 1460