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§ 5.64 — What Avenues Are Available To Me If I Disagree With Hhs's Appeal Decision?

45 C.F.R. § 5.64

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(a) In our response letter, we notify you of your right to seek judicial review of an adverse determination as set forth in the FOIA at 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(4)(B). Before seeking review by a court of an adverse determination, you generally must first submit a timely administrative appeal.

(b) We also inform you that the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) offers mediation services to resolve disputes between FOIA requesters and Federal agencies as a non-exclusive alternative to litigation. As referenced in § 5.29(b) you may contact OGIS via mail, email, or telephone for assistance.

45 C.F.R. § 5.63

Authorizing Statute

Public information; agency rules, opinions, orders, records, and proceedings
5 U.S.C. § 552
Fees and charges for Government services and things of value
31 U.S.C. § 9701
Disclosure of confidential information generally
18 U.S.C. § 1905
Disclosure of information in possession of Social Security Administration or Department of Health and Human Services
42 U.S.C. § 1306