14 C.F.R. § 1206.601 Mail, fax and e-mail requests.
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
In view of the time limits under 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(6) for an initial determination on a request for an Agency record (see §1206.603), a request must meet the following requirements: (a) The request must be addressed to an appropriate NASA FOIA Office or otherwise be clearly identified in the letter as a request for an Agency record under the “Freedom of Information Act.” (b) The request must identify the record requested or reasonably describe it in a manner that enables a professional NASA employee who is familiar with the subject area of the request to identify and locate the record with a reasonable amount of effort. NASA need not comply with a blanket or categorical request (such as “all matters relating to” a general subject) where it is not reasonably feasible to determine what is sought. NASA will in good faith endeavor to identify and locate the record sought and will consult with the requester when necessary and appropriate for that purpose. However, as provided in §1206.203, NASA will undertake no obligation to compile or create information or records not already in existence at the time of the request. (c) If a fee is chargeable under Subpart 7 of this part for search or duplication costs incurred in connection with a request for an Agency record, and the requester knows the amount of the fee at the time of the request, the request should be accompanied by a check or money order payable in that amount to the “National Aeronautics and Space Administration.” NASA cannot be responsible for cash sent by mail; stamps will not be accepted. If the amount of the fee chargeable is not known at the time of the request, the requester will be notified in the initial determination (or in a final determination in the case of an appeal) of the amount of the fee chargeable (see §1206.608(c)). For circumstances in which advance payment of fees is required, see §1206.704.
Title 14: Aeronautics and Space
PART 1206—AVAILABILITY OF AGENCY RECORDS TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Subpart 6—Procedures
§ 1206.601 Mail, fax and e-mail requests.
