49 C.F.R. § 801.20 Initial determination.
Title 49 - Transportation
An initial determination as to whether to release a record shall be made by the Director, Bureau of Administration within 10 working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal public holidays) after the request is received, except that this time limit may be extended up to 10 additional working days in accordance with §801.22, of this part. The person making the request will be notified immediately in writing of such determination. If such determination is to release the requested record, such record shall be made available promptly. If such determination is made not to release the record, the person making the request shall, when he is notified of such determination, be advised of (a) the reason for the determination, (b) the right to appeal the determination, and (c) the name and title or positions of each person responsible for the denial of the request.
Title 49: Transportation
PART 801—PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION
Subpart C—Time Limits
§ 801.20 Initial determination.