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OTHER NAMES FOIA Denial Appeal Freedom of Information Appeal Letter

What is an Appeal Letter for a Freedom of Information Denial?

If your Freedom of Information Act request was denied a Freedom of Information Denial Appeal Letter can help you challenge that decision. Maybe the agency just never responded, or maybe their reason for denying your request wasn't satisfactory. An appeal letter can help you get the information you deserve.

You're entitled to have access to information although sometimes it's not easy to get - this is where an Appeal Letter for a Freedom of Information Denial steps in. Let's say you've sent an information request to a federal agency and they haven't replied or maybe they even denied your application. Your rights include access to certain information, and if you don't get it in a timely manner you can challenge it. And if you can't afford the search and copying fees the agency requires you can request a fee waiver. After all, fees shouldn't prevent you from exercising your rights. A Appeal Letter for a Freedom of Information Denial can help you get information, save money, and challenge denials.

When to use a Appeal Letter for a Freedom of Information Denial:

You were denied information from a federal agency.
An agency never replied to your request for information.
You want to request a waiver for copy and search fees.

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Freedom of Information Liaison

Dear Sir or Madam:

I have waited for your response, but have received none. On , I was advised of the delay in processing my request. I have waited for a subsequent response but have received none.

As provided in section 552(a)(6)(A)(ii) of the FOIA, I expect to receive your reply within twenty (20) business days of your receipt of this appeal.

Please contact me if you have questions regarding this request. or Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely,