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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) An electronic request for records must:
(1) Be submitted using the Commission's online FOIA request form at http://www.prc.gov;
(2) Reasonably describe the records sought;
(3) Include a daytime telephone number and valid e-mail address; and
(4) Identify the request category under § 3006.51; and
(b) Expedited processing. A person satisfying the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section may request expedited processing at the time of the initial request or at a later time by:
(1) Demonstrating a compelling need as defined in 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(6)(E)(v);
(2) Clearly identifying the request as an “Expedited Freedom of Information Act Request” in the body of the submission; and
(3) Certifying the statement of compelling need to be true and correct to the best of the requester's knowledge and belief. At its discretion, the Commission may waive the requirement for certification.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 39. Postal Service § 39.3006.41 Electronic requests for records and for expedited processing - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-39-postal-service/cfr-sect-39-3006-41/
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