3004.45—Extension of response time limit.

(a) The Commission may extend the time limit for a response at the request stage and at the appeal stage up to 10 working days due to unusual circumstances as specified in 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(6)(B)(iii).

(b) The Commission will:

(1) Notify the requester of any extension and the reason for the extension in writing; and

(2) Provide the requester with an opportunity to limit the scope of the request or to arrange an alternative timeframe for processing the request or a modified request. The applicable time limits are not tolled while the Commission waits for a response from the requester under this subsection.

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3004.45—Extension of response time limit.