[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 18, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 18CFR3b.220]

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           TITLE 18--CONSERVATION OF POWER AND WATER RESOURCES
 
  CHAPTER I--FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
 
PART 3b_COLLECTION, MAINTENANCE, USE, AND DISSEMINATION OF RECORDS OF 
IDENTIFIABLE PERSONAL INFORMATION--Table of Contents
 
                Subpart C_Rules for Disclosure of Records
 
Sec. 3b.220  Notification of maintenance of records to individuals 
concerned.


    (a) Upon written request, either in person or by mail, to the 
appropriate system manager specified for each system of records, an 
individual will be notified whether a system of records maintained by 
the Commission and named by the individual contains a record or records 
pertaining to him and filed under his individual name, or some other 
identifying particular.
    (b) The system manager may require appropriate identification 
pursuant to Sec. 3b.222, and if necessary, may request from the 
individual additional information needed to locate the record which the 
individual should reasonably be expected to know, such as, but not 
limited to, date of birth, place of birth, and a parent's first name.
    (c) When practicable, the system manager will provide a written 
acknowledgement of the inquiry within ten days of receipt of the inquiry 
(excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal public holidays) and 
notification of

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whether or not a system of records maintained by the Commission and 
named by the individual contains a record pertaining to him and filed 
under his individual name or some other identifying particular. If the 
system manager is unable to provide an answer within the ten-day period, 
he will so inform the individual in writing, stating the reasons 
therefor (for good cause shown), and when it is anticipated that 
notification will be made. Such an extension will not exceed fifteen 
days from receipt of the inquiry (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and 
legal public holidays).
    (d) For good cause shown, as used in all sections of this part, 
includes circumstances such as the following: Where a search for and/or 
collection of requested records from inactive storage, field offices, or 
other establishments is required; where a voluminous amount of data is 
involved; where information on other individuals must be separated or 
expunged from the record; or where consultations are required with other 
agencies or with others having a substantial interest in the 
determination of the request.