[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 15, Volume 3]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 15CFR2005.7]



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                  TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND FOREIGN TRADE

 

      CHAPTER XX--OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE

 

PART 2005_SAFEGUARDING INDIVIDUAL PRIVACY--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 2005.7  Schedule of fees.



    (a) Prohibitions against charging fees. Individuals will not be 

charged for:

    (1) The search and review of the record;

    (2) Any copies of the record produced as a necessary part of the 

process of making the record available for access; or

    (3) Any copies of the requested record when it has been determined 

that access can only be accomplished by providing a copy of the record 

through the mail.

    (b) Waiver. The Administrative Officer may, at no charge, provide 

copies of a record if it is determined the production of the copies is 

in the interest of the Government.

    (c) Fee schedule and method of payment. Fees will be charged as 

provided below except as provided in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this 

section.

    (1) Duplication of records. Records will be duplicated at a rate of 

$.10 per page for all copying of 4 pages or more.



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There is no charge for duplicating 3 or fewer pages.

    (2) Where it is anticipated that the fees chargeable under this 

section will amount to more than $25, the person making the request 

shall be promptly notified of the amount of the anticipated fee or such 

portion thereof as can readily be estimated. In instances where the 

estimated fees will greatly exceed $25, an advance deposit may be 

required. The notice or request for an advance deposit shall extend an 

offer to the person requesting to consult with the Administrative 

Officer in order to reformulate the request in a manner which will 

reduce the fees, yet still meet the needs of individuals making the 

request.

    (3) Fees must be paid in full prior to issuance of requested copies. 

In the event the person requesting is in arrears for previous requests 

copies will not be provided for any subsequent request until the arrears 

have been paid in full.

    (4) Remittances shall be in the form either of a personal check or 

bank draft drawn on a bank in the United States, or a postal money 

order. Remittances shall be made payable to the order of the Treasury of 

the United States and mailed or delivered to the Administrative Officer, 

Office of the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations, 1800 G St., 

NW., Washington, DC, 20506.

    (5) A receipt for fees paid will be given upon request.