The following table shows the steps needed to process a FOIA or PA or b. Processing FOIA and PA request. Requests For more information on the FOIA, see the . Reference: Continued on next page , Continued Fees for processing FOIA requests and for making records available under the c. Charges and Fees for PA will be charged in accordance with VA regulation 38 CFR 1.577(f). No Processing fees will be charged for any search or review of the record. FOIA and PA Requests Fees will be waived as required by VA regulation 38 CFR 1.577(g). When an individual requests such services as certification, authentication, or other special services not required under the PA, fees in addition to those required for copying, will be assessed in accordance with VA regulation 38 CFR 1.526(i) or (j), or any other applicable law. Notes: The office releasing the records is responsible for assessing, collecting, and depositing fees. Payments may be by check or money order made payable to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Payments must be deposited with the Agent Cashier. The office depositing the check must ensure that the payment is identified as a FOIA or PA payment. Current law requires that VA make a determination within d. Timeframes 20 business days. for Responding to FOIA and The law also states that if a request is received by a component that is not the
b. Processing FOIA and PA Requests The following table shows the steps needed to process a FOIA or PA or request. Reference: For more information on the FOIA, see the . Continued on next page , Continued c. Charges and Fees for Processing FOIA and PA Requests Fees for processing FOIA requests and for making records available under the PA will be charged in accordance with VA regulation 38 CFR 1.577(f). No fees will be charged for any search or review of the record. Fees will be waived as required by VA regulation 38 CFR 1.577(g). When an individual requests such services as certification, authentication, or other special services not required under the PA, fees in addition to those required for copying, will be assessed in accordance with VA regulation 38 CFR 1.526(i) or (j), or any other applicable law. Notes: The office releasing the records is responsible for assessing, collecting, and depositing fees. Payments may be by check or money order made payable to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Payments must be deposited with the Agent Cashier. The office depositing the check must ensure that the payment is identified as a FOIA or PA payment. d. Timeframes for Responding to FOIA and Current law requires that VA make a determination within 20 business days. The law also states that if a request is received by a component that is not the