How can a researcher gain access to Presidential records closed under Freedom of Information Act exemptions?
• Generally, when access to a Presidential record is denied solely under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemption, such closure may be appealed to the Deputy Archivist of the United States. • The Deputy Archivist makes final determinations on the releasability of all non-classified records and classified records created by the White House and/or the National Security Council. • For appeals of access to classified information withheld at the request of another agency, the researcher should direct the appeal to the originating agency. • All other appeals should be filed in writing within thirty-five calendar days of the date that the researcher receives written notification that access to the Presidential Record has been denied and should specify why the requestor feels access should be granted. • When a FOIA appeal is denied, the researcher has a right to litigate.
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