# 45 C.F.R. § 2105.28 (2026): How and when may a submitter object to the disclosure of confidential information?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2105_S2105_28

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 2105.28 (2026)
- **Heading:** How and when may a submitter object to the disclosure of confidential information?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Chapter XXI: COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS / Part 2105: REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT / Subpart F: Handling Confidential Information / § 2105.28: § 2105.28   How and when may a submitter object to the disclosure of confidential information?

## Text

(a) If a submitter has any objections to the disclosure of confidential information, the submitter should provide a detailed written statement to the Agency that specifies all grounds for withholding the particular information under any FOIA exemption (
see
§ 2105.29 for further discussion of Exemption 4 objection statements).
(b) A submitter who does not respond within the time period specified under § 2105.26(d) will be considered to have no objection to disclosure of the information. Responses received by the Agency after this time period will not be considered by the Agency unless the appropriate Agency FOIA contact determines, in his or her sole discretion, that good cause exists to accept the late response.

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 2105.24 (2026) § 2105.24   May submitters of possibly confidential information designate information as confidential when making submissions?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2105_S2105_24.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 2105.25 (2026) § 2105.25   When will the Agency notify a submitter of a request for their possibly confidential information?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2105_S2105_25.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 2105.26 (2026) § 2105.26   What information will the Agency include when it notifies a submitter of a request for their possibly confidential information?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2105_S2105_26.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 2105.27 (2026) § 2105.27   When will the Agency not notify a submitter of a request for their possibly confidential information?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2105_S2105_27.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 2105.28 (2026) § 2105.28   How and when may a submitter object to the disclosure of confidential information?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2105_S2105_28.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 2105.29 (2026) § 2105.29   What must a submitter include in a detailed Exemption 4 objection statement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2105_S2105_29.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 2105.30 (2026) § 2105.30   How will the Agency consider the submitter's objections?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2105_S2105_30.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 2105.31 (2026) § 2105.31   What if the Agency determines it will disclose information over the submitter's objections?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2105_S2105_31.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 2105.32 (2026) § 2105.32   Will a submitter be notified of a FOIA lawsuit?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2105_S2105_32.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 2105.33 (2026) § 2105.33   Will you receive notification of activities involving the submitter?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2105_S2105_33.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 2105.34 (2026) § 2105.34   Can an Agency release information protected by Exemption 4?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2105_S2105_34.md)

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