# 5 C.F.R. § 1631.7 (2026): Initial determination

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_7

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 1631.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** Initial determination
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter VI: FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD / Part 1631: AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS / Subpart A: Production or Disclosure of Records Under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552 / § 1631.7: § 1631.7   Initial determination.

## Text

The FOIA Officer shall have the authority to approve or deny requests received pursuant to these regulations. The decision of the FOIA Officer shall be final, subject only to administrative review as provided in § 1631.10.

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 1631.1 (2026) § 1631.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_1.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1631.2 (2026) § 1631.2   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_2.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1631.3 (2026) § 1631.3   Organization and functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_3.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1631.4 (2026) § 1631.4   Proactive disclosure of Board records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_4.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1631.5 (2026) § 1631.5   Records of other agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_5.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1631.6 (2026) § 1631.6   How to request records—form and content.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_6.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1631.7 (2026) § 1631.7   Initial determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_7.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1631.8 (2026) § 1631.8   Prompt response.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_8.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1631.9 (2026) § 1631.9   Responses—form and content.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_9.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1631.10 (2026) § 1631.10   Appeals to the Executive Director from initial denials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_10.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1631.11 (2026) § 1631.11   Fees to be charged—categories of requesters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_11.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1631.12 (2026) § 1631.12   Waiver or reduction of fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_12.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1631.13 (2026) § 1631.13   Prepayment of fees over $250.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_13.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1631.14 (2026) § 1631.14   Fee schedule.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_14.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1631_S1631_7. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.