# 11 CFR § 9405.6: Discretionary release of exempt records

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 11 CFR § 9405.6
- **Heading:** Discretionary release of exempt records
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 11—Federal Elections > CHAPTER II—ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION > PART 9405—PROCEDURES FOR DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

## Text

The Commission may, in its discretion, release requested records despite the applicability of the exemptions in § 9405.5, if it determines that it is in the public interest and that the rights of third parties would not be prejudiced. The Executive Director will have the authority to determine that requested records may be released despite otherwise applicable exemptions.

## Nearby sections

- [11 CFR § 9405.1 § 9405.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.1.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.2 § 9405.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.2.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.3 § 9405.3 Policy on disclosure of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.3.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.4 § 9405.4 Availability of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.4.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.5 § 9405.5 Categories of exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.5.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.6 § 9405.6 Discretionary release of exempt records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.6.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.7 § 9405.7 Requests for records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.7.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.8 § 9405.8 Appeals of denials of requests for records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.8.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.9 § 9405.9 Fees in general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.9.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.10 § 9405.10 Fees to be charged—categories of requesters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.10.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.11 § 9405.11 Miscellaneous fee provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.11.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.12 § 9405.12 Waiver or reduction of charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.12.md)
- [11 CFR § 9407.1 § 9407.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9407.1.md)
- [11 CFR § 9407.2 § 9407.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9407.2.md)

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