# 5 CFR § 1820.3: Consultations and referrals

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 1820.3
- **Heading:** Consultations and referrals
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER VIII—OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL > PART 1820—FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUESTS › PRODUCTION OF RECORDS OR TESTIMONY > Subpart A—FOIA Regulations

## Text

When OSC receives a FOIA request for a record in its possession, it may determine that another Federal agency or entity is better able to decide whether the record is exempt from disclosure under the FOIA. If so, OSC will either respond to the request for the record after consulting with the other Federal agency or entity or refer the responsibility for responding to the request to the other Federal agency or entity deemed better able to determine whether to release it. OSC will ordinarily respond promptly to consultations and referrals from other Federal agencies or entities.

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 1820.2 § 1820.2 Requirements for making FOIA requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.2.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.3 § 1820.3 Consultations and referrals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.3.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.4 § 1820.4 Timing of responses to requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.4.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.5 § 1820.5 Responses to requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.5.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.6 § 1820.6 Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.6.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.7 § 1820.7 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.7.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.8 § 1820.8 Business information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.8.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.9 § 1820.9 Other rights and services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.9.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.10 § 1820.10 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.10.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.11 § 1820.11 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.11.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.12 § 1820.12 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.12.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.13 § 1820.13 General prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.13.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.14 § 1820.14 Factors OSC will consider.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.14.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.15 § 1820.15 Service of requests or demands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.15.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.3. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.