The FOIA office may extend the 20-working day time limit for 10 more working days when it needs to:
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Search for and collect the requested records from multiple offices;
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Search for, collect, and examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records sought in a single request; or
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Consult with another agency that has a substantial interest in the determination of the request.
If the FOIA office intends to take an extension under this subsection, it will notify you in writing and provide the reason for the extension and the date it expects to make a determination on your request.
If an extension is necessary and the office is unable to respond to your request within 30 workdays, it will notify you in writing when you may expect a final response and advise you of your appeal rights. If an extension is taken and you have not received a response in 30 workdays, you may consider the request denied and file an appeal or a lawsuit.