4 CFR 83.17 – Fees
(a) Generally, GAO’s policy is to provide the first copy of any record or portion thereof, furnished as a result of this part, at no cost to the data subject or authorized representative. However, in cases where GAO deems it appropriate (for example, where the record is voluminous), the system manager or designee in his or her discretion may charge a fee when the cost for copying the record (at a rate of 20 cents per page) would be in excess of ten dollars ($10).
Terms Used In 4 CFR 83.17
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(b) There shall be no fees charged or collected from a data subject for the following:
(1) Search for or retrieval of the data subject’s records;
(2) Review of the records;
(3) Making a copy of a record when it is a necessary part of the process of making the record available for review;
(4) Copying at the initiative of GAO without a request from the individual;
(5) Transportation of the record; and
(6) Making a copy of an amended record to provide the individual with evidence of the amendment.
(c) Certification of authenticity shall be $10 for each certificate, which fee may be waived in the discretion of the system manager or designee.