Get Foiacostworksheetmtasampleapril2015.doc. Freedom Of Information Act Request Detailed Cost

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to effectively complete the Foiacostworksheetmtasampleapril2015.doc. Freedom Of Information Act Request Detailed Cost form. By following these instructions, you will be able to accurately present your cost itemization when making a FOIA request.

Follow the steps to fill out the form accurately and efficiently.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Fill in the date at the top of the form. This is the date you are submitting the request.
3. Enter your request number in the designated field. This helps track the specific request for which costs are being calculated.
4. Record the date the request was received in the respective field. Make sure this is accurate as it affects the timeline for processing.
5. For section 1, ‘Labor Cost for Copying/Duplication’, provide the hourly wage that will be charged. You can either retain the standard charge of $13.42 or enter an alternative wage if applicable.
6. Calculate the total labor cost by determining how many increments of time were necessary for duplication and enter this number in the provided space.
7. In section 2, ‘Labor Cost to Locate’, repeat the process by recording the hourly wage and determining the number of increments of time it took to locate the requested documents.
8. Continue with sections 3a and 3b for labor costs associated with redaction. Specify if you are using a township employee or a contracted worker and fill in the relevant details.
9. For section 4, record the copying/duplication cost. Specify the number of sheets of paper being copied and the costs associated (up to 10 cents per sheet).
10. Section 5 focuses on the mailing cost. Document the number of envelopes or packages and the actual postage costs for mailing the records.
11. Sections 6a and 6b outline costs for records already on the township’s website. Note if the records are to be provided in paper format and fill in any related costs.
12. At the bottom of the form, total all costs, and ensure your subtotal accounts for any waivers or discounts applicable to your request.
13. Finally, save your changes, and choose to download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Complete your FOIA requests efficiently by filling out the cost itemization form online today.