5 CFR § 1303.21 - Requesters making requests about themselves or on behalf of others.

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title: "5 CFR § 1303.21 - Requesters making requests about themselves or on behalf of others."
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# 1303.21 Requesters making requests about themselves or on behalf of others.

In order to obtain greater access to records, a requester who is making a request for records about the requester or on behalf of another individual must comply with the verification of identity requirements as determined by OMB pursuant to OMB's requirements for making requests for access in 5 CFR part 1302. OMB may require a requester to supply additional information as necessary in order to verify the identity of the requester or to verify that a particular individual has consented to disclosure.

[89 FR 48825, June 10, 2024]