When records outlined in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section are requested from OPD, OPD will respond to the requester and provide information for requesting the records sought:
- (a) To the extent a request asks for records that are currently publicly available, either from SSA or from another part of the Federal Government. See § 402.155.
- (b) If the records sought are distributed by SSA as part of its regular program activity, for example, public information leaflets distributed by SSA. See §§ 402.155 through 402.165.
- (c) If the records sought are earnings records covered by § 422.125 of this chapter.
(d) If a request does not meet the requirements of a FOIA request as defined in § 402.30. We will send written correspondence to the requester:
- (1) Providing instructions for how to submit a proper FOIA request; or
- (2) Asking for additional information to make the request a proper FOIA request.