Check the Status of a Request
Thank you for submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). You can check the status of a request without registering, but to obtain detailed information about the request you will need to be signed into our e-FOIA PAL application.
To check the status of a FOIA request, you must enter the assigned FOIA request Tracking Number and the last name of the requester (Example: Enter 17-F-00000 as the Case # and Smith as the last name of the requester)
Enter the CAPTCHA Image in the box, click Verify and then click the Find Box.
A request goes through several stages/phases during processing. Some of the status codes for a request during processing are as follows:
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Status Code
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Meaning
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Received
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We have received your request submission. You will receive a letter, which acknowledges the receipt of your request and assigns your request a tracking number.
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On Hold/Fee Related or Need Clarification
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The request has been placed on hold for either a fee related issue or we need clarification about the information you are requesting.
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Assigned
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The request has been assigned to a Government Information Specialist for processing.
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In Process
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We are processing the request.
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Completed
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We have completed the processing of the request.
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Documents Delivered
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Your requested material can be downloaded via the e-FOIA PAL portal or you will receive the material by postal mail.
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Closed
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We have closed the request (letter and/or material sent to requester).
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