Letter Charging Advance Fee (Environmental Information Regulations RFI)
This legal template is designed to serve as a formal letter charging an advance fee under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) in accordance with UK law. The EIR is a set of regulations that provide individuals with the right to access environmental information held by public authorities or organizations acting on behalf of such authorities.
In certain cases, when a request for environmental information is made under the EIR, the public authority may require an advance payment to cover the costs associated with processing and providing the requested information. This template provides a standardized format for notifying the requester of the requirement to pay an advance fee before proceeding with processing their request.
The letter charging advance fee serves as a formal communication stating the specific amount of the advance fee, the basis for charging the fee, such as the estimated cost of locating, retrieving, and compiling the requested information, and the payment details or instructions. Additionally, the letter may include information about the consequences of failure to pay the advance fee within a specified period, such as the discontinuation of the information request.
By utilizing this template, public authorities and organizations can ensure that they comply with the legal obligations of the EIR while transparently communicating the requirement for an advance fee to requesters seeking environmental information.