What if the fee is too high?
If you are charged an excessive fee, write the official who responded to your request and ask for an itemization of the charges.

You can ask for a waiver as part of your original request as above. If you are denied a waiver, or if the agency gives you an unsatisfactory fee reduction, press the agency official to justify these actions by requesting a full explanation of the reasons why this decision has been made.

You can also file an appeal and later go to court if you are not satisfied with your fee reduction. www.usdoj.gov/oip/foiacontacts.htm