66Discounted processing charge—special public benefit

#### 66 Discounted processing charge—special public benefit 66 Discounted processing charge—special public benefit > > (1) An applicant is entitled to a 50% reduction in a processing charge imposed by an agency if the agency is satisfied that the information applied for is of special benefit to the public generally. > > > > Note. > > > > The discount applies only to the processing charge, not the application fee. If a 50% reduction in processing charge applies, the application fee will pay for the first 2 hours of processing time (not just the first hour). See section 64. > > > > A decision to refuse to reduce a processing charge is reviewable under Part 5. > > > (2) If the information applied for was not publicly available at the time the application was received but the agency makes the information publicly available either before or within 3 working days after providing access to the applicant, the applicant is entitled to a full waiver of the processing charge imposed by the agency. > > > (3) The Information Commissioner may, for the assistance of agencies, publish guidelines about reductions in processing charges under this section.