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To Whom It May Concern:

Forbes has reported that former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is starting a project which would involve exporting drones to Ukraine for military use. In pursuit of this project, he's created entities called "White Stork Group," "Swift Beat Holdings," and "Volya Robotics OÜ"
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahemerson/2024/01/23/eric-schmidts-secret-white-stork-project-aims-to-build-ai-combat-drones/?sh=7be4ffa66f5a

Therefore, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records (from 01/01/2023 to the time this request is processed):

1) Any registration and licensing materials submitted by an entity called "White Stork" OR "White Stork Group" OR "Swift Beat Holdings" OR "Swift Beat" OR "Volya Robotics OÜ"
2) Any license(s) granted to an entity called "White Stork" OR "White Stork Group" OR "Swift Beat Holdings" OR "Swift Beat" OR "Volya Robotics OÜ"
3) Any advisory opinions issued to an entity called "White Stork" OR "White Stork Group" OR "Swift Beat Holdings" OR "Swift Beat" OR "Volya Robotics OÜ"

This FOI request is being filed in pursuit of a time-sensitive news story. Therefore, I ask that my request is expedited.

If there are any questions about my request, or I can provide any clarification that will help expedite the processing of my request, please contact me at emailcarolinehaskins@gmail.com. I am also happy to hop on the phone.

If you determine that any of the information qualifies for an exemption from disclosure, I ask you to note whether the exemption is discretionary, and if so whether it is necessary in this case to exercise your discretion to withhold the information. In any event, please provide a signed notification citing the legal authorities on which you rely if you determine that any of the information is exempt and will not be disclosed.

Also, I am a member of the news media as a reporter, and the requested documents are in the public interest and not being made for commercial purposes. Therefore, I ask that all fees are waived in the processing of my request.

Thanks again, and I look forward to your response within 5 business days, as the statute requires, and hopefully even sooner, if my request is expedited.

Best,
Caroline Haskins