To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

Any records related to Operation Earnest Voice, including guidelines, manuals, contracts, strategic plans, etc.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to pay up to $20 for these records. If fees exceed $20, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Aaron Swartz

Hi,

We just received your request for reduction of scope for this request, dated Dec. 8, 2011, postmarked Dec. 12, 2011 and sent to an old address. We request 30 additional days to respond to the request for clarification.

Please also use the updated address, included below. We can also accept e-mail responses back to this address. If you have any questions or problems communication, please feel free to call 607-592-4253.

Best,

MuckRock.com

Please do not close the request. I'd like to keep it as it is.

I'm willing to pay the fees.