FTC Complaints for Heartbeat International
| Tracking # |
2018-00536 |
| Submitted | Feb. 12, 2018 |
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From: Kate Bertash
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
Please produce all complaints regarding Heartbeat International (EIN: 23-7335592). Relevant complaints are limited to those received on or after April 20, 2013.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, 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,
Katherine Bertash
From: Federal Trade Commission
Dear Ms. Bertash -
Attached is an acknowledgment letter for the above-referenced FOIA request. Your request did not include a fee agreement and is on-hold. See 16 C.F.R. § 4.8(b) ( https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=8817b3f462d8699487a79b023919a514&mc=true&node=se16.1.4_18&rgn=div8 (https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=8817b3f462d8699487a79b023919a514&mc=true&node=se16.1.4_18&rgn=div8) ). If we do not hear back from you within 10 business days, or by Wednesday, March 14, 2018 , your request may be closed.
Jacqueline Lightle Government Information Specialist │ Office of General Counsel │ Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20580
(202) 326-3737 │
jlightle@ftc.gov
From: Kate Bertash
To Whom it May Concern,
Thank you for informing me of the need to amend my request for records related to Heartbeat International In order to help determine fees, you should know that I am a member of the general public.
I request a waiver of all fees for this request. Disclosure of the requested information to me is in the public interest because this organization seeks to serve those that may be pregnant and/or seeking medical services. It is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations of this organization as a service provider, and whether one can expect transparent, safe services from a Heartbeat International center or one of its local affiliates.
If you need to discuss this request, I can be reached at (415) 617-5257. Thank you for your consideration of my request.
Sincerely,
Katherine Bertash
From: Kate Bertash
Hi there,
I am following up regarding my request for a fee waiver for my FOIA request for all complaints regarding Heartbeat International (EIN: 23-7335592). Relevant complaints are limited to those received on or after April 20, 2013.
Please let me know if my initial request for a waiver was not received, or if any additional information is required to complete this request.
Best,
Kate Bertash
From: Federal Trade Commission
Dear Ms. Bertash –
The agency provided you with a response to your request many months ago, on March 16, 2018, at this email address.
Attached is a courtesy copy of what was previously released to you.
Jacqueline Lightle
Government Information Specialist │ Office of General Counsel │ Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20580
(202) 326-3737 │ jlightle@ftc.gov<mailto:jlightle@ftc.gov>
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