AAM-300 Transparency
| Tracking # |
2024-02743 |
| Submitted | Feb. 16, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Dwight Pina
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
- List of names, job titles, internal specialty of employees and contractors working within the FAA Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AAM-300)
- List of names of individuals with authority delegated to them by the Manager of AAM-300, David O’Brien
- Any internal studies verifying the efficacy of the CogScreen-AE
- Total number of deferred medical certificates for FY23 (1st, 2nd, 3rd classes)
- Total number of Special Issuances issued for FY23
- Total number of outstanding deferrals within AAM-300 as of the date this FOIA request is processed
- Copies of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between the FAA, Veterans Affairs, and the Social Security Administration for information-sharing of disability benefits
- List of names, job titles, internal specialty of employees and contractors working within the FAA Special Projects division
- Establishing documents of the FAA Special Projects division
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,
Dwight Pina
From: Federal Aviation Administration
Mr. Dwight Pina
Muckrock News
Dear Mr. Pina:
Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request: 2024-02743
This letter acknowledges receipt of your FOIA, dated February 16, 2024, seeking List of names, job titles, internal specialty of employees and contractors working within the FAA Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AAM-300).
Your request is being assigned to the following office for action:
Federal Aviation Administration Contact: Kay Hatcher
Office of Aviation Medicine FOIA Coordinator
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591
Should you wish to inquire as to the status of your request, please contact the assigned FOIA Coordinator. Please refer to the above referenced number on all future correspondence regarding this request.
Sincerely,
Annjanette Cummins
Federal Aviation Administration
FOIA Management Specialist/
FAA FOIA Public Liaison
(206) 231-2034
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From: Federal Aviation Administration
Dear Sirs
I have attached a copy of your FOIA request, I need some clarification on number 8 and 9. Please clarify what Special project Division you are requesting records for.
Thank You, Kay
KAY HATCHER
Government Information Specialists
Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA)
Program Management Staff
Office: (405) 954-7656
FAX: (405) 954-5912
E-mail Kay.Hatcher@faa.gov
E-mail 9-AMC-AAM003-FOIA@faa.gov
Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Warning: This message contains information that is confidential and /or privileged. This message may contain FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO) OR Sensitive Security Information (SSI) that is controlled under 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520. No part of this record may be disclosed to persons without a "Need to Know", as defined in 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520, except with the written permission of the Secretary Of Transportation. Unauthorized release may result in Civil penalty or other action. For U.S. Government Agencies, Public disclosure is governed by the U.S.C. 552 and 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520. If you receive this message in error, delete immediately and notify the sender.
In our continuing effort to improve the quality of service to our stakeholders, the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) would appreciate any comments you may have on our services and how to improve them. Your participation in meeting our goals for continuous improvement is greatly appreciated.
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/stakeholder_feedback/aam/aam6/
From: Dwight Pina
Ms. Hatcher,
Thank you for the response. My records request pertains to the Special Projects division that is handling the most recent VA record discrepancies, as reported on by The Washington Post and Business Insider (see below).
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/08/27/faa-pilots-health-conditions-va-benefits/
https://www.businessinsider.com/faa-investigating-pilots-suspicion-major-health-issues-flying-veterans-benefits-2023-8
Thanks,
Dwight
From: Federal Aviation Administration
Mr. Pina thank you for clarifying numbers #8 & 9 for me.
Would you clarify for me number #3? What do you mean by efficacy (i.e., efficacy in terms of what)?
Thank You, Kay
KAY HATCHER
Government Information Specialists
Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA)
Program Management Staff
Office: (405) 954-7656
FAX: (405) 954-5912
E-mail Kay.Hatcher@faa.gov
E-mail 9-AMC-AAM003-FOIA@faa.gov
Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Warning: This message contains information that is confidential and /or privileged. This message may contain FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO) OR Sensitive Security Information (SSI) that is controlled under 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520. No part of this record may be disclosed to persons without a “Need to Know”, as defined in 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520, except with the written permission of the Secretary Of Transportation. Unauthorized release may result in Civil penalty or other action. For U.S. Government Agencies, Public disclosure is governed by the U.S.C. 552 and 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520. If you receive this message in error, delete immediately and notify the sender.
In our continuing effort to improve the quality of service to our stakeholders, the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) would appreciate any comments you may have on our services and how to improve them. Your participation in meeting our goals for continuous improvement is greatly appreciated.
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/stakeholder_feedback/aam/aam6/
From: Dwight Pina
Ms. Hatcher,
#3 can be omitted from the request.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Dwight
From: Federal Aviation Administration
Thank You
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 16, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2024-02743.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Dwight Pina
To Whom It May Concern,
On 2/16/2024, I submitted the below request under the Freedom of Information Act.
The agency acknowledged receipt of this request and assigned it 2024-02743 on 02/18/2024. As of this writing, the request has not been given a final determination nor have I been furnished an estimated completion date for this request.
As twenty working days have elapsed without a substantive determination, I am appealing the constructive denial of my request, and asking for a determination that the agency must respond to my request, providing the documents or outlining reasons that they are exempt.
Best,
Dwight Pina
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