BYZANTINE FOOTHOLD (U.S. Transportation Command)

Emma North-Best filed this request with the U.S. Transportation Command of the United States of America.
Tracking #

21-0075-F

Multi Request BYZANTINE FOOTHOLD
Status
Rejected

Communications

From: Emma North-Best

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Records mentioning or describing the Chinese hacking group sometimes known as BYZANTINE FOOTHOLD.

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,

Emma North-Best

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Thank you for your request. If you have any questions, please send an email to transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil. (mailto:transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil)
V/r,
The FOIA Office

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Good Afternoon Ms. North-Best,

This acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. We assigned the United States Transportation Command FOIA tracking number listed above. It is estimated that your request will be completed on/about 1 October 2021. We will process your fee waiver request separately from your FOIA request.

We have provided a link to our website which will update you on the status of your request: <https://www.ustranscom.mil/foia/request-status.cfm> https://www.ustranscom.mil/foia/request-status.cfm.

For your situational awareness, USTRANSCOM routinely applies FOIA Exemption (b)(6) to privacy information but may apply additional FOIA exemptions as required.

Please use the above FOIA tracking number on all future correspondence with this office. If you have any questions, please contact us at 618-220-4100 or email: <mailto:transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil> transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil.

v/r,

Lori A. Sneed, Acting Program Manager

FOIA, PA, Civil Liberties & MDR Office

USTRANSCOM/TCJA-FO

508 Scott Drive

Scott AFB, IL 62225

☎ Comm: (618) 220-4104/4100 (teleworking)

DSN: 770-4104/4100

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From: U.S. Transportation Command

Good Afternoon Ms. North-Best,

Attached is the letter granting your request for a fee waiver. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you.

v/r,

Lori A. Sneed, Acting Program Manager

FOIA, PA, Civil Liberties & MDR Office

USTRANSCOM/TCJA-FO

508 Scott Drive

Scott AFB, IL 62225

☎ Comm: (618) 220-4104/4100 (teleworking)

DSN: 770-4104/4100

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain sensitive but unclassified information or Privacy Act data and is protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Good Morning,

At this time, USTRANSCOM is still in the process of searching our records for responsive information. After the search process has been completed, a comprehensive legal review will be conducted. I do not have an anticipated response date at this time. Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Thank you.

v/r,

Lori A. Sneed, Acting Program Manager

FOIA, PA, Civil Liberties & MDR Office

USTRANSCOM/TCJA-FO

508 Scott Drive

Scott AFB, IL 62225

☎ Comm: (618) 220-4104/4100 (teleworking)

DSN: 770-4104/4100

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain sensitive but unclassified information or Privacy Act data and is protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Good Morning,

Unfortunately, USTRANSCOM is still in the process of searching our records for responsive information. After the search process has been completed, a comprehensive legal review will be conducted. I do not have an anticipated response date at this time. Please let me know if you have any further questions.

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Good Morning,

USTRANSCOM is processing your FOIA request and working on a response. Thank you.

v/r,

Lori A. Sneed, Acting Program Manager

FOIA, PA, Civil Liberties & MDR Office

USTRANSCOM/TCJA-FO

508 Scott Drive

Scott AFB, IL 62225

☎ Comm: (618) 220-4104/4100 (teleworking)

DSN: 770-4104/4100

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain sensitive but unclassified information or Privacy Act data and is protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Good Morning,

USTRANSCOM is processing your FOIA request and working on a response. Thank you.

v/r,

Lori A. Sneed, Acting Program Manager

FOIA, PA, Civil Liberties & MDR Office

USTRANSCOM/TCJA-FO

508 Scott Drive

Scott AFB, IL 62225

☎ Comm: (618) 220-4104/4100 (teleworking)

DSN: 770-4104/4100

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain sensitive but unclassified information or Privacy Act data and is protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Good Morning,

This FOIA request is undergoing a comprehensive legal review. We will provide a response once the review has been completed. Thank you.

https://www.ustranscom.mil/foia/request-status.cfm.

v/r,

Lori Sneed

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Good afternoon,

We have received your request regarding a status update on FOIA request 21-0075-F. Please be assured that we are currently in the final stages of processing the request and will provide a response upon completion. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Thank you.

V/r,

TCJA-FO

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Good morning,

We have received your request regarding a status update on FOIA request 21-0075-F. Please be assured that we are still in the final stages of processing the request and will provide a response upon completion. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Thank you.

V/r,

TCJA-FO

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Good Morning Sir,

We received your email message regarding the status of this FOIA request. Please be assured that we are processing your request and will provide a response upon completion of the review process. Thank you.

v/r Patti

PATRICIA M. FEIST

Chief, Command FOIA, Privacy, Civil Liberties and MDR Office

USTRANSCOM/TCJA-FO

☎ Comm: 618-220-4114/4100 DSN: 770

☎ Fax: 618-256-8356 DSN: 576

✉NIPR: <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil> Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil

✉SIPR: <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil> Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil

✉Office: <mailto:transcom.scotttcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil> transcom.scotttcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain sensitive but unclassified information or Privacy Act data and is protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

From: Emma North-Best

Hi, it's ma'am and not sir, but also you're required by law to give estimated completion dates. I'm sure that slipped your mind during my last dozen or so follow-ups when I requested one. I understand you have a backlog, but you are a year overdue so I would appreciate some compliance at least with the requirement for an estimated completion date or at the very least, telling me where I am in your queue.

Thank you so much

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Ma’am,

I am sorry for the inconvenience with this request, we have had a major change over in staff, which has delayed the process. I am currently pushing to have your response to you by 14 Oct 2022. It is one of my top priorities. Thank you for your patience.

v/r Patti

PATRICIA M. FEIST

Chief, Command FOIA, Privacy, Civil Liberties and MDR Office

USTRANSCOM/TCJA-FO

☎ Comm: 618-220-4114/4100 DSN: 770

☎ Fax: 618-256-8356 DSN: 576

✉NIPR: <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil> Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil

✉SIPR: <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil> Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil

✉Office: <mailto:transcom.scotttcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil> transcom.scotttcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain sensitive but unclassified information or Privacy Act data and is protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Sir,

We received your email message regarding the status of this FOIA request. We are in the process of doing a legal review on this case file and will have final response to you when our legal team and Initial Denial Authority have completed their review. Thank you.

v/r Patti

PATRICIA M. FEIST

Chief, Command FOIA, Privacy, Civil Liberties and MDR Office

USTRANSCOM/TCJA-FO

☎ Comm: 618-220-4114/4100 DSN: 770

☎ Fax: 618-256-8356 DSN: 576

✉NIPR: <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil> Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil

✉SIPR: <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil> Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil

✉Office: <mailto:transcom.scotttcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil> transcom.scotttcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain sensitive but unclassified information or Privacy Act data and is protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Sir,

This request is still being processed, we will send you the finished records as soon as possible.

v/r Patti

PATRICIA M. FEIST

Chief, Command FOIA, Privacy, Civil Liberties and MDR Office

USTRANSCOM/TCJA-FO

☎ Comm: 618-817-4114/4100 DSN: 322-817

☎ Fax: 618-256-8356 DSN: 576

✉NIPR: <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil> Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil

✉SIPR: <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil> Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil

✉Office: <mailto:transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil> transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain sensitive but unclassified information or Privacy Act data and is protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Thank you for the change in address information, we are still working your request and hope to have a response to you soon.

v/r Patti

PATRICIA M. FEIST

Chief, Command FOIA, Privacy, Civil Liberties and MDR Office

USTRANSCOM/TCJA-FO

☎ Comm: 618-817-4114/4100 DSN: 322-817

☎ Fax: 618-256-8356 DSN: 576

✉NIPR: <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil> Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil

✉SIPR: <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil> Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil

✉Office: <mailto:transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil> transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain sensitive but unclassified information or Privacy Act data and is protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Sir,

We are still working you case and will have an answer to you as soon as possible. Thanks you.

v/r Patti

PATRICIA M. FEIST

Chief, Command FOIA, Privacy, Civil Liberties and MDR Office

USTRANSCOM/TCJA-FO

☎ Comm (Jabber): 618-817-4114/4100 DSN: 322-817

☎ Fax: 618-256-8356 DSN: 576

✉NIPR: Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil>

✉SIPR: Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil>

✉Office: transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil <mailto:transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil>

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain sensitive but unclassified information or Privacy Act data and is protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Sir,

We are currently working your request, we will get you a response as soon as the as the team and IDA releases the information.

v/r Patti

PATRICIA M. FEIST

Chief, Command FOIA, Privacy, Civil Liberties and MDR Office

USTRANSCOM/TCJA-FO

☎ Comm (Jabber): 618-817-4114/4100 DSN: 322-817

☎ Fax: 618-256-8356 DSN: 576

✉NIPR: Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil>

✉SIPR: Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil>

✉Office: transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil <mailto:transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil>

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain sensitive but unclassified information or Privacy Act data and is protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Sir,

We are still working you r request. We will respond to as soon as we can.

v/r Patti

PATRICIA M. FEIST

Chief, Command FOIA, Privacy, Civil Liberties and MDR Office

USTRANSCOM/TCJA-FO

☎ Comm (Jabber): 618-817-4114/4100 DSN: 322-817

☎ Fax: 618-256-8356 DSN: 576

✉NIPR: Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil>

✉SIPR: Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil>

✉Office: transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil <mailto:transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil>

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain sensitive but unclassified information or Privacy Act data and is protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

From: Emma North-Best

If you could stop addressing trans women as "sir" that would be wonderful. I've already brought this up with you directly, Patti. Basic courtesy is not that much to ask, especially if you're going to sign off with "very respectfully".

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Good Day,

Sorry if I have offended you. We are still reviewing your case. Thank you.

v/r Patti

PATRICIA M. FEIST

Chief, Command FOIA, Privacy, Civil Liberties and MDR Office

USTRANSCOM/TCJA-FO

☎ Comm (Jabber): 618-817-4114/4100 DSN: 322-817

☎ Fax: 618-256-8356 DSN: 576

✉NIPR: Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil>

✉SIPR: Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil>

✉Office: transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil <mailto:transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil>

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain sensitive but unclassified information or Privacy Act data and is protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

From: U.S. Transportation Command

Good Morning,

This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act, requesting records mentioning or describing the Chinese hacking group sometimes known as Byzantine Foothold. There were no fees charged for this request.

v/r Patti

PATRICIA M. FEIST

Chief, Command FOIA, Privacy, Civil Liberties and MDR Office

USTRANSCOM/TCJA-FO

☎ Comm (Jabber): 618-817-4114/4100 DSN: 322-817

☎ Fax: 618-256-8356 DSN: 576

✉NIPR: <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil> Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.mil

✉SIPR: <mailto:Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil> Patricia.m.feist.civ@mail.smil.mil

✉Office: <mailto:transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil> transcom.scott.tcja.mbx.foia@mail.mil

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic transmission, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain sensitive but unclassified information or Privacy Act data and is protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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