CODEL Cables V2

A letter stating the request for reduced or waived fees has been accepted.

An interim response, stating the request is being processed.

Your query has been forwarded to the FOIA Requester Status mailbox for reply.

Mr. Maass,

I have contacted the Case Analyst and requested an estimated completion date for your case. The Analyst will contact the bureaus doing the searches and the individuals reviewing the material. This will take some time because each case is different. The search and review time varies. The time depends on the complexity of information requested and the time it takes to review the material.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8582 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov

U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov

In accordance with Executive Order 13526, this message is UNCLASSIFIED

Mr. Maass–For your e-mail with your questions and concerns was forwarded to the case Analyst that is processing your case.
Regards,
Katrina
FOIA Requester Service Center

Mr. Maas,

We have contacted the Branch Chief again and have requested a status update and an ECD for your case. As soon as we receive a reply, we will communicate with you.

Thank you for your patience.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or have any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Sincerely,

U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484

Mr. Maas,

Processing of this case is underway. Each case is different and the processing time depends on the complexity of information requested, the location of the information, and the time it takes to review the records.

The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is April 2018.

ECDs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates and not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, due to various extenuating factors, which are beyond the control of the Branch, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.). Interim release dates are provided, as applicable.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.

Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov

On Apr 19, 2016, at 8:43 AM, Stites, Y. Alison wrote:

Dear Mr. Maass,

Reference is made to your FOIA request F-2016-00084 dated January 6, 2016. (see attachment) Please refer to this control number in all future correspondence about this case.
Your request has been assigned to me. After examining your request, the Department has determined that its time frame too lengthy and the scope too broad. Records of this type are subject to be destroyed when three years old. In light of this, we ask that you amend your request in the following manner.
1. Provide the names of the senator or congressman

2. Provide the specific country of your interest.

3. Shorten the time frame to no more than 3 years.

We look forward to hearing from you.
We sincerely regret the delay in processing your request and contacting you. All records are subject to two tier review and clearance process. IPS received on average, more than 23,000 FOIA request each fiscal year and works very hard to respond in as timely a manner as possible.
Sincerely,


Y. Alison Stites
FOIA Program Case Manager
Statutory Compliance and Research
Information Programs and Services
Department of State
202-663-3776
StitesYA@state.gov

<F-2016-00084 (original request letter).pdf>

Mr. Maas,

Processing of this case is underway. Each case is different and the processing time depends on the complexity of information requested, the location of the information, and the time it takes to review the records.

The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is April 2018.

ECDs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates and not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, due to various extenuating factors, which are beyond the control of the Branch, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.). Interim release dates are provided, as applicable.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Suzanne Gardner
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>

Mr. Maass,

The Department's electronic case notes indicate the case is still open. The searches are still pending. Each case is different and the processing time depends on the complexity of information requested, the location of the information, and the time it takes to review the records.

The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is April 30, 2018.

ECDs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates and not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, due to various extenuating factors, which are beyond the control of the Branch, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.). Interim release dates are provided, as applicable.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.

Dominique Cotten
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov

Mr. Maass,

Thank you for your email dated July 20, 2016. The Department's electronic case notes indicate that your case is still open. The searches are still pending. Each case is different and the processing time depends on the complexity of information requested, the location of the information, and the time it takes to review the records.

The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is April 30, 2018.

Please note that ECDs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates and not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, due to various extenuating factors, which are beyond the control of the Branch, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.). Interim release dates are provided, as applicable.

We hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.

Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

foiastatus@state.gov

An interim response, stating the request is being processed.

Mr. Maass,

Thank you for your email dated July 20, 2016. The Department's electronic case notes indicate that your case is still open. The searches are still pending. Each case is different and the processing time depends on the complexity of information requested, the location of the information, and the time it takes to review the records.

The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is April 30, 2018.

Please note that ECDs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates and not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, due to various extenuating factors, which are beyond the control of the Branch, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.). Interim release dates are provided, as applicable.

We hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov>>.

Sincerely,

Suzanne Gardner
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

Mr. Maass,

It is the policy of the Department of State to provide all releasable material as soon as the search and review process has been completed. You will receive a substantive response when your request is fulfilled, denied in part or denied in full. The Department provides interim responses in FOIA cases instead of waiting until all processing is completed. Therefore, you may receive more than one substantive response on a rolling basis.

The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is: April 2018

- ECDs are subject to change.
- ECDs are "strictly" estimates and not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completions, due to various extenuating factors, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.).
Interim release dates are provided, as applicable

I hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8582 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov

U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov

In accordance with Executive Order 13526, this message is UNCLASSIFIED

Mr. O'Neill,

The Department's electronic case notes indicate the case is still open. The searches are still pending. Each case is different and the processing time depends on the complexity of information requested, the location of the information, and the time it takes to review the records.

The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is December 31, 2017.

ECDs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates and not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, due to various extenuating factors, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.). Interim release dates are provided, as applicable.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.

Dominique Cotten
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov

Mr. Maass,

Please be reminded that the ECD remains to be April 2018, not December 2017. The case analyst informed this office she has contacted you in regards to modify the scope and the time frame of your request, and still did not receive any response from you. Please reference the e-mail attached. Perhaps you could work on your request directly with the case analyst.

All releases are in paper format, we do not have the capability to release electronically.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov

Dominique Cotten
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov

Dear Dave Maass,

This is in reference to your e-mail dated March 15, 2017, inquiring about the clarity of the status of your Freedom of Information Act request. A copy of your e-mail has been forwarded to the office that is processing your request. Our office has requested an update on the status. The estimated completion date is still April 2018. Additional information will be provided as soon as our office receives a response.

Sincerely,

Charlotte W. Duckett
U.S. Department of State

Dear Mr. Maass,

This is in reference to your email regarding FOIA case control number F-2016-00084. The case manager in the Compliance and Research Branch assigned to the case has informed us that she sent you an email on April 19, 2016 asking you to narrow the scope of your request so that the Branch could process your case.

We have copied the text of the email below:

Begin text:

Dear Mr. Maass,
Reference is made to your FOIA request F-2016-00084 dated January 6, 2016. (see attachment) Please refer to this control number in all future correspondence about this case.
Your request has been assigned to me.
After examining your request, the Department has determined that its time frame too lengthy and the scope too broad. Records of this type are subject to be destroyed when three years old. In light of this, we ask that you amend your request in the following manner.

1. Provide the names of the senator or congressman

2. Provide the specific country of your interest.

3. Shorten the time frame to no more than 3 years.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We sincerely regret the delay in processing your request and contacting you. All records are subject to two tier review and clearance process. IPS received on average, more than 23,000 FOIA request each fiscal year and works very hard to respond in as timely a manner as possible.
Sincerely,

Y. Alison Stites
FOIA Program Case Manager
Statutory Compliance and Research
Information Programs and Services
Department of State
202-663-3776
StitesYA@state.gov@@http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=mailto:StitesYA@state.gov@@

End text:

Please note that the case manager has confirmed that you may contact her directly to provide the information needed to process the case.

Sincerely,

U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>

Mr. MAASS-At this time the estimated completion date is still April 28, 2018.
Regards,
Katrina
FOIA Requester Service Center

Good Afternoon Mr. Maass,
I refer to your January 06, 2016, request to the Department of State for all CODEL cables from Jan 1, 2011 thru Jan 6, 2016. I have been assigned your case and have pulled the first 200 pages for review. Almost all of these documents are funding authorization and/or Embassies' expenditure reports. Is this the type of information that you seek? I would like to provide you the information you want but not information that you do not want. Would you be more specific with your request. I would appreciate your guidance.

Marcia Norman, FOIA Reviewer
SA-2, Rm 2085
Department of State
Washington, DC 20525
Official
UNCLASSIFIED

Good Morning Mr. Maass
I have only reviewed about 200 out of about 7,000 cables and nearly 85 per cent of those 200 simply provide authorization for standard per diem, names of those authorize to receive it, fiscal data codes for funding and Embassy expenditure reports. 200 cables is not a good sampling of what is in the 7,000 so I cannot advise how many documents would fit into those expenditure categories vs. how many there that contain substantive information about the nature of the CODELs?

If you are only interested in the substantive reporting cables (these are summaries/details of what happened) and scene setters (background information before meetings and what is expected to happen during the meetings), and the Embassy expenditure reports (often expressed in fiscal codes) then I will narrow your request to just those three area. Please advise.

Marcia Norman

Mr. Maass,

Following your email below, and based on the dates selected, your FOIA request has been narrowed to:

(1) CODEL substantive reporting cables,

(2) CODEL scene setters and

(3) the Embassy CODEL expenditure reports

Please state your name on all your emails or responses. It is important that I communicate only with the requester, Mr. Maass. Thank you

Marcia Norman, FOIA Reviewer/Department of State

Dear Dave Maass,

This is in response to your email below regarding FOIA Case Control Number F-2016-00084.
At this time, the estimated date of completion (EDC) for this case continues to be September 30, 2019. Please note that EDCs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates. They are not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion due to various extenuating factors, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.).
The Department processes FOIA and Privacy Act requests on a first-in, first-out basis, and currently has a backlog of approximately 10,600 cases. As a result, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
For your information, the Department of State has collection of records on its website and makes monthly postings of records previously released in response to FOIA requests. You may search the Department's website at www.foia.state.gov<http://www.foia.state.gov> for records that may be responsive to your request.

Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484

Dear Dave Maass,

This is in response to your email below regarding FOIA Case Control Number F-2016-00084. At this time, the estimated date of completion (EDC) for this case continues to be September 30, 2019. Please note that EDCs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates. They are not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion due to various extenuating factors, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.).

The Department processes FOIA and Privacy Act requests on a first-in, first-out basis, and currently has a backlog of approximately 10,600 cases. As a result, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests.

For your information, the Department of State has collection of records on its website and makes monthly postings of records previously released in response to FOIA requests. You may search the Department's website at www.foia.state.gov <http://www.foia.state.gov%20> for records that may be responsive to your request.

If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.

Sincerely,

U.S. Department of State

FOIA Requester Service Center

(202) 261-8484

foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>

Dear Dave Maass,

This is in response to your email below regarding FOIA Case Control Number F-2016-00084. At this time, the estimated date of completion (EDC) for this case continues to be September 30, 2019. Please note that EDCs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates. They are not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion due to various extenuating factors, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.).

The Department processes FOIA and Privacy Act requests on a first-in, first-out basis, and currently has a backlog of approximately 10,500 cases. As a result, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests.

For your information, the Department of State has collection of records on its website and makes monthly postings of records previously released in response to FOIA requests. You may search the Department's website at www.foia.state.gov for records that may be responsive to your request.

If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.

Sincerely,

U.S. Department of State

FOIA Requester Service Center

(202) 261-8484

Mr. Maass,

This is in response to your letter dated June 25, 2018 regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2016-00084. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process.

The Department currently has a backlog of approximately 10,500 cases. As a result, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests. There is no additional information available.

If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Katrina M Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

Dear Dave Maas,

This is in reference to your e-mail dated July 25, 2018 regarding the status of your Freedom of Information Act request for case control number F-2016-00084.

The Department of State's electronic records system indicates that your request continues to be processed. Information will be provided to you as soon as it becomes available.

If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) on 202-261-8484 and refer to your case control number.

Sincerely,

U.S. Department of State

FOIA Requester Service Center

Office of Information Programs and Services

(202) 261-8484

foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>

Mr. Maass,

This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2016-00084. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. You will be notified of the Department's search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.

We appreciate your continued patience.

If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

Mr. Maas,

This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2016-00084. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. You will be notified of the Department's search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.

We appreciate your continued patience.

If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

Dear Mr. Maas,

This is in reference to your e-mail below regarding the status of your Freedom of Information Act case control number F-2016-00084

The Office of Information Programs and Services (IPS) electronic records system indicates that your request continues to be processed. You will be notified of the Department's search and review effort in response to this request as soon as it becomes available.

We appreciate your continued patience.

If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.

Sincerely,

U.S. Department of State

FOIA Requester Service Center

(202) 261-8484

foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>

Dear Mr. Maas,

This is in reference to your e-mail below regarding the status of your Freedom of Information Act case control number F-2016-00084.

The Office of Information Programs and Services (IPS) electronic records system indicates that your request continues to be processed. You will be notified of the Department's search and review effort in response to this request as soon as it becomes available.

If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiasatus@state.gov<mailto:foiasatus@state.gov>.

Sincerely,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>

Mr. Dave Maas,

This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number (F-2016-00084).

Your request is in process. We will soon follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

Official - Transitory
UNCLASSIFIED

Mr. Maas,

This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number (F-2016-00084).

Your request is in process. We will soon follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

Official - Transitory
UNCLASSIFIED

Mr. Maas,

This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number (F-2016-00084).

Your request is in process. We will soon follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.

Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.

We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov>>.
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
Official - Transitory
UNCLASSIFIED

Mr. Maas,

This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2016-00084

Your request is still in process. We will follow-up with our colleagues about your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.

We truly appreciate your continued patience.

If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service

Dear Mr. Maas,

This is in reference to your email below regarding the status of your Freedom of Information (FOIA) case control number F-2016-00084. Your request is being processed. We will follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case as soon as it becomes available. We truly appreciate your patience.

If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.

Sincerely,

U.S. Department of State

FOIA Requester Service Center

Dear Mr. Maas,

This is in reference to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2016-00084. Your request is still in process. Please be advised that your request for an estimated date of completion (EDC) has been noted. We assure you that we will notify you as soon as an EDC has been determined in your case. We truly appreciate your patience.

If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.

Sincerely,

U.S. Department of State

FOIA Requester Service Center

Mr. Maas,

You previously contacted the Department of State's FOIA Requester Service Center and requested an estimated date of completion (EDC) for your request, Case Control Number F-2016-00084.

It has been determined that the EDC for this request is 9/12/2021. EDCs are estimates and are subject to change. Please be advised that the Department takes its FOIA responsibilities seriously and is processing your request as quickly as possible. If your request can be completed prior to the EDC, a response will be sent to you sooner.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding a FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>

You may also contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, email address: ogis@nara.gov<mailto:ogis@nara.gov>; telephone: (202) 741-5770; toll free number: 1-877-684-6448; facsimile: (202) 741-5769.

We appreciate your continued patience.

Sincerely,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

UNCLASSIFIED

Mr. Maas,

The Office of Information Programs and Services (IPS) is in receipt of your inquiry below regarding case number F-2016-00084. We will follow-up with you as soon as possible to provide a response.

Thank you in advance for your patience.

If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>

Regards,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

This is a follow up to request number F-2016-00084:

To Whom It May Concern:

I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 6, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 12, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #F-2016-00084.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.

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On Sept. 25, 2019:
Subject: F-2016-00084
Mr. Maas,

You previously contacted the Department of State's FOIA Requester Service Center and requested an estimated date of completion (EDC) for your request, Case Control Number F-2016-00084.

It has been determined that the EDC for this request is 9/12/2021. EDCs are estimates and are subject to change. Please be advised that the Department takes its FOIA responsibilities seriously and is processing your request as quickly as possible. If your request can be completed prior to the EDC, a response will be sent to you sooner.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding a FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov>>

You may also contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, email address: ogis@nara.gov<mailto:ogis@nara.gov<mailto:ogis@nara.gov%3cmailto:ogis@nara.gov>>; telephone: (202) 741-5770; toll free number: 1-877-684-6448; facsimile: (202) 741-5769.

We appreciate your continued patience.

Sincerely,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

UNCLASSIFIED
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On June 17, 2019:
Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request #F-2016-00084
Dear Mr. Maas,

This is in reference to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2016-00084. Your request is still in process. Please be advised that your request for an estimated date of completion (EDC) has been noted. We assure you that we will notify you as soon as an EDC has been determined in your case. We truly appreciate your patience.

If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.

Sincerely,

U.S. Department of State

FOIA Requester Service Center
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On May 16, 2019:
Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request #F-2016-00084
Dear Mr. Maas,

This is in reference to your email below regarding the status of your Freedom of Information (FOIA) case control number F-2016-00084. Your request is being processed. We will follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case as soon as it becomes available. We truly appreciate your patience.

If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.

Sincerely,

U.S. Department of State

FOIA Requester Service Center
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On April 16, 2019:
Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request #F-2016-00084
Mr. Maas,

This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2016-00084

Your request is still in process. We will follow-up with our colleagues about your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.

We truly appreciate your continued patience.

If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov>>
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service
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On March 13, 2019:
Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request #F-2016-00084
Mr. Maas,

This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number (F-2016-00084).

Your request is in process. We will soon follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.

Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.

We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov>>>.
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
Official - Transitory
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On Jan. 6, 2016:
Subject:
To Whom It May Concern:

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

All U.S. State Department cables from January 1, 2011 until Jan. 6, 2016 with the term "CODEL" in the subject line.

This request rephrases request F-2015-16809 to make it easier for State Department staff to locate the records. Previously, I had requested all cables related to Congressional delegations (CODEL), however that request was speedily rejected and closed because the State Department said: "You have not reasonably described the records you seek in a way that someone familiar with Department records and programs could locate them."

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,

Dave Maass

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411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516

PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.

Mr. Maas,

This is in response to your email below regarding FOIA Case Control Number F-2016-00084.

The Office of Information Programs and Services' electronic records system indicates this request is in process and has an August 19, 2022 estimated date of completion (EDC). EDCs are estimates and are subject to change. Please be advised that the Department takes its FOIA responsibilities seriously and is processing this request as quickly as possible. If the request can be completed prior to the EDC, a response will be sent to you sooner.
If you have further concerns or questions regarding a FOIA-related matter, please send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov> or contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 202-261-8484.
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

Mr. Maass,

This is in response to your letter dated July 7, 2022, regarding FOIA Case Control Number F-2016-00084.

Our electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process and, at this time, the estimated date of completion (EDC) is still August 19, 2022. We cannot confirm that this request will be fulfilled on or before that date as EDCs are estimates and subject to change.

We truly apologize for the delayed response and appreciate your continued patience.

If you have further questions or any concerns regarding a FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center via email at FOIAStatus@state.gov<mailto:FOIAStatus@state.gov>.
Regards,

U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

Please see attached Correspondence.