Communist Activities in Africa
| Tracking # |
1469314-000 |
| Submitted | June 24, 2020 |
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From: Paul Galante
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
FBI file 64-HQ-200 Sub 302, captioned "Communist Activities in Africa". Please include all enclosures behind file (EBFs) and bulky files if they exist.
Please conduct a search of the Central Records System, including but not limited to the Electronic Surveillance (ELSUR) Indices, the Microphone Surveillance (MISUR) Indices, the Physical Surveillance (FISUR) Indices, and the Technical Surveillance (TESUR) Indices, for both main-file records and cross-reference records for all relevant names, individuals, agencies and companies. If any potentially responsive records have been destroyed and/or transferred to NARA, then I request copies of the destruction or transfer slips as well as any other documentation relating to, mentioning or describing said transfer or destruction, to include but not be limited to confirmation that the Bureau has no other copies of said records. If previously released records are available, then I request a rolling release consisting of those records while additional records are located and processed for release.
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,
Paul Galante
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
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From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
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From: Paul Galante
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $55.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Work Process Unit
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Winchester, VA 22602-4843
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Good afternoon Mr. Galante,
We're contacting you about the FOIPA request above. The FBI located approximately 1933 pages potentially responsive to your request. In response to the cost letter to you dated August 28, 2020, you submitted a check for $55, which was returned to you because no fees were owed at that time.
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Good afternoon Mr. Galante,
We hadn’t heard back from you and wanted to follow up.
Best regards,
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Good morning Mr. Galante,
We hadn’t heard back from you and wanted to follow up.
Best regards,
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Information Management Division
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From: Paul Galante
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a follow up for FOIA request 1469314-000. Please continue processing my request as originally submitted.
Sincerely,
Paul Galante
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Dear Mr. Galante,
Thank you for your email; we will continue processing your request in full.
Best regards,
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COVID-19 Impact: RIDS resumed full staffing on April 12, 2020. Commensurate with the return of full staffing levels, RIDS will being increasing its FOIA processing production. While RIDS will make its best efforts to meet increased production goals, this increased production rate may be negatively impacted by COVID-19 workplace disruptions. As a result, estimated dates of completion for Freedom of Information Act requests were impacted and you can expect lengthened response timelines. Please note that these are estimates, and these timelines may change as this national emergency evolves. The FBI remains committed to fulfilling your FOIPA request in the timeliest manner possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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