Diplomatic Intercepts - Portugal
| Tracking # |
1423733-000, DOJ-AP-2019-004471 1423733-000 |
| Submitted | Dec. 5, 2018 |
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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:
A copy of FBI file 65-HQ-41833, on the interception of diplomatic communications from the Portugese government during World War II.
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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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 5, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
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From: Paul Galante
To Whom It May Concern:
This is an appeal of FOIA request 1423733-000. I am appealing the decisions to neither confirm or deny the existence of segregable records, to deny the request in full under exemptions b1 and b3, and the integrity of the search performed in its entirety. This record is in fact known to exist as its existence has already been disclosed in records previously released by the FBI, including records posted online to the Vault. Relevant excerpts of those files have been enclosed for your convenience. I appreciate your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Paul Galante
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
This message is to notify you of a new appeal submission to the FOIAonline application. Appeal information is as follows:
* Appeal Tracking Number: DOJ-AP-2019-004471
* Request Tracking Number: 1423733
* Requester Name: Paul Galante
* Date Submitted: 04/24/2019
* Appeal Status: Submitted
* Description: FBI appeal
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following request, copied below. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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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 Dec. 5, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1423733-000, DOJ-AP-2019-004471.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Dec. 5, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1423733-000, DOJ-AP-2019-004471.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Dec. 5, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1423733-000, DOJ-AP-2019-004471.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Appeals are handled by the Office of Information Policy (OIP), U.S. Department of Justice, not the FBI. Once OIP renders a decision regarding your appeal, the FBI will be notified of the decision.
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Respectfully,
Public Information Officer
Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS) FBI-Information Management Division
170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843
Direct: (540) 868-4593
Fax: (540) 868-4391
Questions E-mail: foipaquestions@fbi.gov<mailto:foipaquestions@fbi.gov>
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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 Dec. 5, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1423733-000, DOJ-AP-2019-004471.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Dec. 5, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1423733-000, DOJ-AP-2019-004471.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Dec. 5, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1423733-000, DOJ-AP-2019-004471.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Dec. 5, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1423733-000, DOJ-AP-2019-004471.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Dec. 5, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1423733-000, DOJ-AP-2019-004471.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
DOJ-AP-2019-004471 has been processed with the following final disposition: Completely Reversed/Remanded.
Given the nature of this request, some records are only being released to you as the requester. If you have an account in FOIAonline, you may access those records by [FOIAONLINE_HOME]. Otherwise, those responsive records will be sent via the method agreed upon with the FOIA processor.
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