DOS Communication w/ trump for America re: antisemitism envoy

Russel Neiss filed this request with the U.S. Department of State of the United States of America.

It is a clone of this request.

Tracking #

F-2017-06128

Est. Completion Dec. 31, 2020
Status
Fix Required

Communications

From: Russel Neiss

To Whom It May Concern:

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

All communications between the Department to or from representatives of Trump For America, Inc generated between November 9, 2016 and January 20, 2017 mentioning the "Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism" or "S/RGA/SEAS" or "J/DRL/SEAS"

For reference, this is the New Jersey based 501(c)(4) supporting the transition team for the Office of the President Elect and of the Vice President Elect.

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,

Russel Neiss

From: Department of State

An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.

From: FOIA Status

Mr. Neiss,

Given the high volume of FOIA requests, in addition to a backlog which the Department is working diligently to reduce, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA requests.

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: August 2017

ECD's 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 releases 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) 261-8582 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

From: FOIA Status

Dear Mr. Neiss,

This is a follow-up to your email below concerning case control F-2017-06128.

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 August 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 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 appreciate your continued patience. 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 email to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.

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

From: FOIA Status

Mr. Neiss,

This is in response to your e-mail below concerning case control number F-2017-06128. Your case is in process and has a current estimated completion date (ECD) of December 2017. 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 may or may not include coordination with other agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.). Interim release dates are provided, as applicable.

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>.
Regards,

U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

From: FOIA Status

Mr. Neiss-At this time the estimated date of completion(EDC) is still 12/29/2017.
Regards,
Katrina Wood
FOIA Requester Service Center

From: FOIA Status

Mr. Neiss-At this time the estimated date of completion(EDC) is still 12/29/2017.
Regards,
Katrina Wood
FOIA Requester Service Center
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From: U.S. Department of State

Mr. Neiss,

This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-06128.

The Office of Information Programs and Services' (IPS) electronic records system indicates that the estimated date of completion (EDC) for this request is December 2017. Please note that EDCs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates and not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, due to various extenuating factors.
The Department processes FOIA and Privacy Act requests on a first-in, first-out basis, and currently has a backlog of approximately 13,000 cases. As a result, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests.

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,

L. Temple
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

From: U.S. Department of State

Mr. Neiss,

This is in reference to your email dated November 17, 2017 regarding FOIA request case control number F-2017-06128. The Office of Information Programs and Services' (IPS) electronic records system indicates that the estimated date of completion (EDC) for this request is still December 2017. Please note that EDCs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates and not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, due to various extenuating factors.

The Department processes FOIA and Privacy Act requests on a first-in, first-out basis, and currently has a backlog of approximately 11,900 cases. As a result, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests.

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>

From: U.S. Department of State

Dear Russel Neiss,

This is in reference to your e-mail dated December 18, 2017, inquiring about the status of your Freedom of Information Act request. Your request continues to be processed. Due to the FOIA backlog of 11,100 cases, your estimated date of completion will be extended past December 31, 2017. Information regarding your request will be provided to you as soon as it becomes available.

We appreciate your patience during this process.

If you have any questions, please refer to your case control number F-2015-14962 for an update on the status of your request.

Sincerely,

Charlotte W. Duckett
U.S. Department of State

From: U.S. Department of State

FOIA Status would like to recall the message, "Freedom of Information Request #F-2017-06128".

From: U.S. Department of State

FOIA Status would like to recall the message, "Freedom of Information Request #F-2017-06128".

From: U.S. Department of State

Official
UNCLASSIFIED

From: Russel Neiss

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 10, 2017. It initially had an EDC of December 2017.

Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2017-06128.

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

From: U.S. Department of State

Mr. Neiss,

This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-06128. 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 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 send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
J. Berhane
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

From: U.S. Department of State

Mr. Neiss,

This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-06128. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request still 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

From: U.S. Department of State

Mr. Neiss,

This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-06128. 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

From: U.S. Department of State

Mr. Neiss,

This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-06128. 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

From: U.S. Department of State

Mr. Neiss,

This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-06128. 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

From: U.S. Department of State

Dear Mr. Neiss,

This is in response to your email below concerning your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case control number F-2017-06128.

Your request is in process. You will be notified of the results of the Department's search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.

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>.

Sincerely,

U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

From: U.S. Department of State

Dear Mr. Neiss,

This is in reference to your email below concerning your Freedom of Information (FOIA) case control number F-2017-06128. 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>.

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

From: U.S. Department of State

Mr. Neiss,

This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2017-06128

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

From: U.S. Department of State

Mr. Neiss,

This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2015-01628

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

From: U.S. Department of State

Mr. Neiss,

This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2015-01628

The Office of Information Programs and Services revised that in our Freedoms Data Base System that your case has been closed since 7/9/2015. Please notes this in your records for future status checks on this particular case.

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

From: Russel Neiss

Hi,

I'm writing to inquire about F-2017-06128 NOT F-2015-01628

It is again copied below, and was originally submitted on March 10, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.

Best,
Russel Neiss

From: Russel Neiss

Hi,

I'm writing to inquire about F-2017-06128 NOT F-2015-01628

It is again copied below, and was originally submitted on March 10, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.

Best,
Russel Neiss

From: U.S. Department of State

Mr. Neiss,

This is a follow-up response to your email concerning your FOIA case control number F-2017-06128

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

Official
UNCLASSIFIED

From: U.S. Department of State

Dear Russel Neiss,

This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA control number F-2017-06128.

Your request is in process. You will be notified of the results of the Department's search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.
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,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

From: U.S. Department of State

Dear Russel Neiss,

This is in response to case control number F-2017-06128.

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

From: U.S. Department of State

Mr. Neiss,

This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2017-06128

Your FOIA case is still in process and your request for an estimated date of completion (EDC) has been noted. We will notify you as soon as an EDC has been determined for your 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

From: U.S. Department of State

Mr. Neiss,

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-2017-06128.

It has been determined that the EDC for this request is December 31, 2020. ECDs 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,

U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center

UNCLASSIFIED

From: Russel Neiss

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 10, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2017-06128 and an EDC of December 31, 2020.

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

From: U.S. Department of State

Please see attached correspondence.

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