FBI MDR for Fidel Castro files (NARA)
Tracking # |
RD 41503 |
Submitted | Nov. 2, 2013 |
Est. Completion | None |
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From: Jason Smathers
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
FBI files 139-HQ-1201 and 92-HQ-3267
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In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,
Jason Smathers
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From: Britney Crawford
*Dear Mr. Smathers,*
*This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act request of November
2, 2013. (our case reference number RD-41503) You requested FBI files
139-HQ-1201 and 92-HQ-3267.*
*We located responsive records for both cases. Hopefully the following may
be of assistance to you:*
- *Case file 139-HQ-1201: We have one box, totaling approximately 450
pages, from RG 65: HSCA Subject Files re: Arthur Balletti. *
- *Case file 92-HQ-3267: We have 10 boxes, totaling approximately 9,000
pages, from RG 65: HSCA Subject Files re: John Roselli. *
*To narrow the scope of your request, we suggest you search our JFK
Assassination Collection database. The database is a document level index
of over 260,000 documents. A search in our collection database resulted in
84 hits relating to 139-HQ-1201 and 989 hits relating to 92-HQ-3267. Each
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--
Sincerely,
Britney N. Crawford
Archivist
Special Access and FOIA Branch (RD-F)
(301) 837-3070
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 2, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #RD 41503.
Thank you for your help.
From: Britney Crawford
Dear Mr. Smathers,
Your case is now closed. We sent you a final response email on November 6,
2013. Based on the information we provided you can decide to come to our
facility in College Park, MD to view the materials and/or order copies.
Please note that copies are $.80 per page.
Sincerely,
BRITNEY N. CRAWFORD
Archivist
RD-F Special Access and FOIA
(301) 837-3070
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Sincerely,
Britney N. Crawford
Archivist
Special Access and FOIA Branch (RD-F)
(301) 837-3070
From: National Archives and Records Administration
Requester Jason Smathers--
I am writing in further response to your Freedom of Information Act request
of 11/2/2013 for records in the custody of the National Archives and
Records Administration. Your request for FBI case files *139-HQ-1201 and
92-HQ-3267* on *Fidel Castro* was received in this office on 11/4/2013 and
assigned FOIA tracking number 41503.
These two FBI files were transferred to the National Archives by the FBI as
part of the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection.
The JFK Act does not preclude requests for review under the FOIA.
Case file 139-HQ-1201 was open in full at the time of your request.
Case file 92-HQ-3267 has been reviewed pursuant to provisions of the Kennedy
Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992
<https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/review-board/report/appendix-c.pdf>
(JFK Act). While the majority of the file is open and available, 62 serials
have portions withheld pursuant to Sections 10 or 11 of the JFK Act. These
exemptions are as follows:
10(a) (including 10(a)(1) and 10(a)(2) - information withheld under Court
Seal, or to preserve the secrecy of Grand Jury proceedings
11(a) - information withheld pursuant to Section 6013 of the Internal
Revenue Code
I have attached a worksheet that lists all the serials from case file
92-HQ-3267 that have portions withheld, as well as specifying which JFK Act
exemption codes apply. This worksheet provides links to digitized versions
of these serials, which are available online. A portion of the serials
released in full is also available online.
For all other portions of 92-HQ-3267, which have been previously released
in full, you or your representative may view the files at the National
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Dr. A. M. Weimer
Supervisory Archivist
Special Access and FOIA Program (RF)
(pronouns: they/them, she/her)
National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5510
College Park, MD 20740-6001
(301) 837-0604
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RD 41503 Smathers
From: National Archives and Records Administration
Requester Jason Smathers--
In the event that no one responded to your fee waiver request in 2013:
You requested a waiver for reproduction fees ordinarily charged to
researchers.
Records transferred to the custody of the National Archives are exempt from
the fee and fee waiver provisions of the Freedom of Information Act because
a fee schedule was in effect prior to enactment. The applicable section
states that “nothing in this subparagraph shall supersede fees chargeable
under a statute specifically providing for setting the level of fees for
particular types of records” (5 U.S.C. 552 (a)(4)(A)(vi)). The relevant fee
statute authorizes the National Archives “to charge a fee for making or
authenticating copies or reproductions of materials transferred to the
Archivist’s custody.” (44 U.S.C. 2116(c)). Our fee schedule is available
online at https://www.archives.gov/research/order/fees. The inability to
grant the requested fee waiver does not constitute a denial under the terms
of the Freedom of Information Act.
If you are not satisfied with our action on this request, you have the
right to file an administrative appeal within ninety (90) calendar days
from the date of this letter. Appeals must be in writing and may be
delivered by regular U.S. mail or by e-mail. By filing an appeal, you
preserve your rights under the Freedom of Information Act and present the
deciding agency with an opportunity to review your request and reconsider
its decision. If you submit your appeal by regular mail, it should be
addressed to the Deputy Archivist of the United States (ND), National
Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 4200, College
Park, Maryland 20740-6001. Both the letter and envelope should be clearly
marked “FOIA Appeal.” If you submit your appeal by e-mail, please send it
to foia@nara.gov, addressed to the Deputy Archivist, with the words “FOIA
Appeal” in the subject line. Please be certain to explain why you believe
this response does not meet the requirements of the Freedom of Information
Act. All communications concerning this request should reference FOIA case
number 41503.
If you would like the opportunity to discuss our response and attempt to
resolve your dispute without initiating the appeals process, you may
contact our FOIA Public Liaison for assistance:
Accessioned Executive Branch Records – Washington, DC Area
FOIA Requester Service Center: 301-837-3190
Acting FOIA Public Liaison: Rebecca Calcagno
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500
College Park, MD 20740-6001
E-mail: dc.foia.liaison@nara.gov
If you are unable to resolve your dispute through our Public Liaison, the
Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is the federal FOIA
ombudsman. OGIS offers mediation services to help resolve disputes between
FOIA requesters and federal agencies. You may contact OGIS at the following
address:
Office of Government Information Services (OGIS)
National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 2510
College Park, MD 20740-6001
202-741-5770
1-877-684-6448
This email is UNCLASSIFIED.
Dr. A. M. Weimer
Supervisory Archivist
Special Access and FOIA Program (RF)
(pronouns: they/them, she/her)
National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5510
College Park, MD 20740-6001
(301) 837-0604
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