FCC talking points re: John Oliver net neutrality segment
Tracking # |
2014-474 |
Submitted | June 9, 2014 |
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From: Shawn Musgrave
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
-All talking points memos regarding the "Last Week Tonight" segment on net neutrality and resulting flood of public comments that temporarily overwhelmed the FCC website
-All emails sent to or from FCC commissioners from June 1, 2014 to the day this request is processed that contain the following keywords:
"Oliver" or "Olliver"
"HBO"
"Last Week Tonight"
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
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,
Shawn Musgrave
From: Stephanie Kost
Dear Mr. Musgrave:
This acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Your request has been assigned FOIA Control number 2014-474. Agencies are allowed 20 working days to respond to your request, extending this period for an additional 10 working days under certain circumstances. See 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i) and 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(B)(i). We anticipate responding to your request on 7/8/14. If additional time is needed to respond to your request you will be notified.
If you have any questions concerning this notice, please call the FOIA Office at: (202) 418-0440.
Sincerely,
FCC FOIA Office
From: Andrea Kearney
Dear Mr. Musgrave,
This is in reference to your Freedom of Information Act request filed with the Federal Communications Commission, requesting:
All talking points memos regarding the "Last Week Tonight" segment on net neutrality and resulting flood of public comments that temporarily overwhelmed the FCC website; and
All emails sent to or from FCC Commissioners from June 1, 2014 to the day this request is processed that contain the following keywords: "Oliver" or "Olliver;" "HBO;" or "Last Week Tonight."
The request was assigned FCC FOIA Control No. 2014-474, with a response due July 8, 2014. Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 0.461(g)(1), we are extending the date for responding to your request to July 22, 2014.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Andrea Kearney
Attorney, Administrative Law Division
Office of General Counsel
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 June 9, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #2014-474.
Thank you for your help.
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 June 9, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #2014-474.
Thank you for your help.
From: Andrea Kearney
Dear Mr. Musgrave,
Thank you for your status inquiries, and my apologies for the delay in getting back to you. Your request involved searching numerous files and gathering hundreds of pages of documents. We are currently preparing your response and believe that you should receive it in the next couple of weeks. We appreciate your patience and will continue to work in good faith to process your request as quickly as possible.
Andrea Kearney
Attorney, Administrative Law Division
Office of General Counsel
From: Federal Communications Commission
A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.
From: Rhonda Hill
Please see attached Freedom of Information (FOIA) decision and enclosure from OGC in response to your FOIA request, 2014-474.
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