FEMA Field Force course materials
| Tracking # |
2017-FEFO-00982 |
| Submitted | Jan. 15, 2017 |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
Any and all available documents, course guides, syllabi, handouts, Powerpoints, slide shows, presentations, audio recordings, video recordings, homework assignments, and another other materials associated with the following FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness courses:
• Field Force Operations Facilitator Training Program
• Field Force Command and Planning
• Field Force Extrication Tactics
• Field Force Operations
Please also provide all available data regarding the number of trainers and trainees or others that have taken the course, along with all available segregable information, including but not limited to the jurisdiction or agency represented, the number of attendees, and the location of the course.
http://cdp.dhs.gov/find-training/course/PER-200
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,
Beryl C.D. Lipton
From: Presley, Paula
Dear Mr. Lipton,
This acknowledges receipt of your January 15, 2017 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), dated and received on January 17, 2017. You are seeking any and all available documents, course guides, syllabi, handouts, PowerPoints, slide shows, presentations, audio recordings, video recordings, homework assignments, and another other materials associated with the following FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness courses:
* Field Force Operations Facilitator Training Program
* Field Force Command and Planning
* Field Force Extrication Tactics
* Field Force Operations
Please also provide all available data regarding the number of trainers and trainees or others that have taken the course, along with all available segregable information, including but not limited to the jurisdiction or agency represented, the number of attendees, and the location of the course
Due to the increasing number of FOIA requests received by this office, we may encounter some delay in processing your request. Per Section 5.5(a) of the DHS FOIA regulations, 6 C.F.R. Part 5, the Department processes FOIA requests according to their order of receipt. Although FEMA's goal is to respond within 20 business days of receipt of your request, the FOIA does permit a 10-day extension of this time period. As your request seeks numerous documents that will necessitate a thorough and wide-ranging search, DHS/FEMA will invoke a 10-day extension for your request, as allowed by Title 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(B). If you care to narrow the scope of your request, please contact our office. We will make every effort to comply with your request in a timely manner; however, there are currently 1296 open requests ahead of yours.
Provisions of the Act allow us to recover part of the cost of complying with your request. We shall charge you for records in accordance with the DHS interim FOIA regulations as they apply to non-commercial requestors. As a non-commercial requestor, you will be charged 10-cents per page for duplication, although the first 100 pages are free, as are the first two hours of search time, after which you will pay the per quarter-hour rate ($4.00, $7.00, $10.25) of the searcher. We will construe the submission of your request as an agreement to pay up to $50.00. You will be contacted before any further fees are accrued.
We have queried the appropriate program offices of FEMA for responsive records. If any responsive records are located, they will be reviewed for determination of releasability. Please be assured that one of the FOIA Specialist in our office will respond to your request expeditiously as possible. We appreciate your patience as we proceed with your request.
To check the status of your FOIA requests you may use the online check status capability at http://www.dhs.gov/foia-status. Simply enter your request number and click the "Check Status" button. More information concerning the FOIA and implementing DHS regulations is available on-line at: www.dhs.gov/xfoia/editorial_0318.shtm<http://www.dhs.gov/xfoia/editorial_0318.shtm>.
Your request has been assigned reference number FEMA 2017-FEFO-00982. Please refer to this identifier in any future correspondence. Please refer to this identifier in any future correspondence. If you need to contact our office concerning this request, please call (202) 646-3323 or electronically at FEMA-FOIA@fema.dhs.gov<mailto:FEMA-FOIA@fema.dhs.gov>.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Disclosure Branch
Records Management Division
Mission Support Bureau
Paula Presley
Program Specialist
Disclosure Branch (FOIA Office)
Records Management Division
Federal Emergency Management Agency
US Department of Homeland Security
Office - 202-212-5877
Mobile - 202-320-0187
Paula.presley@fema.dhs.gov<mailto:Paula.presley@fema.dhs.gov>
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 Jan. 15, 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 #2017-FEFO-00982.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Hawkins, Christopher
Good Afternoon Mr. Lipton
This responds to the telephoned inquiry on the status of your Freedom of Information Act request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2017-FEFO-00982.
This case has been received and assigned to an agency component to begin a search for responsive documents. As of today's date, that component has not yet provided a response to us within the Disclosure Branch.
Please be advised that once responsive documents are received, should there be any, they must undergo a legally mandated review and redaction process which may not be bypassed and will require additional time.
Once the review is completed, you will be sent a final response letter detailing the circumstances of your case. Your continued patience is appreciated.
Respectfully,
Christopher Hawkins
Management Analyst
FEMA FOIA Disclosure Branch
HQ/OCAO/MS/RMD/DB
US Department of Homeland Security
Christopher.Hawkins@fema.dhs.gov
Office: (202) 646-3250
Mobile: (202) 716-8977
From: MuckRock
Hello Mr. Hawkins,
Thanks so much for your note. I look forward to the day when the responsible component returns its response to you! While we're on the subject of this request, I just wanted to provide some clarification about the address to which you had initially sent your message and the address for this request. Unless I'm mistaken (and, please, do tell me if this is the case), you are referencing 2017-FEFO-00982, which was related to FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness courses. If this is the case, I would very much appreciate it if future communications regarding this request could be sent to the specific email address assigned to it: requests@muckrock.com. This will help cut down on confusion in the future, since we both handle a lot of requests and such slip-ups can be quite time-consuming and irritating for everyone involved.
Thanks again for all of your help on this and all of our requests, and I hope the rest of the week treats you swimmingly.
Best wishes,
Beryl
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 Jan. 15, 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 #2017-FEFO-00982.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Hawkins, Christopher
Good Morning Mr. Lipton,
This responds to your emailed inquiry on the status of your Freedom of Information Act request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2017-FEFO-00982.
Your case has been received and assigned to an agency component to begin a search for responsive documents.
That component has not yet provided a response. Rest assured your case has not been forgotten. The assigned component has been advised again today for a response. Please know that once responsive documents are received, they must undergo a legally mandated review and redaction process which
may not be bypassed, and will require additional time.
Upon completion of the review, and approval of our Office of Chief Counsel, you will receive the responsive documents with a final response letter detailing the circumstances of your case.
Your continued patience is greatly appreciated. 4/5/2017
Respectfully,
Christopher Hawkins
Management Analyst
FEMA FOIA Disclosure Branch
HQ/OCAO/MS/RMD/DB
US Department of Homeland Security
Christopher.Hawkins@fema.dhs.gov
Office: (202) 646-3250
Mobile: (202) 716-8977
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Mr. Hawkins,
Thanks so much for the update. I'll look forward to hearing from you again.
Hope you have a lovely afternoon,
Beryl
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 Jan. 15, 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 #2017-FEFO-00982.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Jan. 15, 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 #2017-FEFO-00982.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Jan. 15, 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 #2017-FEFO-00982.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Jan. 15, 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 #2017-FEFO-00982.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Jan. 15, 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 #2017-FEFO-00982.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Hawkins, Christopher
Good Morning,
FOIA 2017-FEFO-00982 has moved to our Pending Queue. This means it is soon to undergo a legally mandated review and redaction process requiring additional time. Upon completion of the review process, you will be sent the responsive documents and a final response letter detailing the circumstances of your case. Your continued patience is appreciated. 9/5/2017
Christopher R. Hawkins
Management Analyst - Disclosure Branch
Information Management Division
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Desk: (202) 646-3250
Mobile: (202) 714-8400
Christopher.Hawkins@fema.dhs.gov<mailto:Christopher.Hawkins@fema.dhs.gov>
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Mr. Hawkins,
Thanks so much for this update. I really appreciate your continued efforts.
Have a lovely weekend,
Beryl
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 Jan. 15, 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 #2017-FEFO-00982.
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 request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 15, 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 #2017-FEFO-00982.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Good Morning,
Thank you for your email. In regards to your FOIA case number 2017-FEFO-00982, your request is currently under review. Upon completion of the review process, you will be sent the responsive documents and a final response letter. Your continued patience is appreciated.
Regards,
Kevin Hill
FEMA Disclosure Branch
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 15, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 1, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2017-FEFO-00982.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for your email. In regards to your FOIA case number 2017-FEFO-00982, your request is currently under review. Upon completion of the review process, you will be sent the responsive documents and a final response letter. Your continued patience is appreciated.
Regards,
Kevin Hill
FEMA Disclosure Branch
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 15, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 1, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2017-FEFO-00982.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Good Afternoon,
I spoke with the review team and they are anticipating an estimated completion on February 16, 2018.
Paula Presley
Program Specialist – Disclosure Branch
Division of Information Management
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Office 202-212-5877
Mobile 202-320-0187
Paula.presley@fema.dhs.gov<mailto:Paula.presley@fema.dhs.gov>
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 15, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 16, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2017-FEFO-00982.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Good Afternoon,
I have been advised from the processing team the estimated date of delivery is anticipated for March 15, 2018.
Thank you for your continued patience and have a pleasant day.
Paula Presley
Program Specialist – Disclosure Branch
Division of Information Management
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Office 202-212-5877
Mobile 202-320-0187
Paula.presley@fema.dhs.gov<mailto:Paula.presley@fema.dhs.gov>
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Ms. Presley,
Thank you so much for your update. I'll look forward to hearing from your office again in a few weeks.
Have a lovely Wednesday,
Beryl
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 15, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 16, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2017-FEFO-00982.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 15, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 16, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2017-FEFO-00982.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Good afternoon,
This is an update on the status of your Freedom of Information Act request FEMA FOIA 2017-FEFO-00982.
Your request is in its final stage of review by a senior analyst. We apologize for the delay as additional documents had to be obtained to fulfill your entire request. Our anticipated delivery date is no later than May 31st, 2018.
We appreciate your patience and once again apologize for any inconvenience our delay may have caused. Please let us know if you have any additional questions regarding your request.
Sincerely,
Kolu Ziama
Contractor – Disclosure Branch
Information Management Division
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Desk phone: (202) 212-3894
kolu.ziama@associates.fema.dhs.gov<mailto:kolu.ziama@associates.fema.dhs.gov>
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From: Beryl Lipton
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your update. I really appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Beryl
From: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Ms. Lipton,
You are welcome.
Regards,
Kolu Ziama
Contractor – Disclosure Branch
Information Management Division
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Desk phone: (202) 212-3894
kolu.ziama@associates.fema.dhs.gov<mailto:kolu.ziama@associates.fema.dhs.gov>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 15, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 16, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2017-FEFO-00982.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Good Morning,
This is an update on the status of your Freedom of Information Act request FEMA FOIA 2017-FEFO-00982.
Once again, we apologize for the delay in receiving a response to your request. As previously stated, your request is in its final stage of review by a Senior Analyst. Please expect to receive a final response no later than Friday, June 29, 2018. We are working hard to get it to you as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Once again we apologize for any inconvenience our delay may have caused, and we appreciate your patience.
Sincerely,
Kolu Ziama
Contractor – Disclosure Branch
Information Management Division
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Desk phone: (202) 212-3894
kolu.ziama@associates.fema.dhs.gov<mailto:kolu.ziama@associates.fema.dhs.gov>
From: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Ms. Lipton,
I wanted to provide you with an update on your FOIA request for my associate Kolu who is out of the office today. Our analysts have completed the processing and review of your request, however your request did have to be sent to one of our attorneys for a legal review before it is sent out to you. This will be the final stage of processing your request and as soon as our legal team completes their review we will be sending you your final response. We do appreciate your patience as we work to get your final response out to you as quickly as possible.
Kind regards,
Glenn Schroeder
Disclosure Branch
Information Management Division
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Telephone: (202) 646-3323
FEMA-FOIA@fema.dhs.gov<mailto:FEMA-FOIA@fema.dhs.gov>
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello!
Thanks so much for the update. Please let me know if there's anything else I can do to help, and I'll look forward to hearing from you again.
Best wishes,
Beryl
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 15, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 16, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2017-FEFO-00982.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Good afternoon Ms. Lipton,
This is an update on the status of your Freedom of Information Act request FEMA FOIA 2017-FEFO-00982.
As previously updated by Mr. Schroeder in our last email to you, reviews by our analysts have been concluded; due to the information included in the documents, our attorneys are currently conducting a legal review before we release the documents to you. Please allow to receive your response within the next few weeks. I will send you constant updates as our attorneys continue their review. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the process or anything at all. I apologize for any inconvenience the delay may have caused. I appreciate your patience.
Thank you,
Kolu Ziama
Contractor – Disclosure Branch
Information Management Division
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Desk phone: (202) 212-3894
kolu.ziama@associates.fema.dhs.gov<mailto:kolu.ziama@associates.fema.dhs.gov>
From: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Good afternoon Ms. Lipton,
This is an update on the status of your Freedom of Information Act request FEMA FOIA 2017-FEFO-00982.
As promised, I wanted to send you an update on your FOIA request. Our attorneys are wrapping up their review of the responsive documents; it should take no more than two to three weeks for you to receive the documents. I will update you if there are any changes. I apologize for any inconvenience the delay may have caused, and I gratefully appreciate your patience.
Thank you.
Kolu Ziama
Contractor – Disclosure Branch
Information Management Division
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Desk phone: (202) 212-3894
kolu.ziama@associates.fema.dhs.gov<mailto:kolu.ziama@associates.fema.dhs.gov>
From: Federal Emergency Management Agency
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
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