First FOIA (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)
| Tracking # |
FOIA-2019-79 |
| Multi Request | First FOIA |
| Submitted | May 20, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | Aug. 14, 2019 |
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From: Emma North-Best
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
*Documents generated as part of the creation of the FOIA office (defined as whatever department, office, or coordinator is responsible for overseeing and/or processing FOIA requests), whether this was at the time of the agency's creation or the passage of the Freedom of Information Act, to include:
1. The instruction to do so from the Agency, as well as any guidance from the senior leadership
2. Documents discussing proposals and procedures
3. Any legal guidance or analysis produced or acquired by the Agency in response to or as part of the creation of the FOIA office
4. Internal documents from the press office, legislative liaison's office (or equivalent), general counsel's office (or equivalent), director's office (or equivalent) or the newly created FOIA office, reacting to or characterizing the office and it's creation
* A copy of the agency's first perfected (successful) FOIA request
* Copies of other FOIA requests filed before the FOIA request described above
* Processing notes, search slips and response documents regarding the FOIA requests described above
* The first set of guidelines, instructions and/or forms created to control the agency's processing of FOIA requests
* A copy of the agency's first successful FOIA appeal
* Copies of other FOIA appeals received by the agency before the appeal described above
* Processing notes, search slips and response documents regarding the FOIA appeals described above
* The first set of guidelines, instructions and/or forms created to control the agency's processing of FOIA appeals
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,
Emma Best
From: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Emma Best
Please be advised that based upon record retention policies the historical type of material as described in your email would not be available. We kindly ask that you consider withdrawing and/or amending your request to include other types of FOIA material that may be of interest to you regarding Freedom of Information Act material.
We would be happy to further discuss this matter with you and answer any questions that you may have regarding this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact the FOIA/CEII Service Center at foia-ceii@ferc.gov/(202) 502-6088 or contact me directly at (202) 502-8389.
Sincerely,
Toyia Johnson
Toyia Johnson
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission<http://www.ferc.gov>
Office of External Affairs
FOIA Public Liaison
Phone: (202) 502-8389 / Toll Free: 1-866-208-FERC
Email: foia-ceii@ferc.gov<mailto:foia-ceii@ferc.gov>
* Click here<http://www.ferc.gov/legal/ceii-foia/foia/foia-new-form/FOIARequest.aspx> to submit Freedom of Information Act request.
* Click here<http://www.ferc.gov/legal/ceii-foia/ceii/eceii.asp> to submit a Critical Energy/Electric Infrastructure Information request and Non Disclosure Agreement.
NOTICE: This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipients and may contain information that is classified as privileged, CEII or otherwise protected from disclosure. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete the original message and attachments from your computer and other electronic devices.
From: Emma North-Best
You are obliged to search, especially as the attachment to the original request has a provision for if the documents were destroyed or sent to NARA.
From: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Emma Best
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission accepted your Freedom of Information Request (FOIA). This request has been assigned reference number FOIA-2019-79. Every effort will be made to respond to your FOIA request within twenty business days or by 6/27/2019. (See attachment)
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our FOIA-CEII Service Center by email at foia-ceii@ferc.gov<mailto:foia-ceii@ferc.gov>/(202) 502-6088 or contact me directly at (202) 502-8389.
Sincerely,
Toyia
Toyia Johnson
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission<http://www.ferc.gov/>
Office of External Affairs
FOIA Public Liaison
Phone: (202) 502-8389 / Toll Free: 1-866-208-FERC
Email: foia-ceii@ferc.gov<mailto:foia-ceii@ferc.gov>
* Click here<http://www.ferc.gov/legal/ceii-foia/foia/foia-new-form/FOIARequest.aspx> to submit Freedom of Information Act request.
* Click here<http://www.ferc.gov/legal/ceii-foia/ceii/eceii.asp> to submit a Critical Energy/Electric Infrastructure Information request and Non Disclosure Agreement.
NOTICE: This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipients and may contain information that is classified as privileged, CEII or otherwise protected from disclosure. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete the original message and attachments from your computer and other electronic devices.
From: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
An interim response, stating the request is being processed.
From: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Emma Best
Please find attached a letter regarding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request number FERC FOIA-2019-79 . A copy of this letter has also been mailed to you via the U.S. Postal Service.
If you have questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our FOIA-CEII Service Center at foia-ceii@ferc.gov<mailto:foia-ceii@ferc.gov>/(202) 502-6088 or contact me directly at (202) 502-8389.
Sincerely,
Toyia Johnson
Toyia Johnson
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission<http://www.ferc.gov>
Office of External Affairs
FOIA Public Liaison
Phone: (202) 502-8389 / Toll Free: 1-866-208-FERC
Email: foia-ceii@ferc.gov<mailto:foia-ceii@ferc.gov>
* Click here<http://www.ferc.gov/legal/ceii-foia/foia/foia-new-form/FOIARequest.aspx> to submit Freedom of Information Act request.
* Click here<http://www.ferc.gov/legal/ceii-foia/ceii/eceii.asp> to submit a Critical Energy/Electric Infrastructure Information request and Non Disclosure Agreement.
NOTICE: This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipients and may contain information that is classified as privileged, CEII or otherwise protected from disclosure. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete the original message and attachments from your computer and other electronic devices.
From: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
An interim response, stating the request is being processed.
From: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Hello Ms. Best,
I am writing to inform you that we are continuing to process your request and expect to have a formal response letter for you no later than July 25, 2019. If you have any additional questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me at the email and number below.
Thanks,
Michelle A. Davis, Esq.
Attorney-Advisor
General & Administrative Law
Office of the General Counsel
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20246
(202) 502-8687
michelle.davis2@ferc.gov<mailto:michelle.davis2@ferc.gov>
From: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Hello Ms. Best,
I am following up on the email below to let you know that we are continuing to search our Agency files and process your request and we hope to have a response for you no later than August 14, 2019.
Please contact me directly if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank You,
Michelle A. Davis
(202) 502-8687
From: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
A no responsive documents response.
From: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Emma Best
Please find attached a letter from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) FOIA-2019-79. A copy of the letter will be mailed to you on the next business day via the U.S. Postal Service.
If you have questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our FOIA-CEII Service Center by email at foia-ceii@ferc.gov<mailto:foia-ceii@ferc.gov> or contact me directly at (202) 502-6850.
Keith Masill
Office of External Affairs
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Keith.Masill@ferc.gov<mailto:Keith.Masill@ferc.gov>
(202) 502-6850
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