First FOIA (Peace Corps)
| Tracking # |
19-0074 |
| Multi Request | First FOIA |
| Submitted | May 20, 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: Peace Corps
Dear Ms. Best,
This serves as an acknowledgement of your May 21, 2019, FOIA request, which our office received May 22, 2019. It has been assigned tracking number 19-0074.
I am the FOIA Specialist assigned to your case. We accept your media fee category status for this request, and we agree to waive FOIA fees this instance. Within 20 business days you will receive a status update. If you have any questions, please contact me at (202) 692-1236 or FOIA@peacecorps.gov<mailto:FOIA@peacecorps.gov>.
Thank you and have a great day!
Brianna Johnson
FOIA/Privacy Act Specialist
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From: Peace Corps
Ms. Best,
In order for our office to conduct a complete and thorough search, please clarify item 2 of your request:
2. Documents discussing proposals and procedures- Is this regarding the creation of the Peace Corps FOIA office and procedures for running the new program?
Once our office receives clarification from you, we will continue to process your request.
Best regards,
Brianna Johnson
FOIA/Privacy Act Specialist
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From: Emma North-Best
Yep - thanks for the clarifying, and for your help with this request. =)
From: Peace Corps
Hi Ms. Best,
Currently, our office is working on a response. However, we are waiting on information from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) regarding how our agency's records were handled during the 1970s and early 1980s. We will provide a response as soon as we have these details.
Best regards,
Brianna Johnson
FOIA/Privacy Act Specialist
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From: Emma North-Best
Thank you so much for keeping me up to date, I really appreciate it! ^_^
From: Peace Corps
Dear Ms. Best,
Attached you will find the final response for FOIA 19-0074.
Best regards,
Brianna Johnson
FOIA/Privacy Act Specialist
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From: Emma North-Best
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Emma Best
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