First FOIA (United States Secret Service)

Submitted on Monday, May 27, 2019 - 14:37
Submitted by user: Anonymous
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Select the DHS component you wish to submit your request to: : United States
Secret Service (USSS)
Title:
First Name: Emma
Middle Initial:
Last Name: Best
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Email Address: requests@muckrock.com
Country: United States
Address 1: MuckRock News DEPT MR 73619
Address 2: 411A Highland Ave
City: Somerville
State: Massachusetts
Zip Code: 02144
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Are you requesting records on yourself? No
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By initialing here you are providing your electronic signature.:
Please describe the records you are seeking as clearly and precisely as
possible:
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

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Dear Requester, Please see the attached letter regarding the status of yourFOIA/PA request.  If you have any questions in regard to this matter,please contact this office at (202) 406-6370. Thank you, Freedom of Information Act & Privacy Act Program United States Secret Service 245 Murray Lane, SW, Building T-5 Washington, DC  20223 Phone: (202) 406-6370 Fax: (2020 406-5586 Email: FOIA@USSS.DHS.GOV

All e-mail to/from this account is subject to official review and is for official use only. Action may be taken in response to any inappropriate use of the Secret Service's e-mail system. This e-mail may contain information that is privileged, law enforcement sensitive, or subject to other disclosure limitations. Such information is loaned to you and should not be further disseminated without the permission of the Secret Service. If you have received this e-mail in error, do not keep, use, disclose, or copy it; notify the sender immediately and delete it.  ­­

Dear Requester, Attached you will find the finalresponse regarding your Freedom of Information Act & Privacy Actrequest.  If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contactthis office by replying to this email or calling us at (202) 406-6370. Thank you, Freedom of Information Act &Privacy Act Program United States Secret Service 245 Murray Lane, SW, Building T-5 Washington, DC 20223 Phone: (202) 406-6370 Fax: (202) 406-5586 Email: FOIA@USSS.DHS.GOV

All e-mail to/from this account is subject to official review and is for official use only. Action may be taken in response to any inappropriate use of the Secret Service's e-mail system. This e-mail may contain information that is privileged, law enforcement sensitive, or subject to other disclosure limitations. Such information is loaned to you and should not be further disseminated without the permission of the Secret Service. If you have received this e-mail in error, do not keep, use, disclose, or copy it; notify the sender immediately and delete it.  ­­