FOIA March Madness 2018 - Agency Talking Points (November 8, 2016 - March 13, 2018) (Drug Enforcement Administration)
| Tracking # |
18-00401-F |
| Multi Request | FOIA March Madness 2018 - Agency Talking Points (November 8, 2016 - March 13, 2018) |
| Submitted | March 13, 2018 |
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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:
For the 16-month, 5-day period from Tuesday, November 8, 2016 through Tuesday, March 13, 2018:
(SUMMARY)
Any and all talking points and similar memorandums, emails, and transcripts providing advice or direction on how to handle the media, media interviews, and statements.
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(SPECIFICALLY)
Please include in your responsive materials any documents, emails, or communications with the following phrases in the title or subject line:
TALKING POINTS
STMT
STATEMENT
PRESS STRATEGY
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It would be greatly appreciated if materials could be provided on a rolling basis.
1. In the Office of Public Affairs or equivalent division
Please provide first all such materials produced in this agency’s Office of Public Affairs or equivalent division, and any representative thereof.
Please also provide all such materials received by this agency’s Office of Public Affairs or equivalent division, and any representative thereof.
2. Related to all agency employees
Please also include all employee email communications containing the following phrases:
TALKING POINTS
STMT
STATEMENT
PRESS STRATEGY
Alternative Response to 2:
If processing of this portion of this request would require its distribution to another or multiple other offices, it would be greatly appreciated if a response to this request would contain a description of the necessary offices to be tasked, the process by which the search will be conducted, and an estimate of the time and fees to be incurred. Such a description will allow us to better understand the parameters of this FOIA office’s ability to respond to this request as worded and will better enable us to reorganize and limit it as appropriate.
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Additional clarification:
This request is not intended for materials regarding one particular subject or event during this period.
If a different search procedure will be required dependent on segment of time covered, it would be greatly appreciated if a response could contain a description of the necessary difference in approach by time period (for example, if file keeping procedures have changed at some point in the last year and a half or if particular materials have been moved to another location).
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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 Lipton
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
An interim response, stating the request is being processed.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Good Morning Mr. Lipton:
Please see the attached signed acknowledgment letter for the FOIA request that was emailed to our office on March 13, 2018. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the GIS Specialist that is listed on your letter or call the mainline number listed below
Respectfully yours,
Jewell Carroll
Program Specialist
Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Unit (SARF)
(Desk) 202-307-4006; (fax) 202-307-8556
FOIA/PA Main Phone Line 202-307-7596
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello!
Thank you so much for your letter. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Best wishes,
Beryl
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 13, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #18-00401-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Hello Mr. Lipton,
This email is in response to your below email requesting a follow up on FOIA case 17-00401-F. In our status letter to you dated March 16, 2018, we informed you that your request letter had been thoroughly reviewed and a tasking memoranda had been forwarded to the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs (CP) which is the office within DEA that would most likely maintain the records that are responsive to your request. Please be advised that we are waiting a response from CP but be assured that once we are in possession of the records, if any, your request will be processed as expeditiously as possible. Your continued patience in this matter is appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Customer Service Hotline at 202-307-7596 or Government Information Specialist S. Miller at 202-307-7629.
Respectfully yours,
Deshelia Wallace
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Unit (SARF)
(Desk) 202-307-4264; (fax) 202-307-8556
FOIA/PA Main Phone Line 202-307-7596
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 13, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #18-00401-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
An interim response, stating the request is being processed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 13, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #18-00401-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Hello Mr. Lipton,
This email is in response to your below email requesting a follow up on FOIA case 18-00401-F. Please be advised that your request letter has been thoroughly reviewed and a tasking memoranda had been forwarded to the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs (CP) which is the office within DEA that would most likely maintain the records that are responsive to your request. Please be advised that we are waiting a response from CP but be assured that once we are in possession of the records, if any, your request will be processed as expeditiously as possible. Your continued patience in this matter is appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Customer Service Hotline at 202-307-7596 or Government Information Specialist S. Miller at 202-307-7629.
Respectfully yours,
Deshelia Wallace
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Unit (SARF)
(Desk) 202-307-4264; (fax) 202-307-8556
FOIA/PA Main Phone Line 202-307-7596
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 13, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #18-00401-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Hello Mr. Lipton,
This email is in response to your below email requesting a follow up on FOIA case 18-00401-F. Please be advised that FOIA case 18-00401-F is closed and our office sent you a reformulation letter along with 42 pages on June 29, 2018 at the following address:
Beryl Lipton
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 25883
411A Highland Avenue
Somerville, Massachusetts 02144-2516
As a courtesy, please find attached a copy of our reformulation letter along with 42 responsive pages regarding FOIA case 18-00401-F. . If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Customer Service Hotline at 202-307-7596 or Government Information Specialist S. Miller at 202-307-7629.
Respectfully yours,
Deshelia Wallace
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Unit (SARF)
(Desk) 202-307-4264; (fax) 202-307-8556
FOIA/PA Main Phone Line 202-307-7596
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