FOIA March Madness 2018 - Agency Talking Points (November 8, 2016 - March 13, 2018) (Federal Communications Commission)
| Tracking # |
FCC-2018-000484 |
| Multi Request | FOIA March Madness 2018 - Agency Talking Points (November 8, 2016 - March 13, 2018) |
| Submitted | March 13, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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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
___________
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: Federal Communications Commission
This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.regulations.gov:443/foia/action/public/view/request?objectId=090004d281855545)
* Tracking Number: FCC-2018-000484
* Requester Name: Beryl Lipton
* Date Submitted: 03/13/2018
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: Please see attached FOIA request description.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following request, copied below. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Communications Commission
Dear Ms. Lipton,
Please see attached document regarding your FOIA request, numbered 2018-000484. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Best Regards,
Max Staloff
Max A. Staloff
Attorney Advisor
Federal Communications Commission
Office of General Counsel
202-418-1764
max.staloff@fcc.gov<mailto:max.staloff@fcc.gov>
From: Federal Communications Commission
Your request for Fee Waiver for the FOIA request FCC-2018-000484 has been denied. Additional details for this request are as follows:
* Request Created on: 03/13/2018
* Fee Waiver Disposition Reason: Request is not made for journalistic or research purposes.
* Request Long Description: For the period 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.----(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
___________
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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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. You had assigned it reference number #FCC-2018-000484.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Communications Commission
Thank you for contacting the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requester Service Center at the Federal Communications Commission. On December 14, 2016, the Commission adopted an Order amending its rules implementing the FOIA. One of the changes made was that the FCC would no longer accept FOIA requests via facsimile or email. Therefore we are not accepting requests through this email address (FOIA@fcc.gov<mailto:FOIA@fcc.gov>) and this address will no longer be monitored for incoming requests.
In order to submit this request, please resend it via one of the following two options:
1. You may submit your request electronically through FOIAonline. By accepting submissions in this manner, the FCC seeks to make the processing of FOIA requests more efficient and provide requesters with a means of tracking the status of their request. FOIAonline is easy to use. You can submit a single request as a guest, or sign up as a registered user for additional capabilities. You can access FOIAonline at https://foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/home , choose "Make a FOIA Request" and, using the drop down menu, select Federal Communications Commission.
2. You may send your request via surface mail. If you choose this option you must: (a) write the words "Freedom of Information Act Request" at the top of your letter and on the outside of the mailing envelope, (b) date your request, (c) give us your daytime telephone number and/or daytime e-mail contact address so that our staff can get in touch with you during normal business hours if they have questions, and (d) provide as much information as possible regarding each document you are seeking. You should also specify the maximum search fee that you are prepared to pay for this request. Send your letter to the following address:
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, S.W., Room 1-A836
Washington, D.C. 20554
Our apologies for any inconvenience. Should you encounter problems with submitting your request, feel free to contact us at (202) 418-0440.
Sincerely,
Federal Communications Commission
Freedom of Information Act Requester Service Center
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