Foreign military operations in the US
Tracking # |
F-2013-20356 |
Submitted | Dec. 3, 2013 |
Est. Completion | None |
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From: Douglas Lucas
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
An index of files related to the US allowing Mexican military to stage or base operations in the US.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,
Douglas Lucas
From: MuckRock
Hi,
Thanks for your help with this request. One additional clarification: Please limit this request to all responsive documents generated from Dec 31, 1999 and the date this request is processed.
Thanks.
From: Department of State
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 3, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2013-20356.
Thank you for your help.
From: FOIA Request
Your query has been forwarded to the FOIA Requester Status mailbox for reply.
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Lucas,
I have contacted the Case Analyst and requested an estimated completion date for your case. The Analyst will contact the bureaus doing the searches and the individuals reviewing the material. This will take some time because each case is different. The search and review time varies. The time depends on the complexity of information requested and the time it takes to review the material.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8582 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov
Chris Barnes
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov
In accordance with Executive Order 12958, this message is UNCLASSIFIED
This email is UNCLASSIFIED.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 3, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2013-20356.
Thank you for your help.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 3, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2013-20356.
Thank you for your help.
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Lucas,
The Department's electronic case notes indicate the case is still open. The searches are still pending. Each case is different and the processing time depends on the complexity of information requested, the location of the information, and the time it takes to review the records.
The estimated completion date for this case is: December 2014
- ECDs are subject to change.
- ECDs are "strictly" estimates and not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completions, due to various extenuating factors, which are beyond the control of the Branch, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.).
Interim release dates are provided, as applicable
I hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8582 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
Jennine A. Daniels
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 3, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2013-20356.
Thank you for your help.
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Douglas Lucas,
Your estimated completion date is schedule for December/2014.
Regards,
Katrina
FOIA Requester Service Center
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 3, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2013-20356.
Thank you for your help.
From: FOIA Status
Dear Douglas Lucas,
This is in reference to your e-mail dated August 25, 2014, inquiring about the status of your Freedom of Information Act request. According to our records, the search process is continuing and the estimated completion date for your request is December 2014. Information pertaining to your request will be provided to you as it becomes available.
We appreciate your continued patience during this process.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) on 202-261-8484 and refer to your case control number.
Sincerely,
Charlotte W. Duckett
U.S. Department of State
From: FOIA Status
Dear Douglas Lucas,
This is in reference to your e-mail dated August 25, 2014. In our last e-mail response to you (see August 26, 2014), you were informed that the estimated completion date for your request was December 2014. Due to continuing search and review matters, the estimated completion date has been changed to January 2015.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Sincerely,
Charlotte W. Duckett
U.S. Department of State
This email is UNCLASSIFIED.
From: Department of State
A no responsive documents response.
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