Fulbright English Teaching assistants/grantees and the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant program in Sri Lanka
| Tracking # |
F-2017-04455 |
| Submitted | Feb. 27, 2017 |
| Due | March 27, 2017 |
| Est. Completion | Sept. 12, 2021 |
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From: Heikki Olavi
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
Please send me the following documents on Fulbright English Teaching assistants/grantees and the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant program in Sri Lanka:
1) A copy of the annual report from the United States Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission for year 2016. ( Section 132.2 of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board policies)
2) Copies of the summary minutes of the meetings of the United States Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission for year 2016. ( Section 132.2 of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board policies)
3) Copy of the application form or forms that host institutions in Sri Lanka have used or are using in order to apply for a Fulbright English Teaching assistants/grantees since 2010.
4) Copies of all the written applications, forms or other written expressions of interest for a Fulbright English Teaching assistants/grantees that the United States Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission has received from interested host institutions in Sri Lanka since 2010.
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,
Heikki Olavi
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 Feb. 27, 2017. 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-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Dear Mr. Olavi,
This is in reference to your faxed letter of April 7, 2017 regarding FOIA case control number F-2017-04455. Department of State records indicate that searches of records with the Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and with the U.S. Embassy in Colombo are continuing. The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is March 2018.
Please note that ECDs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates. They are not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, 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.
We 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) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
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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 Feb. 27, 2017. 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-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Dear Mr. Olavi,
This is in reference to your email regarding FOIA case control number F-2017-04455. Department of State records indicate that searches of records with the Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and with the U.S. Embassy in Colombo are continuing. The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is March 2018.
Please note that ECDs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates. They are not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, 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.
We 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) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
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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 Feb. 27, 2017. 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-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Olavi-At this time the estimated completion date is 3/30/2018.
Regards,
Katrina
FOIA Requester Service Center
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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 Feb. 27, 2017. 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-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Dear Mr. Olavi,
This is in reference to your email regarding FOIA case control number F-2017-04455. Department of State records indicate that searches of records with the Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and with the U.S. Embassy in Colombo are continuing. The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is March 2018.
Please note that ECDs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates. They are not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, 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.
We 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) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov>>.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
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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 Feb. 27, 2017. 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-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Dear Mr. Olavi,
This is in reference to your email regarding FOIA case control number F-2017-04455. Department of State records indicate that searches of records with the Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and with the U.S. Embassy in Colombo are continuing. The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is March 2018.
Please note that ECDs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates. They are not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, 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.
We 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) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
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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 Feb. 27, 2017. 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-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Olavi,
This is in response to your September 21 email below. Your FOIA request F-2017-04455 is in process and at this time, there is no new information to provide. The estimated date of completion (EDC) is still March 2018. Please note that EDCs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates and not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, due to various extenuating factors, which may or may not include coordination with other agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.). Interim release dates are provided, as applicable.
If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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From: Heikki Olavi
Why are you searching records with the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka? Are these records not with United States Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka? Thank you.
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Olavi,
This is in response to your October 8 email below concerning case control number F-2017-04455. The assigned analyst has determined that any Department of State records that may be responsive to your request would be maintained in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and/or the U.S. Embassy in Colombo. As soon as the search and review process is completed, the results will be forwarded to you.
If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484<tel:(202)%20261-8484>, or fax us at (202) 261-8579<tel:(202)%20261-8579> or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 27, 2017. 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-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
This is in reference to your e-mail dated November 9, 2017, inquiring about the status of your Freedom of Information Act request. Your request still continues to be processed. The estimated date of completion for your request is March 31, 2018. Updates on the progress of your request will be provided to you as they become available.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, you can 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
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 27, 2017. 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-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
This is in response to your email below regarding FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-04455.
At this time, the estimated date of completion (EDC) for this case continues to be March 31, 2018. Please note that EDCs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates. They are not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion due to various extenuating factors, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.).
The Department processes FOIA and Privacy Act requests on a first-in, first-out basis, and currently has a backlog of approximately 11,200 cases. As a result, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
For your information, the Department of State has collection of records on its website and makes monthly postings of records previously released in response to FOIA requests. You may search the Department's website at www.foia.state.gov<http://www.foia.state.gov> for records that may be responsive to your request.
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) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 27, 2017. 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-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
This is in response to your email below regarding FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-04455.
At this time, the estimated date of completion (EDC) for this case continues to be March 31, 2018. Please note that EDCs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates. They are not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion due to various extenuating factors, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.).
The Department processes FOIA and Privacy Act requests on a first-in, first-out basis, and currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As a result, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
For your information, the Department of State has collection of records on its website and makes monthly postings of records previously released in response to FOIA requests. You may search the Department's website at www.foia.state.gov for records that may be responsive to your request.
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) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 27, 2017. 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-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-04455.
The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process.
The Department currently has a backlog of approximately 10,600 cases. As a result, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
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 send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-04455.
The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process.
The Department currently has a backlog of approximately 10,600 cases. As a result, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
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 send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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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 Feb. 27, 2017. 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-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-04455. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process.
The estimated date of completion is March 31, 2018. EDCs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates and not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, due to various extenuating factors, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.). Interim release dates are provided, as applicable.
The Department currently has a backlog of approximately 10,600 cases. It is taking significant steps to improve its responsiveness to the public and has undertaken a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) surge project to reduce the backlog in the coming months. Your request is being processed as a part of this project. In order to further the core FOIA goals of transparency and accountability, the State Department is committing more resources and personnel to clear the backlog of requests, while still maintaining the highest standards of quality.
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 send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
J. Berhane
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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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 Feb. 27, 2017. 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-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-04455. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. You will be notified of the Department's search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as it becomes available.
The Department currently has a backlog of approximately 10,600 cases. It is taking significant steps to improve its responsiveness to the public and has undertaken a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) surge project to reduce the backlog in the coming months. Your request is being processed as a part of this project. In order to further the core FOIA goals of transparency and accountability, the State Department is committing more resources and personnel to clear the backlog of requests, while still maintaining the highest standards of quality.
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 send an e-mail to :foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
Regards,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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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 Feb. 27, 2017. 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-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
This is in reference to your e-mail dated May 14, 2018, inquiring about the status of your Freedom of Information Act request. The Department's electronic records system indicates that your request continues to be processed. Information will be provided to you as soon as it becomes available.
Your continued patience is appreciated during this process.
Sincerely,
Charlotte W. Duckett
U.S. Department of State
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
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From: Heikki Olavi
It may help you to try to locate all responsive documents contacting Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and United States Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission.
Best wishes,
Heikki Olavi
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 Feb. 27, 2017. 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-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
This is in reference to your e-mail dated June 22, 2018, inquiring about the status of your Freedom of Information Act request. The Department's electronic records system indicates that your request continues to be processed. Information will be provided to you as soon as it becomes available.
Your continued patience is appreciated during this process.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
foiastatus@state.gov
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From: Heikki Olavi
Where are you trying to locate responsive documents? Thank you.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA case control number F-2017-04455. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. You will be notified of the Department's search and review effort in response to this request as soon as it becomes available.
The Department processes FOIA and Privacy Act requests on a first-in, first-out basis, and currently has a backlog of approximately 10,500 cases. As a result, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
Office of Information Programs and Services
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
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From: Heikki Olavi
May I humbly suggest that FSI or others locating responsive documents approach, for instance, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and United States Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission in order to avoid further delays and need to appeal.
Thank you.
Heikki Olavi
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Mr. Olavi,
This is in reference to your email below regarding the status of your FOIA case control number F-2017-04455.
The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic Records System indicates your request remains in process. The Department currently has a backlog of approximately 10,500 cases. As a result, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
There is no more information to provide at this time.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
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~WRD000
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 Feb. 27, 2017. 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-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-04455. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. You will be notified of the Department's search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.
We appreciate your continued patience.
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 send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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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 Feb. 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Ollavi,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-04455. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. You will be notified of the Department's search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.
We appreciate your continued patience.
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 send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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~WRD000
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 Feb. 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Mr. Olavi,
This is in reference to your e-mail below regarding the status of your Freedom of Information Act case control number F-2017-04455.
The Office of Information Programs and Services (IPS) electronic records system indicates that your request continues to be processed. You will be notified of the Department's search and review effort in response to this request as soon as it becomes available.
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) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
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~WRD000
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 Feb. 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Mr. Olavi,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-04455. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. You will be notified of the Department's search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.
We appreciate your continued patience.
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 send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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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 Feb. 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Feb. 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Feb. 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Olavi,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2017-04455.
Your request is in process. We will soon follow-up with your regarding request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
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 send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
This is in response to your e-mail below concerning your Freedom of Information Act case control number F-2017-04455.
Your request is in process. We will soon follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
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 send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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From: U.S. Department of State
Ms. Olavi,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2017-04455.
Your request is still in process. You will be notified of the results of the Department's search and review efforts in response to this request and estimated date of completion as soon as that information becomes available.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
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 send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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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 Feb. 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Olavi,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2017-04455
Your request is still in process. We will follow-up with our colleagues about your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
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 send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service
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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 Feb. 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Olavi,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2017-04455
Your request is still in process. We will follow-up with our colleagues about your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
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 send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service
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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 Feb. 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
This is in reference to your letter regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-04455. Your request is still in process. Please be advised that your request for an estimated date of completion (EDC) has been noted. We assure you that we will notify you as soon as an EDC has been determined in your case. We truly appreciate your patience.
If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
Official - Transitory
UNCLASSIFIED
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
You previously contacted the Department of State's FOIA Requester Service Center and requested an estimated date of completion (EDC) for your request, Case Control Number F-2017-04455.
It has been determined that the EDC for this request is 9/12/2021. EDCs are estimates and are subject to change. Please be advised that the Department takes its FOIA responsibilities seriously and is processing your request as quickly as possible. If your request can be completed prior to the EDC, a response will be sent to you sooner.
If you have any concerns or questions regarding a FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
You may also contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, email address: ogis@nara.gov<mailto:ogis@nara.gov>; telephone: (202) 741-5770; toll free number: 1-877-684-6448; facsimile: (202) 741-5769.
We appreciate your continued patience.
Sincerely,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
UNCL
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 12, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #F-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
The Office of Information Programs and Services (IPS) is in receipt of your inquiry below regarding case number F-2017-04455. We will follow-up with you as soon as possible to provide a response.
Thank you in advance for your patience.
If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
Regards,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Office
U. S. Department of State
Washington, DC 20522-8100
September 13, 2021
This is a follow up to request number F-2017-04455:
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 12, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #F-2017-04455.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 33371
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On Sept. 26, 2019:
Subject: F-2017-04455
Dear Heikki Olavi,
You previously contacted the Department of State's FOIA Requester Service Center and requested an estimated date of completion (EDC) for your request, Case Control Number F-2017-04455.
It has been determined that the EDC for this request is 9/12/2021. EDCs are estimates and are subject to change. Please be advised that the Department takes its FOIA responsibilities seriously and is processing your request as quickly as possible. If your request can be completed prior to the EDC, a response will be sent to you sooner.
If you have any concerns or questions regarding a FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov>>
You may also contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, email address: ogis@nara.gov<mailto:ogis@nara.gov<mailto:ogis@nara.gov%3cmailto:ogis@nara.gov>>; telephone: (202) 741-5770; toll free number: 1-877-684-6448; facsimile: (202) 741-5769.
We appreciate your continued patience.
Sincerely,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
UNCL
UNCLASSIFIED
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On July 17, 2019:
Subject: FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-04455
Dear Heikki Olavi,
This is in reference to your letter regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-04455. Your request is still in process. Please be advised that your request for an estimated date of completion (EDC) has been noted. We assure you that we will notify you as soon as an EDC has been determined in your case. We truly appreciate your patience.
If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
Official - Transitory
UNCLASSIFIED
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On May 23, 2019:
Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request #F-2017-04455
Mr. Olavi,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2017-04455
Your request is still in process. We will follow-up with our colleagues about your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
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 send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service
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On April 19, 2019:
Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request #F-2017-04455
Mr. Olavi,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2017-04455
Your request is still in process. We will follow-up with our colleagues about your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
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 send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov>>
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service
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On March 18, 2019:
Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request #F-2017-04455
Ms. Olavi,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2017-04455.
Your request is still in process. You will be notified of the results of the Department's search and review efforts in response to this request and estimated date of completion as soon as that information becomes available.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
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 send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov>>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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On Feb. 27, 2017:
Subject: MR#33371-336784 - Freedom of Information Request: Fulbright English Teaching assistants/grantees and the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant program in Sri Lanka
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
Please send me the following documents on Fulbright English Teaching assistants/grantees and the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant program in Sri Lanka:
1) A copy of the annual report from the United States Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission for year 2016. ( Section 132.2 of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board policies)
2) Copies of the summary minutes of the meetings of the United States Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission for year 2016. ( Section 132.2 of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board policies)
3) Copy of the application form or forms that host institutions in Sri Lanka have used or are using in order to apply for a Fulbright English Teaching assistants/grantees since 2010.
4) Copies of all the written applications, forms or other written expressions of interest for a Fulbright English Teaching assistants/grantees that the United States Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission has received from interested host institutions in Sri Lanka since 2010.
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,
Heikki Olavi
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 33371
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Heikki Olavi,
This is in response to your email below regarding FOIA Case Control Number F-2017-04455.
The Office of Information Programs and Services' electronic records system indicates this request is in process and has a October 28, 2022 estimated date of completion (EDC). EDCs are estimates and are subject to change. Please be advised that the Department takes its FOIA responsibilities seriously and is processing this request as quickly as possible. If the request can be completed prior to the EDC, a response will be sent to you sooner.
If you have further concerns or questions regarding a FOIA-related matter, please send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov> or contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 202-261-8484.
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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