Furry Appeal Meta (Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy)
| Tracking # |
A-2023-01421 FOIA-2023-00935 |
| Multi Request | Furry Appeal Meta |
| Submitted | March 21, 2023 |
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From: Matthew Topic
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Records documenting FBI's search referenced in OIP's decision in Appeal No. A-2023-00488. By way of context, OIP states in the decision that while the appeal was pending, FBI "conducted a [further] search but it could locate no responsive records subject to the FOIA in its files." I am looking for records that would show what repositories and files were searched and what parameters were used for the search. I'm not sure if these would be in processing notes or documented elsewhere. Please contact me if you need more clarity on what I am requesting.
2. The communications and notes of any communications between FBI and OIP pertaining to Appeal No. A-2023-00488 or request NFP-143322.
3. OIP's policies and procedures applicable to communications between OIP and an agency that is the subject of an appeal, while the appeal is pending.
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,
Matthew Topic
From: Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy
Dear Matthew Topic:
Attached is correspondence from the Department of Justice's Office of Information Policy, which is associated with the above-referenced Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Please do not reply to this e-mail, as this account is not monitored.
Thank you!
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Initial Request Staff
Office of Information Policy
U.S. Department of Justice
202-514-3642 (Main Line)
202-514-1009 (Fax)
From: Matthew Topic
I appeal the adequacy of the search and the (b)(5) redactions. Based on the appeal determination that underlies my request, it is clear that there were communications between FBI and OIP that are not included or have been redacted. Also, no material was produced for item 3. Finally, I dispute that FBI has a greater interest in communications between FBI and OIP than OIP does, and thus, OIP should have processed those communications instead of referring to FBI for direct response.
From: Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy
An interim response, stating the request is being processed.
From: Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy
The Office of Information Policy has received your FOIA Appeal. Please see the attached acknowledgment letter.
From: Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
From: Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy
The Office of Information Policy has made its final determination on your FOIA Appeal Number A-2023-01421 . A copy of this determination is enclosed for your review, along with any enclosures, if applicable. Thank you.
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