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| Tracking # |
16-090 ; EMRUFOIA013116-1 |
| Submitted | Jan. 31, 2016 |
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From: Martin Peck
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
1.) First page of documents, transcripts, guidelines, reports, and other responsive materials regarding recommend actions by the Department of Justice with regard to applications for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence electronic surveillance, as well as for other investigative activities by executive branch agencies. The first page only is requested to limit quantity of responsive materials, and also to limit scope of review of sensitive material which may be withheld according to proper specific exemptions.
2.) First page of documents, transcripts, guidelines, reports, and other responsive materials produced by, within, or in collaboration with the Intelligence Analysis Unit (IAU), which provides liaison with the intelligence community and timely intelligence product to the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, supporting their national security responsibilities. The first page only is requested to limit quantity of responsive materials, and also to limit scope of review of sensitive material which may be withheld according to proper specific exemptions.
3.) The first pages of responsive documents for all years since 1980 are explicitly requested, as these responsive materials will have been produced by work of the the Office of Intelligence Policy and Review (OIPR), created by Attorney General Order No. 875-80, 28 C.F.R., Part O, Subpart F-1, approved by Attorney General Civiletti in 1980.
Please consider the spirit as well as the letter of the Freedom of Information Act Law while processing this request. Thank you!
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, DVD-R, or BD-R 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,
Martin Peck
From: MRUFOIA Requests
Sir/Madam,
Please see the attached response to your FOIA request. Please note, your request has been assigned tracking number EMRUFOIA013116-1.
Thank you.
MRU FOIA
From: MuckRock
To Whom It May Concern:
The attached FOIA request has been forwarded to your office for processing. Confirmation of receipt and an estimated date of completion would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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 Jan. 31, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #EMRUFOIA013116-1.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Gleaves, Lani (NSD)
Martin Peck
MuckRock
DEPT MR 23703
411A Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144
Re: FOIA/PA # 16-090
Dear Mr. Peck:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your email dated January 31, 2016, to the Department of Justice, Mail Referral Unit seeking: 1.) First page of documents, transcripts, guidelines, reports, and other responsive materials regarding recommend actions by the Department of Justice with regard to applications for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence electronic surveillance, as well as for other investigative activities by executive branch agencies; 2.) First page of documents, transcripts, guidelines, reports, and other responsive materials produced by, within, or in collaboration with the Intelligence Analysis Unit (IAU), which provides liaison with the intelligence community and timely intelligence product to the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, supporting their national security responsibilities; 3.) The first pages of responsive documents for all years since 1980 are explicitly requested, as these responsive materials will have been produced by work of the Office of Intelligence Policy and Review (OIPR), created by Attorney General Order No. 875-80, 28 C.F.R., Part O, Subpart F-1, approved by Attorney General Civiletti in 1980." Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information request on February 17, 2016.
We are still conducting a search of our records for possible responsive documents to your request. If you have any questions concerning your request, feel free to contact me on (202) 233-0754.
Thank you in advance for your continuing patience.
Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist
From: Gleaves, Lani (NSD)
Martin Peck
MuckRock
DEPT MR 23703
411A Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144
Re: FOIA/PA # 16-090
Dear Mr. Peck:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your email dated January 31, 2016, to the Department of Justice, Mail Referral Unit seeking: 1.) First page of documents, transcripts, guidelines, reports, and other responsive materials regarding recommend actions by the Department of Justice with regard to applications for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence electronic surveillance, as well as for other investigative activities by executive branch agencies; 2.) First page of documents, transcripts, guidelines, reports, and other responsive materials produced by, within, or in collaboration with the Intelligence Analysis Unit (IAU), which provides liaison with the intelligence community and timely intelligence product to the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, supporting their national security responsibilities; 3.) The first pages of responsive documents for all years since 1980 are explicitly requested, as these responsive materials will have been produced by work of the Office of Intelligence Policy and Review (OIPR), created by Attorney General Order No. 875-80, 28 C.F.R., Part O, Subpart F-1, approved by Attorney General Civiletti in 1980." Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information request on February 17, 2016.
The Department of Justice regulations require that requests, must describe the records that you seek in enough detail to enable Department personnel to locate them with a reasonable amount of effort. And, whenever possible, your request should include specific information about each record sought, such as the date, title or name, author, recipient, and subject matter of the record.[28 CFR 16.3 (b)]. Further, the Department of Justice FOIA guide states, "When determining the scope of a FOIA request, courts have generally held that agencies are not required to answer questions posed as FOIA requests."
We are unable to process your request as submitted and with this letter, it is closed administratively.
If you are not satisfied with my response to this request, you may submit an administrative appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, Suite 11050, 1425 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's eFOIA portal at http://www.justice.gov/oip/efoia-portal.html. Please note that OIP is in the process of transitioning from its current eFOIA portal to the portal on FOIAonline. Please visit the link above for instructions for submitting an appeal electronically. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within 60 days of the date of my response to your request. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked Freedom of Information Act Appeal."
Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist
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