INL vetting clearances
| Tracking # |
F-2018-00677 |
| Submitted | Jan. 24, 2018 |
| Due | March 7, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Todd Feathers
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
1) Copies of all requests since Jan. 1, 2012 by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) for Department of State vetting and clearance to train individuals or units in foreign countries. INL's memorandums of understanding with local law enforcement agencies state that they cannot train individuals or units in foreign countries until they receive Department of State clearance. See Section XII(g) of the attached MOU between the Boston Police Department and INL.
2) A list of all foreign individuals and units the Department of State has vetted and cleared for INL training.
I ask that all fees be waived for this request as I am a journalist and I intend to use the requested records to publish articles in the public interest about the function of government and not for any 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,
Todd Feathers
From: Office of Information Programs and Services A/GIS/IPS/RL U.S. Department of State
A letter stating the requester must agree to or prepay assessed or estimated fees in order for the agency to continue processing the request.
From: Office of Information Programs and Services A/GIS/IPS/RL U.S. Department of State
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
From: Todd Feathers
Hello,
It is past the 20 business day deadline for a response to this request. Please confirm you have received it and provide me with an estimated date of completion.
Todd Feathers
From: Office of Information Programs and Services A/GIS/IPS/RL U.S. Department of State
Mr. Feathers,
This is in reply to your letter dated February 27, 2018.
The Office of Information Programs and Services' electronic records system indicates your case is in processing and it has been given the case number F-2018-00677. You will be notified of the Department's search and review efforts in response to your request as soon as that information 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. 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.
The Department of State has a collection of records on its website and continues to post 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 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,
FOIA Status
U.S. Department of State
(202)261-8484
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Office of Information Programs and Services A/GIS/IPS/RL U.S. Department of State
Mr. Feathers,
This is in reply to your letter dated February 27, 2018.
The Office of Information Programs and Services' electronic records system indicates your case is in processing and it has been given the case number F-2018-00677. You will be notified of the Department's search and review efforts in response to your request as soon as that information 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. 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.
The Department of State has a collection of records on its website and continues to post 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 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,
FOIA Status
U.S. Department of State
(202)261-8484
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Office of Information Programs and Services A/GIS/IPS/RL U.S. Department of State
Barnes, Christopher D would like to recall the message, "FOIA case F-2018-00677".
From: Todd Feathers
Hello,
I'd like to follow up on my request (F-2018-00677), which was originally submitted more than a year ago. Could you please provide me with an estimated date of completion?
Thank you,
Todd Feathers
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 Jan. 24, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-00677.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Office of Information Programs and Services A/GIS/IPS/RL U.S. Department of State
Mr. Feathers,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2018-00677
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
Office of Information Programs and Services A/GIS/IPS/RL U.S. Department of State
FOIA Office
A/GIS/IPS/RL
U. S. Department of State
Washington, DC 20522-8100
April 11, 2019
This is a follow up to request number F-2018-00677:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 24, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-00677.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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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 March 12, 2019:
Hello,
I'd like to follow up on my request (F-2018-00677), which was originally submitted more than a year ago. Could you please provide me with an estimated date of completion?
Thank you,
Todd Feathers
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On March 8, 2018:
Barnes, Christopher D would like to recall the message, "FOIA case F-2018-00677".
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On March 8, 2018:
Mr. Feathers,
This is in reply to your letter dated February 27, 2018.
The Office of Information Programs and Services' electronic records system indicates your case is in processing and it has been given the case number F-2018-00677. You will be notified of the Department's search and review efforts in response to your request as soon as that information 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. 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.
The Department of State has a collection of records on its website and continues to post 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<http://www.foia.state.gov%3chttp:/www.foia.state.gov>> for records that may be responsive to your request.
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<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov>>.
Regards,
FOIA Status
U.S. Department of State
(202)261-8484
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
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On March 8, 2018:
Mr. Feathers,
This is in reply to your letter dated February 27, 2018.
The Office of Information Programs and Services' electronic records system indicates your case is in processing and it has been given the case number F-2018-00677. You will be notified of the Department's search and review efforts in response to your request as soon as that information 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. 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.
The Department of State has a collection of records on its website and continues to post 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<http://www.foia.state.gov%3chttp:/www.foia.state.gov>> for records that may be responsive to your request.
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<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov%3cmailto:foiastatus@state.gov>>.
Regards,
FOIA Status
U.S. Department of State
(202)261-8484
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
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On Feb. 27, 2018:
Hello,
It is past the 20 business day deadline for a response to this request. Please confirm you have received it and provide me with an estimated date of completion.
Todd Feathers
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On Jan. 24, 2018:
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
1) Copies of all requests since Jan. 1, 2012 by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) for Department of State vetting and clearance to train individuals or units in foreign countries. INL's memorandums of understanding with local law enforcement agencies state that they cannot train individuals or units in foreign countries until they receive Department of State clearance. See Section XII(g) of the attached MOU between the Boston Police Department and INL.
2) A list of all foreign individuals and units the Department of State has vetted and cleared for INL training.
I ask that all fees be waived for this request as I am a journalist and I intend to use the requested records to publish articles in the public interest about the function of government and not for any 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,
Todd Feathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.comhttps://www.muckrock.com/
Is this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the above link to let us know.
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 47958
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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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 Jan. 24, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-00677.
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 Jan. 24, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-00677.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Office of Information Programs and Services A/GIS/IPS/RL U.S. Department of State
Mr. Feathers,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2018-00677
Your FOIA case is still in process and your request for an estimated date of completion (EDC) has been noted. We will notify you as soon as an EDC has been determined for your 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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