Judi Bari
| Tracking # |
RD 61059 |
| Submitted | April 11, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Mackenzie Farkus
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
FBI File 100-BA-27557, which the FBI indicated was transferred over to NARA. The file is on Judi Bari, a prominent environmental activist for Earth First, who died in 1997.
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,
Mackenzie Farkus
From: National Archives and Records Administration
Dear Mackenzie Farkus,
This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated
April 11, 2019 for records in the custody of the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). You requested access to Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) case file 100-BA-27557 which was identified by the FBI
as potentially responsive to your request for records pertaining to Judi
Bari. Your request was received in this office on April 18, 2019 and
assigned FOIA case number *RD 61059*.
We located and surveyed case file number 100-BA-27557. The subject of the
file is Judi Bari. The file consists of approximately 80 pages within one
section. It was compiled between July 1970 and November 1974 as part of a
security investigation conducted by the FBI.
The file requires screening for categories of information exempted from
disclosure under the FOIA. Specifically, there are documents which may be
redacted in order to protect the identities of named informants or
confidential sources, including FBI informant codes or informant file
numbers.
We have added your request to our first tier processing queue. This queue
is reserved for requests that consist of less than 700 pages. Taking into
consideration our existing backlog, the estimated time required to complete
the processing of your request is approximately 30 months from the date of
this correspondence. We will notify you as soon as our review of the file
is complete.
Please note that once we have notified you that our review is complete, you
may either visit our College Park, MD facility to view the file at no cost
or order a reproduction. You may order a reproduction copy at the cost of
$0.80 per page by contacting our office to place an order. We estimate
that the cost of a reproduction will be $64.
Please notify this office of any change of address that may occur during
the time required to complete the processing of your request. To inform
our staff regarding a change in your contact information or to track the
status of your case, you may call our customer service number at (301)
837-3190 or send an email to specialaccess_foia@nara.gov. If you have any
other questions, you may email me at jennifer.namsiriwan@nara.gov. Please
cite your FOIA case number *RD 61059* in any further communications
concerning this request.
In the event that any correspondence to you from this office is returned as
undeliverable, no forwarding address, we will presume that you are no
longer interested in pursuing the case and it will be closed.
If you are not satisfied with our action on this request, you have the
right to file an administrative appeal within ninety (90) calendar days
from the date of this letter. Appeals must be in writing and may be
delivered by regular U.S. mail or by e-mail. By filing an appeal, you
preserve your rights under the Freedom of Information Act and present the
deciding agency with an opportunity to review your request and reconsider
its decision. If you submit your appeal by regular mail, it should be
addressed to the Deputy Archivist of the United States (ND), National
Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 4200, College
Park, Maryland 20740-6001. Both the letter and envelope should be clearly
marked “FOIA Appeal.” If you submit your appeal by e-mail, please send it
to foia@nara.gov, addressed to the Deputy Archivist, with the words “FOIA
Appeal” in the subject line. If you exercise your right to appeal, please
explain why you believe this response does not meet the requirements of the
Freedom of Information Act. All communications concerning this request
should reference FOIA tracking number *RD 61059*.
If you would like the opportunity to discuss my response and attempt to
resolve your dispute without initiating the appeals process, you may
contact our FOIA Public Liaison for assistance:
Accessioned Executive Branch Records – Washington, DC Area
FOIA Requester Service Center: 301-837-3190
Acting FOIA Public Liaison: Britney Crawford
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500
College Park, MD 20740-6001
Telephone: 301-837-3190
E-mail: dc.foia.liaison@nara.gov
If you are unable to resolve your dispute through our Public Liaison, the
Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is the federal FOIA
ombudsman. OGIS offers mediation services to help resolve disputes between
FOIA requesters and federal agencies. You may contact OGIS at the
following address:
Office of Government Information Services (OGIS)
National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 2510
College Park, MD 20740-6001
ogis@nara.gov
202-741-5770
1-877-684-6448
Sincerely,
Jennifer Namsiriwan Crabb
Archivist
Special Access and FOIA Branch (RD-F)
National Archives and Records Administration
https://www.archives.gov/research/foia
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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 April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: National Archives and Records Administration
Dear Mackenzie Farkus,
I am writing in response to your request for an updated status on the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request received by this office for
records in the custody of the National Archives and Records
Administration. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are not able to provide
status updates for FOIA requests. Once normal operating procedures resume,
we will provide you with a response to your status update request. We
apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and
patience. Please note, we will not respond to status update requests more
than once every six months.
Jermaine Scott
Archives Specialist
Special Access and FOIA Program
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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From:
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Thank you.
From:
This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your email.
We have received your request and will respond within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.
If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.
Notice to NARA Researchers and FOIA Requesters
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your reference or FOIA request or appeal. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.
Thank you.
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 April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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 April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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 April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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 April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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 April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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 April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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 April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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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 April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
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 April 11, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 61059.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: National Archives and Records Administration
Dear Mackenzie Farkus:
I completed processing the records you requested from the National Archives
and Records Administration under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) tracking
number RD 61059.
You requested access to FBI file number 100-BA-27557, Judi Bari.
I completed a line-by-line review of the records you requested. Please be
advised, I have considered the foreseeable harm standard when reviewing
records and applying FOIA exemptions for this request. Information was
released to the greatest extent possible. Below is a summary of my review:
Records Requested
Total Pages
Pages Released in Full
Pages Released in Part
Pages Withheld in Full
100-BA-27557
58
51
7
0
I withheld information protected under section (b) of the FOIA (5 U.S.C.
552). The specific reasons for the denials are:
TYPE OF INFORMATION WITHHELD
FOIA EXEMPTION or STATUTE
personal privacy of living individuals
(b)(6)
personal privacy of living individuals in law enforcement records
(b)(7)(C)
identities of confidential sources
(b)(7)(D)
You or your designated representative may view the file at the National
Archives at College Park, Maryland. We require at least one week advance
notice to prepare for your visit and ask that you email
specialaccess_foia@nara.gov with your FOIA tracking number (RD 61959) and
the date you plan to visit. Please also let us know if you would like us to
book an appointment on your behalf. Please monitor our web page
https://www.archives.gov/college-park for details and updates, as the
operating status for the facility could change, affecting opening hours for
the research rooms.
If you cannot visit our College Park facility, you may order a reproduction
copy of the file at the cost of 80 cents per page. To place a reproduction
order, please contact our office at specialaccess_foia@nara.gov or
301-837-3190. A mailing/billing address is required to generate a price
quote, so please include that information with your reproduction request.
If you are not satisfied with my action on this request, you have the right
to file an administrative appeal within ninety (90) calendar days from the
date of this letter. Appeals must be in writing and may be delivered by
regular U.S. mail or by email. By filing an appeal, you preserve your
rights under the Freedom of Information Act and present the deciding agency
with an opportunity to review your request and reconsider its decision. If
you submit your appeal by regular mail, it should be addressed to the
Deputy Archivist of the United States (ND), National Archives and Records
Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 4200, College Park, Maryland
20740-6001. Both the letter and envelope should be clearly marked “FOIA
Appeal.” If you submit your appeal by email, please send it to foia@nara.gov,
addressed to the Deputy Archivist, with the words “FOIA Appeal” in the
subject line. If you exercise your right to appeal, please explain why you
believe this response does not meet the requirements of the Freedom of
Information Act. All communications concerning this request should
reference your FOIA tracking number.
If you would like the opportunity to discuss my response and attempt to
resolve your dispute without initiating the appeals process, you may
contact our FOIA Public Liaison for assistance:
Accessioned Executive Branch Records – Washington, DC Area
FOIA Requester Service Center: 301-837-3190
FOIA Public Liaison: Rebecca Calcagno
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500
College Park, MD 20740-6001
301-837-3190
You may also contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS),
the Federal FOIA Ombudsman’s office, for assistance. OGIS offers mediation
services to help resolve disputes between FOIA requesters and Federal
agencies. The contact information for OGIS is:
Office of Government Information Services
National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road–OGIS
College Park, MD 20740-6001
Email: ogis@nara.gov
Phone: 202-741-5770 or 1-877-684-6448
This concludes the processing of your request. If you have questions
concerning my review, please contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Robert Nowatzki
Archivist
Special Access and FOIA Program (RF)
https://www.archives.gov/research/foia
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Robert Nowatzki
Archivist, Basic Processing and Textual Accessioning, RR2AA
robert.nowatzki1@nara.gov
(301-837-3683