Larry Wu-tai Chin State Dept
| Tracking # |
F-2016-11188 |
| Submitted | Sept. 2, 2016 |
| Due | Oct. 4, 2016 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Jacob Silverman
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
All files pertaining to Larry Wu-tai Chin (1922 – February 22, 1986), a former State Department translator and CIA employee who was convicted of espionage and later committed suicide in his jail cell. See, for example: http://www.nytimes.com/1986/02/22/us/spy-for-china-found-suffocated-in-prison-apparently-a-suicide.html
The requested documents will be processed by a journalist and made available to the general public. This request is not being made for commercial purposes. Please note that I would like any press clippings or media reproductions to be excluded from the search.
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,
Jacob Silverman
From: U.S. Department of State
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 2, 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 #F-2016-11188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Request
Please be advised that status queries should be sent to the FOIA Requester Status mailbox at FOIAStatus@state.gov<mailto:FOIAStatus@state.gov>.
Sincerely,
Requester Communications Branch
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From: FOIA Status
Mr. Silverman,
I have contacted the Case Analyst and requested a status update and estimated completion date for your case. The Analyst will contact the bureaus doing the searches and the individuals reviewing the material. This will take some time because each case is different. The search and review time varies. The time depends on the complexity of information requested and the time it takes to review the material.
I 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
Dominique Cotten
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov
This email is UNCLASSIFIED.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 2, 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 #F-2016-11188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Dear Jacob Silverman,
This is in reference to your e-mail dated November 11, 2016, inquiring about the status of your request. Our office has requested an update on the status of your request and also an estimated completion date of your request. Information will be provided to you as soon as it becomes available.
We appreciate your patience during this process.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please 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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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 2, 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 #F-2016-11188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Dear Jacob Silverman,
This is in reference to your e-mail dated December 15, 2016, inquiring about the status of your Freedom of Information Act request. Our office has requested another update on the status of your request. We will provide information as soon as it becomes available.
We appreciate your continued patience during this process.
Sincerely,
Charlotte W. Duckett
U.S. Department of State
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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 Sept. 2, 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 #F-2016-11188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Silverman,
We have contacted the Case Analyst and the Branch Chief and requested an estimated completion date for your case. The Analyst will contact the bureaus doing the searches and the individuals reviewing the material. This will take some time because each case is different. The search and review time varies. The time depends on the complexity of information requested and the time it takes to review the material.
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) 261-8582 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov
In accordance with Executive Order 13526, this message is UNCLASSIFIED
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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 Sept. 2, 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 #F-2016-11188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Silverman,
I have contacted the Case Analyst and requested a status update and estimated completion date for your case. The Analyst will contact the bureaus doing the searches and the individuals reviewing the material. This will take some time because each case is different. The search and review time varies. The time depends on the complexity of information requested and the time it takes to review the material.
I 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
Dominique Cotten
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov
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From: FOIA Status
Mr. Silverman,
The Department's electronic case notes indicate the case is still open. The searches are still pending. Each case is different and the processing time depends on the complexity of information requested, the location of the information, and the time it takes to review the records.
The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is December 1, 2017.
ECDs 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.
I 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.
Dominique Cotten
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
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 Sept. 2, 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 #F-2016-11188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Silverman,
The Department's electronic case notes indicate the case is still open. The searches are still pending. Each case is different and the processing time depends on the complexity of information requested, the location of the information, and the time it takes to review the records.
The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is December 1, 2017.
ECDs 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.
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 Sept. 2, 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 #F-2016-11188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Dear Jacob Silverman,
The Department's electronic case notes indicate the case is still open. Your request is in queue for review. Each case is different and the processing time depends on the complexity of information requested, the location of the information, and the time it takes to review the records.
The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is December 31, 2017.
ECDs 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.
I 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: Jacob Silverman
Hello,
I am following up on my FOIA request for all files related to Larry Wu-tai Chin, a former State Department employee convicted of espionage. The previous estimated date of completion was in December 2017. What is the status of my request? Thanks for your assistance.
Jacob Silverman
310-713-2739 (c)
www.jacobsilverman.com
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Jacob Silverman,
This is in response to your email below regarding FOIA Case Control Number F-2016-11188.
The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. There is no additional information to provide at this time.
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 Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
From: U.S. Department of State
The request has been rejected by the agency.
From: U.S. Department of State
Please see attached correspondence.
From: Jacob Silverman
Thanks for checking in. Please continue with the request.
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