Mystery Seeds (U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General)
| Tracking # |
24-00044 20-00069 |
| Multi Request | Mystery Seeds |
| Submitted | Aug. 5, 2020 |
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From: Jason Koebler
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Widespread news reports and agency releases show that there has been the spread and distribution of "mystery seeds" in the last month.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seeds-from-china-usda-investigation-identified/
Therefore, I request the following information:
- Any lab reports, internal communications, analyses, warnings, or other guidances about the mystery seeds.
- Any case reports about the mystery seeds.
- Any forensic analysis or communication with law enforcement (state, local, or national) about the mystery seeds.
- The number of consumer reports as well as the reports filed about the mystery seeds.
- Any presentations or other documents prepared about the mystery seeds
- Any emails concerning the mystery seeds
- Any photos or video related to the mystery seeds
Please search from July 1, 2020 until the day this request is processed.
This request is being made for use on Motherboard, VICE Media's science and technology website. It is not for commercial purposes.
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,
Jason Koebler
From: U.S. Forest Service
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with an update regarding your August 5, 2020, FOIA request, Log No. 20-00096.
You requested records concerning the spread and distribution of "mystery seeds" since July 1, 2020. The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is likely to maintain records responsive to your request. Therefore, we have referred the request to APHIS for processing and direct response to you. For your follow-up purposes the FOIA contact information for APHIS is:
Ms. Tonya Woods
FOIA/PA Officer
4700 River Road
Unit 50
Riverdale, Maryland 20737-1232
(301) 851-4076 (Telephone)
(301) 734-5941 (Facsimile)
Email: FOIA.Officer@aphis.usda.gov<mailto:FOIA.Officer@aphis.usda.gov>
Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, we estimate that OIG's response to your request will be completed by November 30, 2020. There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis.
OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your requests are currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process the requested documents as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
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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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. In view of USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, we estimate that your request will be completed by November 30, 2020.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
-
winmail
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. In view of USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, we estimate that your request will be completed by November 30, 2020.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
-
winmail
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. In view of USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, we estimate that your request will be completed by February 26, 2021.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
-
winmail
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. In view of USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, we estimate that your request will be completed by February 26, 2021.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
-
winmail
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by May 28, 2021.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
-
winmail
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by May 28, 2021.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
-
winmail
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by May 28, 2021.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
-
winmail
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by September 30, 2021.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
-
winmail
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by September 30, 2021.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
-
winmail
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by September 30, 2021.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
-
winmail
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by September 30, 2021.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
-
winmail
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by May 2, 2022.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
-
winmail
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with an additional status update requested regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is continuing to take longer than anticipated. Therefore, we still estimate that your request will be completed by May 2, 2022. Please see below for the previous status update highlighted in yellow below.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
-
winmail
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with an additional status update requested regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is continuing to take longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by September 30, 2022. Please see below for the previous status update highlighted in yellow below.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
-
winmail
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with an additional status update requested regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is continuing to take longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by September 30, 2022. Please see below for the previous status update highlighted in yellow below.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with an additional status update requested regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is continuing to take longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by September 30, 2022. Please see below for the previous status update highlighted in yellow below. There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis.
OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with an additional status update requested regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is continuing to take longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by September 30, 2022. Please see below for the previous status update highlighted in yellow below. There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis.
-
~WRD000
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by October 31, 2022.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
USDA OIG FOIA staff
-
~WRD000
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by October 31, 2022.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
USDA OIG FOIA staff
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by December 8, 2022.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
USDA OIG FOIA staff
-
~WRD0000
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG's backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by February 8, 2023.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
USDA OIG FOIA staff
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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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 20-00096. Due to the USDA OIG’s backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed before March 8, 2023.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the complex track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process your request as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely,
USDA OIG FOIA staff
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
"Dear Mr. Koebler:
Please see the attached FOIA response regarding Log No. 20-00096.
Sincerely yours,
USDA OIG FOIA staff"
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
"Dear Mr. Koebler:
Please see the attached FOIA response regarding Log No. 24-00044.
Sincerely yours,
USDA OIG FOIA staff"
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear KOEBLER:
Your request has been received. For your information, this office currently has a backlog of requests for information, which we manage in accordance with USDA's Regulations and Department ofJustice Freedom of lnformationAct (FOIA) policy. The FOIA Staff processes requests on a first-in, first-out basis using "multi-tracks." There are four tracks: an expedited track, if the request qualifies; a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Please be assured that your request will be categorized and processed in turn.
Should you have questions, you may email the FOIA Staff and refer to Log No. 24-00044. FOIA/Privacy Act Staff Legal Staff (202) 720-5677
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Jason Koebler
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #24-00044.
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 Aug. 5, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #24-00044.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
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"Good morning:
We provided a response to your request, Log No. 24-00044, on Monday, December 4, 2023.
Sincerely yours,
USDA OIG FOIA staff"
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