NADDIS pointer index entries for Earl Simmons, aka DMX (1970 - 2021)
| Tracking # |
21-00348-F |
| Submitted | April 9, 2021 |
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From: T. McElwee
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
A PDF printout of information resulting from a query to the NADDIS pointer index of the Investigative Reporting and Filing System (IRFS) for information pertaining to the late Earl Simmons, more commonly known under his pen name DMX.
To assist in the query, please note the following identifiers:
Name: Earl Simmons
Alias: DMX
Date of Birth: December 18, 1970
First 5 digits of SSN: 108-58
Bureau of Prisons Register Number: 76031-054
An attached obituary shall serve as proof of Simmons having passed away in 2021; as such, privacy interests recognized under exemptions to FOIA as well as the Privacy Act are diminished and records should be released in the public interest.
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,
T. McElwee
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 . 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: Drug Enforcement Administration
Good Afternoon,
Your request is still under review, we hope to have a response to you soon.
Sincerely,
Janice Greene
Information Management Specialist
Intake Unit
FOIA/PA Section
Drug Enforcement Administration
Desk: 571-776-2909
E-mail: Janice.K.Greene@usdoj.gov<mailto:Janice.K.Greene@usdoj.gov>
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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 . 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: Drug Enforcement Administration
Good morning:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) request by the Drug Enforcement Administration, FOIA/PA Section. This response is a courtesy reply. It does not replace the acknowledgement letter that will be sent to you once your request has been reviewed by our Intake Unit. Please note, requests are handled in the order they are received. We will advise you if any additional information is required.
Please be advised, due to necessary operational changes as a result of the national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, there may be some delay in the processing of your request.
You may wish to visit DEA's public facing website at www.dea.gov<http://www.dea.gov> or the FOIA Library available at https://www.dea.gov/divisions/dea-foia-library to determine if the information you seek is already available to the public.
You may contact our FOIA Public Liaison at (571) 776-3139 for any further assistance and to discuss any aspect of your request. Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 2510, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001; e-mail at ogis@nara.gov<mailto:ogis@nara.gov>; telephone at (202) 741-5770; toll free at 1-877-684-6448; or facsimile at (202) 741-5769.
If you have any questions regarding this email, you may contact our FOIA Requester Service Center at (571) 776-2300. Thank you for your patience as we work to complete the processing of your request.
Sincerely,
Aneris Kent
Paralegal, IBSS Corp. Contractor
Drug Enforcement Administration
Freedom of Information and PA Section
Intake Unit (FSRN)
Desk: (571)776-2971<0>
Email: Aneris.kent@usdoj.gov<mailto:Aneris.kent@usdoj.gov>
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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 . Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00348-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Good morning,
Your case is still under review with management. All requests are reviewed in the order they are received. Your patience is appreciated.
Thanks,
Aneris.
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 9, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00348-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Good afternoon Mr. McElwee: Please see the attached acknowledgement letter to your Freedom of Information/Privacy Act request 21-00348-F. If you have any questions, please contact our FOIA Requester Service Center at (571) 776-2300. Sincerely, AnerisKent
Paralegal,IBSS Corp. Contractor
Drug Enforcement Administration
FOIA and Privacy Act Section
Intake Unit (FSRN)
Desk:( 571)776-2971 (0)
Email: Aneris.kent@dea.gov (mailto:Aneris.kent@dea.gov) PRIVACY ACT NOTICE: This e-mail (including any attachments herein) may contain personal andprivileged information that requires protection in compliance with the PrivacyAct of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a). Any useof this information by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this communication inerror, please immediately delete all copies of this information and notify meby e-mail. The use, dissemination,distribution, or reproduction of this communication by unintended recipients innot authorized and may be unlawful.
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 9, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00348-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Good afternoon Mr. McElwee,
Please see the attached determination letter and responsive document for your FOIA Case 21-00348-F.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (571) 776-2994 or via at Nichelle.H.Lonon@usdoj.gov<mailto:Nichelle.H.Lonon@usdoj.gov>.
v/r
Nichelle Lonon
Government Information Specialist
Processing Unit
Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Section (FSRF)
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, Virginia 22152
Phone: (571) 776-2994
Email: Nichelle.H.Lonon@dea.gov<mailto:Nichelle.H.Lonon@dea.gov>
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From: T. McElwee
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
T. McElwee
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