NAFO
| Tracking # |
F-2023-00740 |
| Submitted | Oct. 20, 2022 |
| Due | Nov. 18, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Jacob Silverman
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All emails sent or received by Leah Bray, Acting Coordinator of the Global Engagement Center, that discuss "NAFO," also known as the "North Atlantic Fellas Organization." NAFO is a pro-Ukraine online movement that utilizes memes and social media posts to raise money and promote the defense of Ukraine. Please search for both "NAFO" and "North Atlantic Fellas Organization" in emails between May 1, 2022, and October 20, 2022.
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,
Jacob Silverman
From: U.S. Department of State
Thank you for filing your FOIA request online on 10/20/2022. Here is a review of your request.
The records I request can be described as follows:
To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:All emails sent or received by Leah Bray, Acting Coordinator of the Global Engagement Center, that discuss "NAFO," also known as the "North Atlantic Fellas Organization." NAFO is a pro-Ukraine online movement that utilizes memes and social media posts to raise money and promote the defense of Ukraine. Please search for both "NAFO" and "North Atlantic Fellas Organization" in emails between May 1, 2022, and October 20, 2022.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,Jacob SilvermanUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
The time period of my request is from 05/01/2022 to 10/20/2022
I am An individual seeking information for personal use and not for commercial use.
I am willing to pay $25 for my request.
My additional comments are as follows:
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Mr. Jacob Silverman
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From: U.S. Department of State
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Mr.Silverman: This email acknowledges receipt of your October 20, 2022,Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552) request received by the U.S. Department of State, Office ofInformation Programs and Services on October 21, 2022, regardingall emails sent or received by Leah Bray, Acting Coordinator of the Global Engagement Center, that discuss "NAFO," also known as the "North Atlantic Fellas Organization" (Date Range for Record Search: From 5/1/2022 To 10/20/2022). This Office assigned your request the subject reference number and placed it in the complex processing track where it will beprocessed as quickly as possible. See 22CFR § 171.11(h). If you have anyquestions regarding your request, please contact our FOIA Requester ServiceCenter or our FOIA Public Liaison by email at FOIAstatus@state.gov or telephone at 202-261-8484.
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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 Oct. 20, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2023-00740.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Silverman,
This is in reference to your email below regarding FOIA request control number F-2023-00740.
The Department currently has a backlog of FOIA/Privacy Act requests and is working through it as quickly as possible. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
The Office of Information Programs and Services’ electronic records system indicates that your request is in process. At this time, the estimated date of completion (EDC) is April 30, 2025. Please note that EDCs are estimates and are subject to change. If your request can be completed prior to the EDC, a response will be sent to you sooner.
If you have further questions or concerns regarding a FOIA-related matter, you may contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
We appreciate your continued patience.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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