NIL Contracts (United States Air Force Academy)

Dear Ms. Katsaros, We received your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated 22 November 2023 for copies of Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:Student athlete contract disclosures given to the University regarding student athlete name, image, and likeness activities from July 1 2021 to November 21 2023.(Date Range for Record Search: From 7/1/2021 To 11/21/2023) Because our organization has a significant number of pending FOIA requests, which prevents us from making a response determination within the statutory 20 workday requirement, we organize requests based on their complexity as required by law. Based on the information you provided, we have placed your request in the complex track. We have assigned FOIA case number 2024-01026-F to identify your request. Should you need to contact us about your request, please do so via email usafa.foia@us.af.mil. In case of emergency or technology failure, please phone (719) 333-6231. Ensure to reference your assigned case number to assist us in responding more promptly. We anticipate completing your request by 16 January 2024. Our policy is to process requests as quickly as we can within their respective tracks in the order they are received. You can also reach us by phone at 719-333-6231.

Sincerely,

USAFA FOIA Requester Service Center
(719) 333-6231

Dear Ms. Katsaros,
This is in response to your Freedomof Information Act (FOIA) request dated 22 November 2023, and assigned casenumber 2024-01026-F, where you seek the following:

Student athlete contract disclosures given to the University regarding studentathlete name, image, and likeness activities from July 1, 2021, to November 21,2023. (Date Range for Record Search: From 7/1/2021 To 11/21/2023)
Our review includedconsideration of the "Foreseeable Harm Standard."  Athorough search was conducted by the United States Air Force Academy’s AthleticDepartment. The search conducted did notlocate any responsive records to your request.  Cadet-Athletes areprohibited from engaging in name, image, and likeness activities due togovernment ethics rules. Based on theresults of the search, we must provide a “No Records” response. If you disagreeand interpret this response as an adverse action, you may appeal this decisionby writing to the Secretary of the Air Force within 90 days of the date of thisletter. Include in your appeal yourreasons for reconsideration and attach a copy of this letter. Address your address as follows: Office of theSecretary of the Air Force Thru: USAFA/A6 (FOIA) 230 Cadet Drive, Suite 3700 USAF Academy CO 80840-4200 You may also contact the Air Force FOIA Public LiaisonOfficer, Mr. Robert E. Bivins, concerning this final response at Air ForceFOIA Public Liaison Office (SAF/CNZA), 1800 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC20330-1800 or DAF.FOIA@us.af.mil or (703) 614-8500. You may alsoseek dispute resolution services from the Office of Government InformationServices, and can find information on this Office at https://www.archives.gov/ogis/mediation-program/request-assistance . Usingthe dispute resolution services, will not affect your appeal rights. The Freedom ofInformation Act (FOIA) provides for the collection of fees based on the costsof processing a FOIA request and your fee category. We have placed your requestin the “News Media” fee category; however, in this case, no fees have beenassessed. Sincerely, //SIGNED//
Myste Miller FOIA Officer, United States Air Force Academy