OSTP quantum memos
| Tracking # |
18-0125 |
| Submitted | Sept. 21, 2018 |
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From: Aarian Marshall
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
A copy of each OSTP memo on the subject of quantum computing.
I limit this request to records dated between January 1, 2018 and the present, and to records that have NOT been published on the OSTP website.
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,
Tom Simonite
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 Sept. 21, 2018. 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: Office of Science and Technology Policy (Executive Office of the President)
Dear Mr. Simonite,
Attached please find an acknowledgment letter for your request submitted on September 21, 2018. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Kind Regards,
Yolanda B. Brown | FOIA Paralegal - Contractor
Executive Office of the President | Office of Science and Technology Policy
(202) 456-4444 | OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.gov<mailto:OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.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 Sept. 21, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #18-0125.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Office of Science and Technology Policy (Executive Office of the President)
Dear Mr. Simonite,
Thank you for reaching out concerning your request. OSTP has received your request and is currently reviewing responsive documents. OSTP has a backlog of 40 requests and it processes such requests on a first in/ first out basis. Given the number of requests in queue, OSTP expects that it could take an additional 2-3 months to process your request.
Have a great holiday,
Andrew G. Mendoza
Legal Counsel and Policy Advisor
The White House | Office of Science and Technology Policy
202-456-4444 | OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.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 Sept. 21, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #18-0125.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Office of Science and Technology Policy (Executive Office of the President)
Dear Mr. Simonite,
Thank you for reaching out concerning your request. Pursuant to its regulations, OSTP processes requests on a first-in/first-out basis. At this time, OSTP has a backlog of approximately 55 open requests. Currently, your request is 41st in the queue. Substantively, OSTP has completed its search for records and will begin reviewing the located documents for exempt material as soon as it can.
Given the number of requests in queue, OSTP expects that it could take up to an additional 2-3 months to process your request.
Have a great holiday,
Camille
Camille E. Viot | FOIA Paralegal
Executive Office of the President | Office of Science and Technology Policy
(202) 456-4444 | OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.gov
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 Sept. 21, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #18-0125.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Office of Science and Technology Policy (Executive Office of the President)
Dear Mr. Simonite,
Thank you for reaching out concerning your request. We apologize for the delay in responding, but we were unable to respond during the government shutdown.
OSTP has a backlog of 66 requests and it processes such requests on a first in/first out basis. Currently, your request is 52nd in the queue. OSTP has completed the search for this request and is processing the documents as quickly as possible.
Given the number of requests in queue, OSTP expects that it could take an additional 1-2 months to process your request.
Regards,
Camille
Camille E. Viot
FOIA Paralegal
The White House | Office of Science and Technology Policy
(202) 456-4444 | OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.gov<mailto:OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.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 Sept. 21, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #18-0125.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Office of Science and Technology Policy (Executive Office of the President)
Hello Mr. Simonite,
Thank you for reaching out to us concerning your request. OSTP has been catching up since the government shutdown and is processing the documents as quickly as possible.
Given the number of requests in queue, OSTP expects that it could take an additional 1-2 months to process your request.
Regards,
Camille E. Viot | FOIA Paralegal
Executive Office of the President | Office of Science and Technology Policy
(202) 456-4444 | OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.gov
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 Sept. 21, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #18-0125.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Office of Science and Technology Policy (Executive Office of the President)
Hello Mr. Simonite,
Thank you for reaching out to us concerning your request. OSTP is processing the documents as quickly as possible.
Given the number of requests in queue, OSTP expects that it could take an additional 1-2 months to process your request.
Regards,
Camille E. Viot | FOIA Paralegal
Executive Office of the President | Office of Science and Technology Policy
(202) 456-4444 | OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.gov
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 Sept. 21, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #18-0125.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Office of Science and Technology Policy (Executive Office of the President)
Dear Mr. Simonite,
Thank you for reaching out concerning your request. We apologize for the delay in responding.
OSTP currently has a backlog of 77 requests and it processes such requests on a first in/first out basis. Currently, your request is 51st in the queue. OSTP has completed the search for this request and is processing the documents as quickly as possible.
Given the number of requests in queue, OSTP expects that it could take an additional 1-2 months to process your request.
Regards,
Camille E. Viot | FOIA Paralegal
Executive Office of the President | Office of Science and Technology Policy
(202) 456-4444 | OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.gov
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 Sept. 21, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #18-0125.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Office of Science and Technology Policy (Executive Office of the President)
Dear Mr. Simonite,
Thank you for reaching out concerning your request. OSTP has a backlog of 79 requests and it processes such requests on a first in/first out basis. Currently, your request is 50th in the queue. OSTP has completed the search for this request and is processing the documents as quickly as possible.
Given the number of requests in queue, OSTP expects that it could take an additional 1-2 months to process your request.
Regards,
Camille
Camille E. Viot
FOIA Paralegal
The White House | Office of Science and Technology Policy
(202) 456-4444 | OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.gov<mailto:OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.gov>
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 Sept. 21, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #18-0125.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Office of Science and Technology Policy (Executive Office of the President)
Dear Mr. Simonite,
Thank you for contacting the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding your FOIA request. Pursuant to regulation, OSTP processes requests on a first in first out basis. At this time, we have a backlog of 88 requests and are processing them as quickly as possible. Your request is 49 in that queue. OSTP has completed a search of its records and has identified approximately 500 documents that appear to be responsive to your request. OSTP will be reviewing those documents for exemption prior to release and anticipates that it could take an addition 2-3 months.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions,
Regards,
Ayi James
Executive Office of the President/ Office of Science and Technology Policy
202-456-4444
OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.gov<mailto:OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.gov>
From: Office of Science and Technology Policy (Executive Office of the President)
Good afternoon Mr. Simonite,
Thank you for contacting OSTP regarding your request. We would like to setup a phone meeting with you regarding the scope of your request. Can you provide us with a convenient time and date to discuss the matter?
Regards,
Ayi James
Executive Office of the President/ Office of Science and Technology Policy
202-456-4444
OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.gov<mailto:OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.gov>
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From: Aarian Marshall
Hi there,
We communicated on July 15 about this request, and cleared up the clarification you wanted to make. Can you now update me on the progress being made on this request?
Best regards,
Tom
From: Office of Science and Technology Policy (Executive Office of the President)
Good morning Mr. Simonite,
The final letter as well as the responsive documents regarding your request are attached. Please contact us if you have any question.
Regards,
Ayi James
Executive Office of the President/ Office of Science and Technology Policy
202-456-4444
OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.gov<mailto:OSTPFOIA@ostp.eop.gov>
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