Patsy Mink
| Tracking # |
RD 63316 |
| Submitted | Oct. 7, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | Nov. 1, 2021 |
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From: Mackenzie Farkus
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
The FBI file titled 161-HQ-12529 on U.S. Representative Patsy Matsu Takemoto Mink (December 6, 1927-September 28, 2002). Mink was also a lawyer, the chief architect of Title IX, and the Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. Proof of death is not required, as Mink's death was widely publicized.
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,
Mackenzie Farkus
From: National Archives And Records Administration – Archival Or Special Access
This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your e-mail.
We have received your request and will respond within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.
If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.
Thank you.
From: National Archives And Records Administration – Archival Or Special Access
Dear Mackenzie Farkus,
This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated
October 7, 2019 for records in the custody of the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). You requested access to Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) case file 161-HQ-12529 pertaining to Patsy Matsu
Takemoto Mink. Your request was received in this office on October 11,
2019 and assigned FOIA case number *RD 63316*.
We located and surveyed case file number 161-HQ-12529. The subject of the
file is Patsy Takemoto Mink. It consists of approximately 100 pages within
one section. It was compiled between January 1977 and April 1977 as part
of a security investigation conducted by the FBI.
The file requires screening for categories of information exempted from
disclosure under the FOIA. Specifically, there are documents which may be
redacted in order to protect the identities of named informants or
confidential sources, including FBI informant codes or informant file
numbers.
We have added your request to our first tier processing queue. This queue
is reserved for requests that consist of less than 700 pages. Taking into
consideration our existing backlog, the estimated time required to complete
the processing of your request is approximately 30 months from the date of
this correspondence. We will notify you as soon as our review of the file
is complete.
Please note that once we have notified you that our review is complete, you
may either visit our College Park, MD facility to view the file at no cost
or order a reproduction. You may order a reproduction copy at the cost of
$0.80 per page by contacting our office to place an order. We estimate
that the cost of a reproduction will be $80.
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other questions, you may email me at jennifer.namsiriwan@nara.gov. Please
cite your FOIA case number *RD 63316* in any further communications
concerning this request.
In the event that any correspondence to you from this office is returned as
undeliverable, no forwarding address, we will presume that you are no
longer interested in pursuing the case and it will be closed.
If you are not satisfied with our action on this request, you have the
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deciding agency with an opportunity to review your request and reconsider
its decision. If you submit your appeal by regular mail, it should be
addressed to the Deputy Archivist of the United States (ND), National
Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 4200, College
Park, Maryland 20740-6001. Both the letter and envelope should be clearly
marked “FOIA Appeal.” If you submit your appeal by e-mail, please send it
to foia@nara.gov, addressed to the Deputy Archivist, with the words “FOIA
Appeal” in the subject line. If you exercise your right to appeal, please
explain why you believe this response does not meet the requirements of the
Freedom of Information Act. All communications concerning this request
should reference FOIA tracking number *RD 63316*.
If you would like the opportunity to discuss my response and attempt to
resolve your dispute without initiating the appeals process, you may
contact our FOIA Public Liaison for assistance:
Accessioned Executive Branch Records – Washington, DC Area
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Acting FOIA Public Liaison: Lynn Goodsell (Acting)
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Telephone: 301-837-3190
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If you are unable to resolve your dispute through our Public Liaison, the
Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is the federal FOIA
ombudsman. OGIS offers mediation services to help resolve disputes between
FOIA requesters and federal agencies. You may contact OGIS at the
following address:
Office of Government Information Services (OGIS)
National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 2510
College Park, MD 20740-6001
ogis@nara.gov
202-741-5770
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Sincerely,
Jennifer Namsiriwan Crabb
Archivist
Special Access and FOIA Branch (RD-F)
National Archives and Records Administration
https://www.archives.gov/research/foia
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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. 7, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: National Archives And Records Administration – Archival Or Special Access
Dear Mackenzie Farkus,
As I stated in my previous email on October 15, 2019, we have added your
request to our first tier processing queue. This queue is reserved for
requests that consist of less than 700 pages. Taking into consideration
our existing backlog, the estimated time required to complete the
processing of your request is approximately 30 months from the date of our
initial correspondence, which was October 15, 2019. We will notify you as
soon as our review of the file is complete.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Namsiriwan Crabb
Archivist
Special Access and FOIA Branch (RD-F)
National Archives and Records Administration
https://www.archives.gov/research/foia
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to let you know that I am still interested in the following documents, and to see if that date was still accurate. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: National Archives And Records Administration – Archival Or Special Access
Dear Mackenzie Farkus,
I am writing in response to your request for an updated status on the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request received by this office for
records in the custody of the National Archives and Records Administration.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, at this time we are not able to provide
status updates for FOIA requests. Once normal operating procedures resume,
we will contact you directly and provide you with a response to your status
update request. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your
understanding and patience.
Sincerely,
Ashney Randle
Special Access & FOIA Program
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From:
This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your email.
We have received your request and will respond within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.
If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.
Notice to NARA Researchers and FOIA Requesters
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your reference or FOIA request or appeal. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.
Thank you.
From:
This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your email.
We have received your request and will respond within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.
If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.
Notice to NARA Researchers and FOIA Requesters
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your reference or FOIA request or appeal. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.
Thank you.
From: National Archives And Records Administration – Archival Or Special Access
Dear Mackenzie Farkus:
I am writing to acknowledge your frustration about the long wait time you
have been experiencing in regard to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
request.
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has created many unprecedented
challenges in our work. The majority of the records that our customers
request require our staff to be on-site to search for and review microfilm,
microfiche, or original textual records. Even as we expand our reopening,
operations may be temporarily curtailed due to limited staffing and/or
deteriorating local health conditions.
Due to limitations on staff in our facility over the course of the
pandemic, the backlog of FOIA requests has significantly expanded, and we
are continuing to work on logging in and providing initial responses to the
FOIA requests we received over the past 19 months.
When we receive a request, we inform you in writing that we received your
request and provide you with an interim FOIA tracking number. Once we have
logged in your request, we will provide an updated FOIA tracking number and
a more substantive response.
For requests that have already been assigned to a queue (tier 1, 2, or 3),
we have to review files that are subject to access restrictions in their
entirety, and this is a time consuming process. Our small staff has and
will continue to work diligently to process each request as quickly as
possible.
I want to assure you that we are aware of your request and we will contact
you as soon as we have any updates.
We appreciate your continued patience.
Sincerely,
Ashney Randle
Government Information Specialist
Special Access & FOIA Program (RF)
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From:
This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your email.
We have received your request and will respond within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.
If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.
Notice to NARA Researchers and FOIA Requesters
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your reference or FOIA request or appeal. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.
Thank you.
From:
This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your email.
We have received your request and will respond within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.
If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.
Notice to NARA Researchers and FOIA Requesters
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your reference or FOIA request or appeal. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.
Thank you.
From: National Archives And Records Administration – Archival Or Special Access
Dear Mackenzie Farkus:
You requested a status update on *RD 63316*, a request our office received
on October 7, 2019 and to which we initially replied on October 15, 2019.
The request was assigned to our Tier 1 processing queue for review.
To give you an indication of our existing backlog for cases in Tier 1,
there are approximately 641 cases ahead of yours. Unfortunately, the
COVID-19 pandemic has created many unprecedented challenges in our work.
The majority of the records that our customers request require our staff to
be on-site to search for and review microfilm, microfiche, or original
textual records. Staffing levels on-site have been severely limited with
long periods where our facility was closed. Even as we expand our
reopening, operations may be temporarily curtailed due to limited staffing
and/or deteriorating local health conditions.
Our small staff has and will continue to work diligently to process each
request as quickly as possible.
Please note, we will not respond to status update requests more than once
every six months.
To notify this office of a change in your contact information or to track
the status of your request, please telephone 301-837-3190 or e-mail
specialaccess_foia@nara.gov. If you have specific questions regarding the
subject of your request, please contact Jennifer Namsiriwan Crabb directly
at jennifer.namsiriwan@nara.gov. All communications concerning this
request should reference your case tracking number *RD 63316*.
Sincerely,
Ashney Randle
Government Information Specialist
Special Access & FOIA Program (RF)
National Archives at College Park
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From:
This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your email.
We have received your request and will respond within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.
If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.
Notice to NARA Researchers and FOIA Requesters
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your reference or FOIA request or appeal. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.
Thank you.
From:
This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your email.
We have received your request and will respond within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.
If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.
Notice to NARA Researchers and FOIA Requesters
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your reference or FOIA request or appeal. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.
Thank you.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 1, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #RD 63316.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: National Archives And Records Administration – Archival Or Special Access
Dear Mackenzie Farkus:
I completed processing the records you requested from the National Archives
and Records Administration under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) tracking
number RD 63316.
You requested access to FBI file 161-HQ-12529 on U.S. Representative Patsy
Matsu Takemoto Mink (December 6, 1927-September 28, 2002). The records were
compiled as part of a Classification 161: Special Inquiries for White
House, Congressional Committees and Other Government Agencies
investigation, created between January and April 1977, and consisting of
126 pages.
I completed a line-by-line review of the records you requested. There are
no restrictions on access and this file is open and available for research.
You or your designated representative may view the file at the National
Archives at College Park, Maryland. Please email specialaccess_foia@nara.gov
with your FOIA tracking number (*RD 63316*) to schedule an appointment. We
require at least one week advance notice to prepare for your visit.
Research visits are by appointment only and can be scheduled no more than
three months in advance as we are closely monitoring local public health
metrics due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you cannot visit our College Park facility, you may order a reproduction
copy of the file at the cost of 80 cents per page. To place a reproduction
order, please contact our office at specialaccess_foia@nara.gov or
301-837-3190. A mailing/billing address is required to generate a price
quote, so please include that information with your reproduction request.
Please monitor our web page https://www.archives.gov/college-park for
details and updates, as the situation can change quickly. Thank you for
your patience and understanding during this time.
This concludes the processing of your request. If you have additional
questions, please contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Daniel Dancis, Archivist
Special Access and FOIA Program (RF)
National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 837-0588