Philip James Layfield (Department of Justice, Criminal Division)

Dear Mr. Layfield,

Please see the attached, which is this Office's response to your request. If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA/PA Unit at 202-616-0307 for further assistance.

Thank you,

FOIA/PA Unit
Criminal Division
U.S. Department of Justice

This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://www.foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=EOUSA-2019-000101&type=request)
* Tracking Number: EOUSA-2019-000101
* Requester Name: Philip Layfield
* Date Submitted: 10/02/2018
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: Self 003 #1, #2

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Mr. Layfield,

Your request was closed on October 2, 2018. Please see a copy of your response letter.

FOIA/PA Unit
Criminal Division
U.S. Department of Justice

This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application:
* Tracking Number: EOUSA-2019-000223
* Requester Name: Philip Layfield
* Date Submitted: 10/17/2018
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: Records relating to or mentioning Philip James Layfield f/k/a Philip Samuel Pesin whose date of birth is July 24, 1973 for the time period January 1, 2010 through present. This includes all investigative files and data gathered mentioning his name.
I assume that you will produce records from the Central District of California as well as the District of New Jersey.
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.

The FOIA request - EOUSA-2019-000223 description has been modified. Additional details for this item are as follows:
* Tracking Number: EOUSA-2019-000223
* Requester: Philip Layfield
* Submitted Date: 10/17/2018
* Description: Records relating to or mentioning Philip James Layfield f/k/a Philip Samuel Pesin whose date of birth is July 24, 1973 for the time period January 1, 2010 through present. This includes all investigative files and data gathered mentioning his name.
I assume that you will produce records from the Central District of California as well as the District of New Jersey.
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.

This letter acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA) request received in the Executive Office For United States Attorneys on 10/17/2018.
Your request has been assigned Tracking Number:  EOUSA-2019-000223.
Your request seeks records from one or more field offices, and involves many voluminous records and/or requires consultation with another agency/component with a substantial interest in the subject-matter and therefore falls within “unusual circumstances” as set forth in the statue. See 5 U.S.C.S § 552(a)(6)(B)(i)-(iii).  Accordingly, we are extending the time limit to respond to our request for ten additional days. See 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(B))(i).  In addition, this Office assigns incoming requests to one of three tracks: simple, complex, or expedited.  Each request is then handled on a first-in, first-out basis in relation to other requests in the same track.  Simple requests usually receive a response in approximately 30 business days, whereas complex requests necessarily take longer.  At this time, your request has been assigned to the complextrack.
Under FOIA and Department of Justice regulations you may be required to pay certain costs associated with processing your request, including, searching for, reviewing, and duplicating requested records.  Consequently, you may potentially incur those costs, unless you have requested and been granted a waiver or reduction in fees.  In most instances, the first 100 pages to duplicate and the first two hours to search for records responsive to your request, will be provided to you free of charge.  If after making those allowances, we determine that the cost to process your request will amount to more than $25.00, we will notify you in writing at a later date. 1     Requests that are specific, concrete and of limited scope (in time and/or subject matter) generally enable us to respond to you more quickly and possibly assess less fees.  To avoid delay and reduce ay potential fees, we respectfully request that you modify and narrow the scope of your request (See attachment).
You may contact our FOIA Public Liaison at the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) for any further assistance and to discuss any aspect of your request. The contact information for EOUSA is 175 N Street, NE, Suite 5.400, Washington, DC 20530; telephone at 202-252-6020; or facsimile 202-252-6048. 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, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001; e-mail at ogis@nara.gov; telephone at (mailto:ogis@nara.gov) 202-741-5770; toll free at 1-877-684-6448; or facsimile at 202-741-5769.
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Form No. 001 - 8/16 1           Search and review fees by professional personnel are charged at $40 per hour and duplication fees are assessed at five cents per page THIS IS NOT A BILL.  DO NOT SEND MONEY
Philip Layfield    EOUSA-2019-000223 CHOOSE ONE
____I wish to modify my request in an attempt to obtain a quicker response and/or reduce fees as follows:
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____ I understand that I am entitled to the first 100 pages and two hours of search time for free.  Please do not search beyond two hours, nor duplicate beyond 100 pages.
____I agree to pay up to the following amount for duplication and search time: $_____________ I understand that this payment is required even if no documents are located or released to me.  In the event that documents are located and released to me, I understand that I may be charged duplication fees in addition to search fees.
____I wish to withdraw my request.
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Signature                                                                                             Date

Please return to:
EOUSA
FOIA/PA
600 E Street, N.W., Room 7300
Washington, DC 20530

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