| Tracking # |
19-01200-FOIA, 2019-9059 19-01200-FOIA |
| Submitted | Aug. 28, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Pat Anson
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Copies of all documents, letters, emails and other communications by HHS agencies (including the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) with the social media network Pinterest since January 1, 2018.
This pertains to any requests from HHS that Pinterest remove certain websites or organizations that offer alternative health information, including cures for chronic illnesses, the use of supplements or advice about vaccines.
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,
Pat Anson
From: Department of Health and Human Services
September 24, 2019
Request Number: 19-01200-FOIA
Dear Mr. Anson: This is regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of September 20, 2019, for all documents, emails, letters, and other communications with social media network Pinterest regarding any requests that Pinterest remove certain websites or organizations that offer alternative health information, including cures for chronic illnesses, the of supplements, or advice about vaccines (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2018 To 9/23/2019).
Please see the attached letter.
Sincerely,
CDC/ATSDR FOIA Office
770-488-6399
From: Pat Anson
Request Number: 19-01200-FOIA
Dear Mr. Andoh: I'm a little puzzled by your response because my request was intended for HHS and not just the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For your purposes, I'm happy to narrow that portion of my request as it applies to CDC to the following individuals:
Robert Redfield, Director
Brenda Fitzgerald, Former Director
Anne Schuchat, Principal Deputy Director
Mitch Wolfe, Chief Medical Officer
Kyle McGowan, Chief of Staff
Chesley Richards, Deputy Director of Public Health Science and Surveillance
Debra Houry, Director of National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
To reiterate, I am seeking copies of all documents, letters, emails and other communications by HHS agencies (including the Food and Drug Administration and centers for Disease Control and Prevention) with the social media network Pinterest since January l, 2018. This pertains to any requests from HHS that Pinterest remove certain websites or organizations that offer alternative health information, including but not limited to cures for chronic illnesses, the use of supplements and advice about vaccines.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Pat Anson
Pain News Network
c/o MuckRock
From: Department of Health and Human Services
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
From: Department of Health and Human Services
Dear requester,
The Office of External Affairs conducted a search and located no records responsive to your request for documents and communications between FDA and the social media network, Pinterest, since January 1, 2018.
Please note that your request is still open to the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) and the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. You will receive a response directly from CFSAN and CBER.
If you would like to discuss our response please contact me at Meredith.Schlaifer@fda.hhs.gov<mailto:Meredith.Schlaifer@fda.hhs.gov>. You may also contact the FDA FOIA Public Liaison for assistance at:
Office of the Executive Secretariat
US Food & Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1050
Rockville, MD 20857
E-mail: FDAFOIA@fda.hhs.gov<mailto:FDAFOIA@fda.hhs.gov>
Sincerely,
Meredith J. Schlaifer, M.S., J.D.
FOIA Officer, Office of the Commissioner
Division of Freedom of Information
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
meredith.schlaifer@fda.hhs.gov<mailto:meredith.schlaifer@fda.hhs.gov>
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From: Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: Pat Anson,
This is in response to your October 1, 2019, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) seeking copies of records related to:
FDA, CDC - LTRS, EMAILS, COMM, ETC WITH SOCIAL MEDIA PINTEREST 1/1/18
The Center Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) conducted a search and was unable to locate any records responsive to your request. Therefore, we are closing our file on this case.
This response does not constitute a final agency action, please be advised that your request has been assigned to one or more FDA components that will reply directly to you with any responsive records in their purview. We are requesting that you hold any appeal rights in abeyance until you receive a final response.
If you are not satisfied with any aspect of the processing and handling of this request, please contact Chalmer.Rennie@fda.hhs.gov<mailto:Chalmer.Rennie@fda.hhs.gov> or call 240-402-8992. You also have the right to contact:
FDA FOIA Public Liaison
Office of the Executive Secretariat
US Food & Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 1050
Rockville, Maryland 20857
Email: FDAFOIA@fda.hhs.gov<mailto:FDAFOIA@fda.hhs.gov>
Please do not submit payment until you receive an invoice. The following charges for this request to date may be included in a monthly invoice:
Reproduction $0.00 Search $0.00 Review $0.00 Other $0.00 Total=$0.00
Sincerely,
Kimberly Jones
Chalmer Rennie
FOI/PRA Staff Director
Office of Regulations and Policy
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
240-402-8992
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From: Department of Health and Human Services
October 29, 2019
Request Number: 19-01200-FOIA
Dear Mr. Anson: This is regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of September 20, 2019, for all documents, emails, letters, and other communications with social media network Pinterest regarding any requests that Pinterest remove certain websites or organizations that offer alternative health information, including cures for chronic illnesses, the of supplements, or advice about vaccines (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2018 To 9/23/2019).
Please see the attached letter.
Sincerely,
CDC/ATSDR FOIA Office
770-488-6399
From: Department of Health and Human Services
A no responsive documents response.
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