Processing Notes on Past FOIA requests, regarding UAP

This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=DON-NAVY-2022-003257&type=request)

* Tracking Number: DON-NAVY-2022-003257
* Requester Name:
Matthew Phelan
* Date Submitted: 01/09/2022
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

All US Navy records referencing the below FOIA requests that contain remarks, comments, notes, explanations, etc. made by Navy personnel or contractors about the processing of these requests (and appeals, if appropriate), the invocation of exemptions, or related matters. This is to include any analysts' notes made during the processing of the requests, any standard worksheets completed by the analysts, any justifications for exemption invocations or other supporting documentation provided to the Appeals Authority, and any correspondence or memoranda referencing the requests, including tasking orders, emails, and coordination documentation.

I seek documents related to the following FOIA requests:

- DON-NAVY-2022-000052 [Naval Station Mayport voicemail and other records]
- DON-NAVY-2022-002346 [Naval Station Mayport voicemail and other records]

- DON-NAVY-2021-006586 [August 2019 UAP, USS Kidd and other vessels]
- DON-NAVY-2020-010083 [Classified test flights by Navy in northern Florida, August 1, 1987 to January 1, 1990]

- DON-NAVY-2020-008334 [Nimitz CSG Nov. 14, 2004 UAP]
- DON-NAVY-2020-001283 [Nimitz CSG Nov. 14, 2004 UAP]
- DON-NAVY-2017-002300 [Nimitz CSG Nov. 14, 2004 UAP]

The documents will be used in the course of reporting for a documentary podcasting project for iHeart Radio. As this is a journalism project, I am asking that all fees be waived. I would also ask for a staggered release schedule if certain material will take significantly longer to collect and release than the rest of the requested records.

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,

Matthew Phelan

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This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=DON-NAVY-2022-003273&type=request)

* Tracking Number: DON-NAVY-2022-003273
* Requester Name:
Mr. Matthew Phelan
* Date Submitted: 01/10/2022
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

All US Navy records referencing the below FOIA requests that contain remarks, comments, notes, explanations, etc. made by Navy personnel or contractors about the processing of these requests (and appeals, if appropriate), the invocation of exemptions, or related matters. This is to include any analysts' notes made during the processing of the requests, any standard worksheets completed by the analysts, any justifications for exemption invocations or other supporting documentation provided to the Appeals Authority, and any correspondence or memoranda referencing the requests, including tasking orders, emails, and coordination documentation.

I seek documents related to the following FOIA request:

- DON-NAVY-2021-006586 [August 2019 UAP, USS Kidd and other vessels]

The documents will be used in the course of reporting for a documentary podcasting project for iHeart Radio. As this is a journalism project, I am asking that all fees be waived. I would also ask for a staggered release schedule if certain material will take significantly longer to collect and release than the rest of the requested records.

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,

Matthew Phelan

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This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=DON-NAVY-2022-003275&type=request)

* Tracking Number: DON-NAVY-2022-003275
* Requester Name:
Matthew Phelan
* Date Submitted: 01/10/2022
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

All US Navy records referencing the below FOIA requests that contain remarks, comments, notes, explanations, etc. made by Navy personnel or contractors about the processing of these requests (and appeals, if appropriate), the invocation of exemptions, or related matters. This is to include any analysts' notes made during the processing of the requests, any standard worksheets completed by the analysts, any justifications for exemption invocations or other supporting documentation provided to the Appeals Authority, and any correspondence or memoranda referencing the requests, including tasking orders, emails, and coordination documentation.

I seek documents related to the following FOIA requests:

- DON-NAVY-2020-008334 [Nimitz CSG Nov. 14, 2004 UAP]

The documents will be used in the course of reporting for a documentary podcasting project for iHeart Radio. As this is a journalism project, I am asking that all fees be waived. I would also ask for a staggered release schedule if certain material will take significantly longer to collect and release than the rest of the requested records.

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,

Matthew Phelan

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=DON-NAVY-2022-003276&type=request)

* Tracking Number: DON-NAVY-2022-003276
* Requester Name:
Matthew Phelan
* Date Submitted: 01/10/2022
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

All US Navy records referencing the below FOIA requests that contain remarks, comments, notes, explanations, etc. made by Navy personnel or contractors about the processing of these requests (and appeals, if appropriate), the invocation of exemptions, or related matters. This is to include any analysts' notes made during the processing of the requests, any standard worksheets completed by the analysts, any justifications for exemption invocations or other supporting documentation provided to the Appeals Authority, and any correspondence or memoranda referencing the requests, including tasking orders, emails, and coordination documentation.

I seek documents related to the following FOIA requests:

- DON-NAVY-2020-001283 [Nimitz CSG Nov. 14, 2004 UAP]
- DON-NAVY-2017-002300 [Nimitz CSG Nov. 14, 2004 UAP]

The documents will be used in the course of reporting for a documentary podcasting project for iHeart Radio. As this is a journalism project, I am asking that all fees be waived. I would also ask for a staggered release schedule if certain material will take significantly longer to collect and release than the rest of the requested records.

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,

Matthew Phelan

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

Your request for Fee Waiver for the FOIA request DON-NAVY-2022-003276 has been
determined to be not applicable as the request is not billable.

* Fee Waiver Original Justification:
The documents will be used in the course of reporting for a documentary podcasting project for iHeart Radio. As this is a journalism project, I am asking that all fees be waived. I would also ask for a staggered release schedule if certain material will take significantly longer to collect and release than the rest of the requested records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
* Fee Waiver Disposition Reason:
N/A

Your request for Fee Waiver for the FOIA request DON-NAVY-2022-003273 has been
fully granted.

* Fee Waiver Original Justification:
The documents will be used in the course of reporting for a documentary podcasting project for iHeart Radio. As this is a journalism project, I am asking that all fees be waived. I would also ask for a staggered release schedule if certain material will take significantly longer to collect and release than the rest of the requested records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
* Fee Waiver Disposition Reason:
N/A

DON-NAVY-2022-003276 has been processed with the following final disposition: Full Denial Based on Exemptions.

Mr. Phelan,

Please find attached, the Office of Naval Intelligence final
response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of January 10,
2022.

Thank you,

Camille V'Estres

Paralegal Specalist| FOIA Coordinator

Staff Judge Advocate| General Counsel

Department of the Navy|Office of Naval Intelligence

4251 Suitland Road|Washington, DC 20395

Ph: 301-669-3432| email: camille.vestres@navy.mil

Good morning Sir,
I hope this email finds you well. We are in receipt of your FOIA request and are currently processing it.
please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Very respectfully, LN1 Essoh
LN1(SW/AW/IW) Ernestine M. Essoh
Fleet Legalman
Commander, U.S. THIRD Fleet
Comm: 619-553-8322
NIPR: Ernestine.m.essoh.mil@us.navy.mil (mailto:Ernestine.m.essoh.mil@us.navy.mil)
SIPR: Ernestine.essoh@navy.smil.mil (mailto:Ernestine.essoh@navy.smil.mil)

Your request for Fee Waiver for the FOIA request DON-NAVY-2022-003257 has been
determined to be not applicable as the request is not billable.

* Fee Waiver Original Justification:
The documents will be used in the course of reporting for a documentary podcasting project for iHeart Radio. As this is a journalism project, I am asking that all fees be waived. I would also ask for a staggered release schedule if certain material will take significantly longer to collect and release than the rest of the requested records.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
* Fee Waiver Disposition Reason:
N/A

Mr. Matthew Phelan,
Your request DON-NAVY-2022-003257 is complete.  See the attached final response letter.
Navy Region Southeast
FOIA Cooridnator

Your request for Fee Waiver for the FOIA request DON-NAVY-2022-003275 has been
determined to be not applicable as the request is not billable.

* Fee Waiver Original Justification:
The documents will be used in the course of reporting for a documentary podcasting project for iHeart Radio. As this is a journalism project, I am asking that all fees be waived. I would also ask for a staggered release schedule if certain material will take significantly longer to collect and release than the rest of the requested records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
* Fee Waiver Disposition Reason:
N/A

DON-NAVY-2022-003275 has been processed with the following final disposition: Partial Grant/Partial Denial.
Given the nature of this request, some records are only being released to you as the requester. If you have an account in FOIAonline, you may access those records by [FOIAONLINE_HOME]. Otherwise, those responsive records will be sent via the method agreed upon with the FOIA processor.

DON-NAVY-2022-003273 has been processed with the following final disposition: Partial Grant/Partial Denial.
Given the nature of this request, some records are only being released to you as the requester. If you have an account in FOIAonline, you may access those records by [FOIAONLINE_HOME]. Otherwise, those responsive records will be sent via the method agreed upon with the FOIA processor.