Records re: two deceased and retired National Guard generals
It is a clone of this request.
| Tracking # |
1450343-001 1450349-000, 1450343-000 1450349-000 |
| Submitted | Oct. 21, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: T. McElwee
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Records relating to or mentioning either of two individuals from the New York National Guard (both deceased):
Maj. Gen. Vito Joseph Castellano (ret.)
born: May 21, 1925
died: August 28 2019
First 5 digits of SSN: 072-18
Maj. Gen. Bernard Gordon Ehrlich (ret.)
born: October 1928 (day unknown)
died: March 7, 2014
First 5 digits of SSN: 103-22
BOP Register Number: 14196-054
Proofs of death are attached as PDF's. Records concerning Castellano and Ehrlich as subjects should be released, as privacy concerns under FOIA Exemption 6 and 7 as well as the Privacy Act are now moot.
Please conduct a search of the Central Records System, including but not limited to the ELSUR Records System, the Microphone Surveillance (MISUR) Indices, the Physical Surveillance (FISUR) Indices, and the Technical Surveillance (TESUR) Indices, for both main-file records and cross-reference records for all relevant names, individuals, agencies and companies.
If any potentially responsive records have been destroyed and/or transferred to NARA, then I request copies of the destruction or transfer slips as well as any other documentation relating to, mentioning or describing said transfer or destruction, to include but not be limited to confirmation that the Bureau has no other copies of said 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,
T. McElwee
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
There are eFOIA files available for you to download.
From: T. McElwee
My request for records related to dead two persons was been wrongly rejected on grounds of b6 and b7c (both of which relate to privacy).
The following people are both dead. Please read the PDF's attached for proof.
Maj. Gen. Vito Joseph Castellano (ret.)
born: May 21, 1925
died: August 28 2019
First 5 digits of SSN: 072-18
Maj. Gen. Bernard Gordon Ehrlich (ret.)
born: October 1928 (day unknown)
died: March 7, 2014
First 5 digits of SSN: 103-22
BOP Register Number: 14196-054
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
There are eFOIA files available for you to download.
You can download the files at:
**Please Note:**
The above link(s) are only active for 48hrs. After the link expires you will
have the option to reactivate the link(s) for an additional 48hrs. The max
renewal limit is two (2) times. Thereafter, the links can no longer be
accessed.
You can renew the download files by logging into the efoia system and clicking
the "Renew" button in the file list.
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
There are eFOIA files available for you to download.
You can download the files at:
**Please Note:**
The above link(s) are only active for 48hrs. After the link expires you will
have the option to reactivate the link(s) for an additional 48hrs. The max
renewal limit is two (2) times. Thereafter, the links can no longer be
accessed.
You can renew the download files by logging into the efoia system and clicking
the "Renew" button in the file list.
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. 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1450349-000, 1450343-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
There are eFOIA files available for you to download.
You can download the files at:
**Please Note:**
The above link(s) are only active for 48hrs. After the link expires you will
have the option to reactivate the link(s) for an additional 48hrs. The max
renewal limit is two (2) times. Thereafter, the links can no longer be
accessed.
You can renew the download files by logging into the efoia system and clicking
the "Renew" button in the file list.
From: T. McElwee
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $415.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FOIA Office
1425 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005
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. 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1450349-000, 1450343-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1450349-000, 1450343-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1450349-000, 1450343-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1450349-000, 1450343-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1450349-000, 1450343-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1450349-000, 1450343-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1450349-000, 1450343-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1450349-000, 1450343-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1450349-000, 1450343-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1450349-000, 1450343-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1450349-000, 1450343-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: T. McElwee
Attention: Work Process Unit
Re: FOIPA Request No.: 1450343-000 (subjects: Maj. Gen. Vito Joseph Castellano (ret.); Maj. Gen. Bernard Gordon Ehrlich (ret.))
To whom it may concern:
I am requesting an update regarding the above captioned FOIPA request.
Per letter from the Bureau, I was quoted 13,798 pages of records potentially responsive to the subject of the request. I was given a quote of $415 for cost.
In response, MuckRock sent a $415 check on my behalf January 31, 2020.
I checked FBI's Vault website for the above cationed FOIPA Request number, and there is no indication that this request is in the system.
While I understand the dilemma RIDS and the Bureau are in concerning coronavirus restrictions, I will note that this request was made months in advance of the emergency measures.
My thanks for your attention to this matter,
T. McElwee
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
There are eFOIA files available for you to download.
You can download the files at:
**Please Note:**
The above link(s) are only active for 48hrs. After the link expires you will
have the option to reactivate the link(s) for an additional 48hrs. The max
renewal limit is two (2) times. Thereafter, the links can no longer be
accessed.
You can renew the download files by logging into the efoia system and clicking
the "Renew" button in the file list.
From: Muckrock Staff
Please see attached. Thank you for your help with this request!
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. 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1450349-000, 1450343-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1450349-000, 1450343-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. 21, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #1450349-000, 1450343-000.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Good morning,
Thank you for contacting foipaquestions@fbi.gov. Please check the status of your FOIPA Request at http://vault.fbi.gov by clicking on "Check Status of Your FOI/PA Request" on the right side of the page, and follow the instructions below.
Check the Status of Your FOIPA Request
If your FOIPA Number is [1234567-0] please enter [1234567-000] into the system. If your FOIPA Number is [1234567-1] please enter [1234567-001] into the system. If you have any questions about the status of your FOIPA request, please e-mail foipaquestions@fbi.gov.
FIND STATUS OF FOIPA- Request statuses are updated weekly
Please enter the whole FOIPA number-Example: [1234567-000]
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Results will show the Request Number, Case Type and Process Description shown below:
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Process Description (Will display the current progress of the request)
The FBI's FOIPA Program is searching the FBI's indices for potentially responsive documents.
You may be contacted via formal letter for all fees and/or negotiation issues that may apply.
NOTE: Recent requests are entered into the FOIPA database in the order that they are received. Before you can check the status, you must have received correspondence assigning a FOIPA request number and the information transferred to the online database. Status information is updated weekly. If a request has been closed within the last six months the online database will display the following: The FOIPA number entered has been closed, and appropriate correspondence has been sent to the address on file.
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Respectfully,
Public Information Officer
FBI - Information Management Division
200 Constitution Drive
Winchester, VA 22602
O: (540) 868-4593
E: foipaquestions@fbi.gov<mailto:foipaquestions@fbi.gov>
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