Request for Application Materials
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2756-2597 2756-2441 DE-FOA-002756 Control # 2756-1973 FOIA #GFO-2023-01386-F GFO-2024-00640-F HQ-2024-00493-F |
| Submitted | Nov. 27, 2023 |
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From: Bobby Mandelberg
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
I request access to and copies of the application materials submitted by each of the 24 awardees of the Renew America's Schools awards announced on June 29, 2023, that were originally requested by Learn Design Apply Inc. under FOIA request #GFO-2023-01386-F on June 30, 2023.
The specific records requested include the following for each of the 24 Renew America’s Schools Grants program awardees:
Project Narrative including Community Benefits Plan
Budget Information (SF-424A)
Resumes
Letters of Commitment
Energy Justice School Mapping Tool Report(s)
Facility Needs Assessment(s)
Community Partnership Documentation
SF-424: Application for Federal Assistance
Summary for Public Release
Summary Slide
SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
Current and Pending Support
Authorization for non-DOE/NNSA or DOE/NNSA FFRDCs (if applicable)
The 24 awardees are:
Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA
Austin Independent School District, Austin, TX
Baltimore County Public Schools, Windsor Mill, MD
Bridgeport Public Schools (in partnership with University of Connecticut), Bridgeport, CT
Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools (in partnership with Region Five Development Commission), Cass Lake, MN
Charlo School District, Charlo, MT
Choctaw County School District, Weir, MS
Clinton School District, Clinton, AR
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, Fairbanks, AK
Greenup County School District, Greenup, KY
Jefferson County School District, Birmingham, AL
Kane County School District, Kanab, UT
Matchbook Learning Centers, Indianapolis, IN
Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Memphis, TN
Natick Public Schools, Natick, MA
North Wasco County School District 21, Mosier, OR
Nottoway County Public Schools, Blackstone, VA
Porterville Unified School District, Porterville, CA
St. Maries School District #41, Saint Maries, ID
Warner Public Schools Oklahoma, Warner, OK
White River School District 47-1, White River, SD
William Penn School District, Yeadon, PA
Williamsfield Schools (CUSD #210) and 19 LEAs, Williamsfield, IL
Winnett Public School District #1, Winnett, MT
If my request is denied in whole or part, I ask that you justify all deletions by reference to specific exemptions of the FOIA. Please release all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material.
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,
Tony Fritz
From: Department of Energy
Please see the attached letter in regards to your FOIA request of November 28, 2023, requesting:
"Copies of the application materials submitted by each of the 24 awardees of the Renew America's Schools awards announced on June 29, 2023, that were originally requested by Learn Design Apply Inc. under FOIA request #GFO-2023-01386-F on June 30, 2023. . . .".
No further action is required from you at this time.
From: Department of Energy
In regards to your FOIA request of November 28, 2023, requesting "Copies of the application materials submitted by each of the 24 awardees of the Renew America's Schools awards announced on June 29, 2023, that were originally requested by Learn Design Apply Inc. under FOIA request #GFO-2023-01386-F on June 30, 2023. . . .", please review the attached document. No further action is required from you at this time.
From: Department of Energy
Good morning Mr. Fritz,
You should have received a notification from HQ DOE that your FOIA request has been transferred to the Golden Field Office (GFO) for processing. This is to acknowledge receipt of your request which has been reassigned docket number GFO-2024-00640-F.
The search for records responsive to your request is currently underway and we will keep you informed of our status. In the meantime, let me know if you have any questions/concerns, or if I can be of any additional assistance.
Thank you!
V/r
Dan
Daniel J. Dial
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Act & Privacy Officer
Records Management Field Official
U.S. Department of Energy, Golden Field Office
15013 Denver West Parkway
Golden, CO 80401
From: Department of Energy
Good morning Mr. Fritz,
I wanted to provide an update regarding your FOIA request. During our search and review process, we learned that negotiations are still very much underway. As such, the documents responsive to your request cannot be released at this time. It is anticipated that the majority of award negotiations will be completed towards the end of January 2024. That said, I would recommend waiting until February to ensure its wrapped up.
This in mind, I would like to give you the opportunity to withdraw your request with no further actions required at this time, and re-submit your request at a later date. We already have the responsive documents in hand so it should be a quick turn-around once the negotiations are complete. You can contact me directly to provide an update prior to re-submitting your request if you like.
FYI: In your request, you referenced FOIA #GFO-2023-01386-F submitted by Learn Design Apply Inc. I informed them of this as well and they have agreed to withdrawal and resubmit. Initially, we thought the negotiations would be complete by November however, the processed has been delayed.
Please let me know how you would like us to proceed. If however, you would like us to continue processing your request, I will provide GFO's Final Determination, which will inform you officially of our inability to release documents at this time. Please let me know if you would like to discuss further.
Thanks!
V/r
Dan
From: Department of Energy
Good morning Mr. Fritz,
We are in the process of finalizing your request and I would anticipate delivery by early next week. That said, would you give me a call at your earliest convenience to discuss, please & thanks? I can be reached at 240-562-1468 or you can call me directly anytime at 307-220-2395.
Thanks & have a great weekend!
V/r
Dan
Daniel J. Dial
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Act & Privacy Officer
Records Management Field Official
U.S. Department of Energy, Golden Field Office
15013 Denver West Parkway
Golden, CO 80401
From: Department of Energy
Good afternoon,
Please see the attached Final Determination Letter and associated responsive documents. This concludes GFO's response to your FOIA request.
NOTE: Our search resulted in 2,850 pages of responsive documents. As such, I'll be sending them to you in a series of follow-up emails. I will let you know when the last email has been sent.
Let us know if you have any questions/concerns or if we can be of any additional assistance.
Regards,
Brianne Moss
Management Analyst
Redhorse Corporation | US Department of Energy
Contractor supporting the Office of Chief Counsel in Records Management and FOIA | Golden Field Office
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Tel: 240-562-1488
Cell: 727-744-4790
Email: brianne.moss@ee.doe.gov
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