Request For Information on TOPOFF 4 (2007)
| Tracking # |
2024-FEFO-00820 |
| Submitted | May 6, 2024 |
| Due | June 7, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Aram Shabanian
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Specifically, I am seeking the following records:
Any and all reports, evaluations, and after-action reviews pertaining to the planning, execution, and assessment of the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise.
Correspondence, including emails, memoranda, and letters, exchanged between FEMA personnel and external stakeholders regarding the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise.
Any contracts, agreements, or invoices related to the procurement of goods or services for the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise.
Briefings, presentations, and slide decks used during the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise, including those shared with participants or observers.
Any other documents, materials, or information relevant to the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise, including but not limited to participant lists, training materials, and scenario outlines.
I am aware that the Freedom of Information Act allows for the disclosure of government records, with certain exemptions as outlined in 5 U.S.C. § 552(b). However, I request that any exemptions claimed by FEMA be clearly identified along with a justification for withholding the information.
Additionally, I am willing to pay reasonable fees associated with the processing of this request, as permitted by 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(A). However, I respectfully request a waiver of fees if the information requested is in the public interest and not primarily for commercial purposes, as provided for in 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(A)(iii).
Please process this request as promptly as possible. If you have any questions or need further clarification to fulfill this request, please do not hesitate to contact me via the contact information provided above.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
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,
Aram Shabanian
From: Federal Emergency Management Agency
05/08/2024
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Re: FOIA Request Number 2024-FEFO-00820
Acknowledgment
Dear Aram Shabanian:
This correspondence acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), dated 5/6/2024 and received in this office on 5/6/2024. You are seeking the following records: Any and all reports, evaluations, and after-action reviews pertaining to the planning, execution, and assessment of the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise. Correspondence, including emails, memoranda, and letters, exchanged between FEMA personnel and external stakeholders regarding the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise. Any contracts, agreements, or invoices related to the procurement of goods or services for the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise. Briefings, presentations, and slide decks used during the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise, including those shared with participants or observers. Any other documents, materials, or information relevant to the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise, including but not limited to participant lists, training materials, and scenario outlines.
Your request has been assigned the following tracking number 2024-FEFO-00820.
Please be advised that we have queried the FEMA organizations which may have responsive records. However, we will be in touch with you soon for more details about the types of documents you are seeking.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this matter, please contact the assigned FOIA specialist directly at, juan.vegasandoval@fema.dhs.gov and reference the request number 2024-FEFO-00820. Again, If you require additional support, you may also contact FEMA’s Public Liaison at FEMA-FOIA@fema.dhs.gov. If you need to contact FEMA’s FOIA Public Liaison, then please reference the FOIA request number and address your email to “Attn: FEMA’s Public Liaison” and summarize your concerns.
You may also contact FEMA at (202) 646-3323, or you may contact FEMA’s Public Liaison in the same manner. Please reference FOIA request number 2024-FEFO-00820.
For a faster response please communicate by email.
Thank you for your interest in FEMA.
Sincerely,
Disclosure Branch
Information Management Division
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
From: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Good afternoon,
After further review, we would need additional clarification.
FOIA Request: Seeking the following records regarding the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise.
1. Any and all reports, evaluations, and after-action reviews pertaining to the planning, execution, and assessment of the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise.
2. Correspondence, including emails, memoranda, and letters, exchanged between FEMA personnel and external stakeholders regarding the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise.
3. Any contracts, agreements, or invoices related to the procurement of goods or services for the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise.
4. Briefings, presentations, and slide decks used during the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise, including those shared with participants or observers.
5. Participant lists, training materials, and scenario outlines for 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise
For part 2, please provide the FEMA employee email addresses or name, date range for the search, and specfic key terms to search.
For part 3, please provide any contract award number you are referring to.
For part 5, please include the any other materials you are seeking that are not listed in your request.
If you can please provide a response by May 22, 2024, that would be great. If no response is provided, then we will assume you are no longer intersted in this FOIA request and administratively close your request. If additional time is needed, then please let me know.
I look forward to your response and thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Juan Vega
Government Information Specialist | Information Management Division | Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Office: (202) 646-3323
juan.vegasandoval@fema.dhs.gov<mailto:juan.vegasandoval@fema.dhs.gov>
Federal Emergency Management Agency
fema.gov<http://www.fema.gov/>
From: Aram Shabanian
Hello and thank you for the prompt reply.
For my purposes, after reviewing what info I could possibly use and what might just be surplus/sensitive to individuals, I have decided to strike the aforementioned sections (2, 3, 4) from my FOIA request. I hope this makes things easier for you. Please let me know if you have any further questions!
-Aram
From: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Thank you for the additional clarification. We will go ahead and process Parts 1 and 5 (now known as Part 2) from your FOIA request as followed.
FOIA Request: You are seeking the following records regarding the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise.
1. All reports, evaluations, and after-action reviews pertaining to the planning, execution, and assessment of the 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise.
2. Participant lists, training materials, and scenario outlines for 2007 TOPOFF 4 exercise
Sincerely,
Juan Vega
Government Information Specialist | Information Management Division | Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Office: (202) 646-3323
juan.vegasandoval@fema.dhs.gov<mailto:juan.vegasandoval@fema.dhs.gov>
Federal Emergency Management Agency
fema.gov<http://www.fema.gov/>
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