SF-311 2017 (US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM))
| Tracking # |
FP-19-007655 0811F-18 1114F-18 1131F-18 FP-18-021842 SF-311 2017 |
| Multi Request | SF-311 2017 |
| Submitted | June 17, 2018 |
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Communications
From: Emma North-Best
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Copies of all drafted, submitted or received SF-311 forms (https://www.archives.gov/files/isoo/security-forms/sf311.pdf) produced in the year prior to the receipt of this FOIA request. SF-311 forms may also be identified as Agency Security Classification Management Program Data.
I am a member of the news media and request classification as such. I have previously written about the government and its activities, with some reaching over 100,000 readers. As such, as I have a reasonable expectation of publication and my editorial and writing skills are well established. In addition, I discuss and comment on the files online and make them available through non-profits such as the Internet Archive and MuckRock, disseminating them to a large audience. While my research is not limited to this, a great deal of it, including this, focuses on the activities and attitudes of the government itself. As such, it is not necessary for me to demonstrate the relevance of this particular subject in advance.
Additionally, case law states that “proof of the ability to disseminate the released information to a broad cross- section of the public is not required.” Judicial Watch, Inc. v. Dep’t of Justice, 365 F.3d 1108, 1126 (D.C. Cir. 2004); see Carney v. U.S. Dep’t of Justice, 19 F.3d 807, 814-15 (2d Cir. 1994). Further, courts have held that "qualified because it also had “firm” plans to “publish a number of . . . ‘document sets’” concerning United States foreign and national security policy." Under this criteria, as well, I qualify as a member of the news media.
Additionally, courts have held that the news media status "focuses on the nature of the requester, not its request. The provision requires that the request be “made by” a representative of the news media. Id. § 552(a)(4)(A)(ii)(II). A newspaper reporter, for example, is a representative of the news media regardless of how much interest there is in the story for which he or she is requesting information." As such, the details of the request itself are moot for the purposes of determining the appropriate fee category.
As my primary purpose is to inform about government activities by reporting on it and making the raw data available, I request that fees be waived.
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,
Emma Best
From: US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED
Ms. Best:
This request was received twice in the office within the same timeframe, therefore, this request is considered closed without action and your first request for the same subject matter will be addressed. I trust this information will be of assistance to you.
v/r
Lora Ballard
Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (OPS Support)
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Freedom of Information/Privacy
Act Office
ATTN: IAMG-C-FOI
2600 Ernie Pyle Street
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5910
From: US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED
Ms. Best:
Can you please clarify your request, are you looking for our agency records, or all military services records? We would only be able to assist you with our agency's information. Upon receipt of your clarification we will attempt to assist you. If no response is received within 10 days, we will consider this request administratively closed without action.
v/r
Lora Ballard
Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (OPS Support)
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Freedom of Information/Privacy
Act Office
ATTN: IAMG-C-FOI
2600 Ernie Pyle Street
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5910
From: US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED
Ms. Best:
Can you please clarify your request, are you looking for our agency records, or all military services records? We would only be able to assist you with our agency's information. Upon receipt of your clarification we will attempt to assist you. If no response is received within 10 days, we will consider this request administratively closed without action.
v/r
Lora Ballard
Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (OPS Support)
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Freedom of Information/Privacy
Act Office
ATTN: IAMG-C-FOI
2600 Ernie Pyle Street
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5910
From: Emma North-Best
Lora Ballard,
I am only look for a copy of the SF-311 form filed by your agency.
Thanks!
Emma
From: US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED
Thank you, we will begin processing your 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 June 17, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #SF-311 2017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED
Ms. Best:
On July 6, 2018 a response was mailed to you indicating your assigned case number by this office is 0811F-18. We are still coordinating with another element of our command for the requested information. I trust this information will be of assistance to you.
v/r
Lora Ballard
Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (OPS Support)
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Freedom of Information/Privacy
Act Office
ATTN: IAMG-C-FOI
2600 Ernie Pyle Street
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5910
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~WRD000
From: US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
A copy of documents responsive to the 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 June 17, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #SF-311 2017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED
Ms. Best:
Your request was responded to on August 13, 2018, a copy of our response letter is attached. I trust this information will be of assistance to you.
v/r
Lora
Lora Ballard
Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (OPS Support)
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Freedom of Information/Privacy
Act Office
ATTN: IAMG-C-FOI
2600 Ernie Pyle Street
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5910
From: Emma North-Best
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Emma Best
From: US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
An interim response, stating the request is being processed.
From: US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
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Acknowledgement Letter
From: US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
A no responsive documents response.
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 June 17, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #0811F-18.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED
Ms. Best:
This request was answered on August 13, 2018. Please see attached letter. Please check with your mailroom, this response has not been returned to this office.
v/r
Lora Ballard
Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (OPS Support)
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Freedom of Information/Privacy
Act Office
ATTN: IAMG-C-FOI
2600 Ernie Pyle Street
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5910
-
~WRD000
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 June 17, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #0811F-18.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED
Ms. Best:
As indicated below, this request was answered on August 13, 2018. This response has not been returned to this office by the Post Office, therefore it has been delivered to the address you provided in your original request. I suggest you check with your mailroom. Please see our attached response.
v/r
Lora Ballard
Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (OPS Support)
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Freedom of Information/Privacy
Act Office
ATTN: IAMG-C-FOI
2600 Ernie Pyle Street
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5910
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0811F-18
From: Emma North-Best
I am appealing INSCOM's claim that it is unable to locate documents it is legally required to file on an annual basis. Contrary to claims, retention requirements are unlikely to have resulted in their deletion or removal from indices.
From: US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
From: US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Ms. Best:
Please see the attached, which was also mailed.
v/r
Lora Ballard
Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (OPS Support)
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Freedom of Information/Privacy
Act Office
ATTN: IAMG-C-FOI
2600 Ernie Pyle Street
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5910
COMM: (301) 677-2147, DSN: 622
FAX: (301) 677-2956 - UNSECURE
lora.ballard.civ@mail.mil
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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