State agreement on Ebola with Guinea
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| Tracking # |
F-2018-06328 |
| Submitted | Aug. 17, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | May 1, 2022 |
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From: Emmanuel Freudenthal
Dear U.S. Department of State,
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1 - Signed Memorandum of Understanding on Material Transfer Between the Government of the United States of America And the Government of the Republic of Guinea drafted around January 2018. I previously received via a FOIA request to CDC an unsigned copy of this agreement. Please find it attached for your reference.
2 - All agreements such as Memorandums of Understanding signed between the USA (or it's agencies) and the following countries (or their agencies): Guinea, Sierra Leone, or Liberia, from 2nd November 2017 until today.
3 - The inventory in Guinea all materials for the purpose of determining which materials should be destroyed and which should be inactivated. This document is mentioned under Section 2; 1) a) of the MoU referred to above under #1.
4 - The inventory, as mutually determined, of materials transported to the United States through gamma irradiation methods as specified under Section 2; 1) e) of the MoU referred to in #1 above.
5 -The documentation by the Government of the United States of activities covered by this Memorandum of Understanding with video cameras, as specified under Section 2; 4) c) of the MoU referred to in #1 above. This could include documents, images or videos.
6 - All research agreements or arrangements as specified under Section 3 of the MoU referred to in #1 above, if they exist
7 - All addendums and modifications to the MoU, if they exist, as specified under Section 5; 4) b) of the MoU referred to in #1 above.
This request should be properly classified as a media request. I am a freelance investigative reporter covering covering East and Central Africa, with a particular focus on business, corruption, natural resources, land and social issues.
I have a strong likelihood of publishing news articles based on information released in response to this request. I have previously been published in Le Monde Afrique, IRIN News, Sydney Morning Herald, African Arguments and others.
This request should be properly classified as a media request. I am a freelance investigative reporter covering covering East and Central Africa, with a particular focus on business, corruption, natural resources, land and social issues. I have a strong likelihood of publishing news articles based on information released in response to this request. I have previously been published in Le Monde Afrique, IRIN News, Sydney Morning Herald, African Arguments and others. If you have questions about my media classification, please let me know and I'm happy to address them.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filed electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not, and I would like text-searchable documents.
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.
Best regards,
Emmanuel Freudenthal
From: U.S. Department of State
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
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 Aug. 17, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Freudenthal,
This is in reply to your fax dated September 17, 2018.
The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic Records System indicates your request remains in process.
The Department currently has a backlog of approximately 10,500 cases. As a result, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
Regards,
FOIA Status
U.S. Department of State
(202)261-8484
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
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 Aug. 17, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-06328.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Freudenthal,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2018-06328. The Office of Information Programs and Services electronic records system indicates that your request remains in process. You will be notified of the Department's search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.
We appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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~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 Aug. 17, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-06328.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Mr. Freudenthal,
This is in reference to your e-mail below regarding the status of your Freedom of Information Act case control number F-2018-06328.
The Office of Information Programs and Services (IPS) electronic records system indicates that your request continues to be processed. You will be notified of the Department's search and review effort in response to this request as soon as it becomes available.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiasatus@state.gov<mailto:foiasatus@state.gov>.
Sincerely,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
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 Aug. 17, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-06328.
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 Aug. 17, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-06328.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Freudenthal,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2018-06328.
Your request is in process. We will soon follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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~WRD122
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Freudenthal,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2018-06328
Your request is in process. We will soon follow-up with your regarding request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
-
~WRD297
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 Aug. 17, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-06328.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Freudenthal,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA Act case control number (F-2018-06328).
Your request is in process. We will soon follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
Official - Transitory
UNCLASSIFIED
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~WRD000
From: Emmanuel Freudenthal
Dear U.S. Department of State,
Could you provide me an estimated date of completion now please?
This FOIA dates back to August 2018 - well beyond the legal date.
Could you also provide me with the contact of your FOIA liaison?
Thanks in advance. Best,
Emmanuel
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Mr. Freudenthal,
This is in reference to your email below concerning your Freedom of Information (FOIA) case control number F-2018-06328. Your request is in process. We will soon follow-up with you regarding your request for an estimated date of completion in this case.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public. We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
-
~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 Aug. 17, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-06328.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Mr. Freudenthal,
This is in response to your email below concerning your FOIA case control number F-2018-06328.
Your request is in process. You will be notified of the results of the Department's search and review efforts in response to this request as soon as that information becomes available.
Please note that the Department currently has a backlog of approximately 11,000 cases. As the Department continues to work through its backlog, it is mindful of its accountability to the public.
We truly appreciate your continued patience.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
-
~WRD203
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 Aug. 17, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2018-06328.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Mr. Freudenthal,
This is in reference to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2018-06328. Your request is still in process. Please be advised that your request for an estimated date of completion (EDC) has been noted. We assure you that we will notify you as soon as an EDC has been determined in your case.
If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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~WRD076
From: U.S. Department of State
Mr. Freudenthal,
You previously contacted the Department of State's FOIA Requester Service Center and requested an estimated date of completion (EDC) for your request, Case Control Number F-2018-06328.
It has been determined that the EDC for this request is 5/1/2022. EDCs are estimates and are subject to change. Please be advised that the Department takes its FOIA responsibilities seriously and is processing your request as quickly as possible. If your request can be completed prior to the EDC, a response will be sent to you sooner.
If you have any concerns or questions regarding a FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at 202-261-8484 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
You may also contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, email address: ogis@nara.gov<mailto:ogis@nara.gov>; telephone: (202) 741-5770; toll free number: 1-877-684-6448; facsimile: (202) 741-5769.
We appreciate your continued patience.
Sincerely,
Katrina M. Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
This is an appeal under the Freedom of Information Act.
On August 17, 2018, I submitted the attached request under the Freedom of Information Act.
Via a letter dated September 11, 2018, the agency acknowledged receipt of this request and assigned it Request No. F-2018-06328. As of this writing, the request has not been given a final determination nor have I been furnished an estimated completion date for this request.
Far more than twenty working days have elapsed without a substantive determination. I am appealing the constructive denial of my request. I ask for a determination requiring that the agency respond to my request, provide the documents, or outline reasons that they are exempt.
Thank you for your time and help with this issue.
Best,
Emmanuel Freudenthal
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