State Dept OIRF Communications from the Church of Scientology
| Tracking # |
F-2015-00620 |
| Submitted | Jan. 1, 2015 |
| Due | Feb. 17, 2015 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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Communications
From: R. M. Seibert
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
All communications received by the Office of International Religious Freedom that originated from members, clergy, parishioners, practitioners, employees, agents or other supportive representatives of the Church of Scientology.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest due to the unique aspects of the Church of Scientology's controversial tax exemption and the undetermined reasons behind why special tax privileges were granted to this organization. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
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 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,
Ms. R. M. Seibert
From: FOIA Request
Please provide a time frame for the records you are seeking so that we can continue processing your request. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Requester Communications Branch
From: R. M. Seibert
Please use the time frame beginning January 4, 1999 and ending December 31, 2014 for processing this request.
Thank you,
Ms. R. M. Seibert
From: FOIA Request
Thank you.
From: Department of State
A letter stating the request for reduced or waived fees has been accepted.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 1, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2015-00620.
Thank you for your help.
From: FOIA Request
Your query has been forwarded to the FOIA Requester Status mailbox for reply.
From: FOIA Status
As you are aware, this is a new request and although assigned to a Compliance and Research Branch, there has not been enough time to review and make a determination as to where to locate the material. Until an assessment of the request has been made, an estimated completion date cannot be provided at this time.
Regards,
Charlotte Duckett
FOIA Requester Service Center
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 1, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2015-00620.
Thank you for your help.
From: FOIA Status
Ms. R.M. Seibert-At this time the estimated completion date is March 2016.
Regards,
Katrina
FOIA Requester Service Center
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 1, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2015-00620.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Ms. R. M. Seibert,
The Department's electronic case notes indicate the case is still open. The searches are still pending. Each case is different and the processing time depends on the complexity of information requested, the location of the information, and the time it takes to review the records.
The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is March 31, 2016.
ECDs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates and not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, due to various extenuating factors, which are beyond the control of the Branch, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.). Interim release dates are provided, as applicable.
I hope this information is helpful. 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 foiastatus@state.gov.
Dominique Cotten
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 1, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2015-00620.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Ms. Seibert,
Given the high volume of FOIA requests, in addition to a backlog which the Department is working diligently to reduce, there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA requests.
The Department's electronic case notes indicate the case is still open. The searches are still pending. Each case is different and the processing time depends on the complexity of information requested, the location of the information, and the time it takes to review the records.
The new estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is: October 2016.
- ECDs are subject to change.
- ECDs are "strictly" estimates and not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completions, due to various extenuating factors, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.).
Interim release dates are provided, as applicable
I hope this information is helpful. 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) 261-8582 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov
In accordance with Executive Order 13526, this message is UNCLASSIFIED
From: R. M. Seibert
To Whom It May Concern:
I am hoping to follow up on a pending Freedom of Information request assigned to reference number #F-2015-00620. The last communication I received from your agency pertaining to this request was dated April 8, 2016 and it stated that the estimated completion date (ECD) for this case was October 2016.
Can you please confirm if this ECD is still valid, and if not - can you please provide me with a revised date?
Thanks for your assistance, and please let me know if further clarification is needed.
Respectfully,
Ms. R. M. Seibert
From: FOIA Status
Ms. Seibert,
This is in reference to your email dated September 9, 2016 regarding FOIA case number F-2015-00620. The Department's electronic case notes indicate the case is still open. The searches are still pending. Each case is different and the processing time depends on the complexity of information requested, the location of the information, and the time it takes to review the records. As you requested, we have contacted the analyst working on the case and have asked for a revised estimated completion date. As soon as we receive the reply, we will inform you.
We hope this information is helpful. 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) 261-8582 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
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From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 1, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2015-00620.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Ms. Seibert,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of Freedom of Information Act request number F-2015-00620.
The Office of Information Programs and Services 'electronic records system indicates that searches of the records of the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs and the Office of the Executive Secretariat have been initiated in response to your request. These searches are pending.
Please note there is presently a delay in the completion of FOIA and Privacy Act requests. The Department processes FOIA and Privacy Act requests on a first-in, first-out basis, and currently has a backlog of approximately 15,000 cases.
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,
L. Temple
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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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 Jan. 1, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2015-00620.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear R. M. Seibert,
This is in reference to your e-mail dated July 17, 2018, inquiring about the status of Case Number F-2015-00620.
According to our electronic records, your case continues to be processed. A copy of your e-mail has been forwarded to the office that is processing this request. Information pertaining to the status will be provided to you as soon as our office receives a response.
Your continued patience is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Charlotte W. Duckett
U.S. Department of State
Foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:Foiastatus@state.gov>
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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 Jan. 1, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2015-00620.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear R.M. Seibert,
This is in response to your email below regarding the status of FOIA Case Control Number F-2015-00620.
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,
Katrina Wood
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
From: R. M. Seibert
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 1, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2015-00620.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear R.M. Seibert,
The Office of Information Programs and Services (IPS) is in receipt of your inquiry below regarding case control number F-2015-00620. We will follow-up with you as soon as possible to provide a response.
Thank you in advance for your patience.
If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484<tel:(202)%20261-8484> 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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From: U.S. Department of State
Please see attached correspondence.
From: R. M. Seibert
Hello, in response to your correspondence dated February 02, 2024 regarding Case No. F-2015-00620, yes i do still wish to receive this FOIA request.
Thank you,
Roxanne Seibert
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