Trump's Gag Order to the USDA
| Tracking # |
17-00028 |
| Submitted | Jan. 25, 2017 |
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From: Curtis Waltman
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
Any reports, memos, or communications, including email, with any member of the Trump administration over President Trump's orders to the USDA to cease any news or press releases, to freeze the grants and contract budget, to shut down their social media, and to not talk about these moves or any departmental updates with members of the press.
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,
Curtis Waltman
From: FOIA STAFF
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Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 5:13 PM
To: FOIA STAFF
Subject: Freedom of Information Request: Trump's Gag Order to the USDA
January 25, 2017
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Office of Inspector General
United States Department of Agriculture
Office of Inspector General
Freedom of Information Act Officer
Room 441-E, Jamie Whitten Building Legal Staff
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250-2308
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
Any reports, memos, or communications, including email, with any member of the Trump administration over President Trump's orders to the USDA to cease any news or press releases, to freeze the grants and contract budget, to shut down their social media, and to not talk about these moves or any departmental updates with members of the press.
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,
Curtis Waltman
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FW: Acknowledgement Letter for Log No. 17-00028
From: Curtis Waltman
Hello,
My Log Number is Log No. 17-00028, would it be possible for me to get expedited processing for this request? Thank you.
Best,
Curtis Waltman
MuckRock News
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture - Office of Inspector General
The request has been rejected by the agency.
From: Curtis Waltman
Hello,
I understand your denial of expedited processing, but are you denying my entire request? If so I would like the specific exemption being used. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Curtis Waltman
From: FOIA STAFF
Dear Mr. Waltman:
This a follow-up on your question: “I understand your denial of expedited processing, but are you denying my entire request?”
Answer: OIG is not denying your entire request. The January 31, 2017, letter from OIG is concerning expedite processing only.
Sincerely yours,
FOIA staff
USDA, OIG
From: Curtis Waltman
Thank you for the clarification!
Sincerely,
Curtis Waltman
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From: FOIA STAFF
Dear Mr. Waltman,
This is to provide you with a status update pertaining to your January 25, 2017, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request sent to the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Log No. 17-00028.
USDA, OIG has a backlog of FOIA requests, and processing is taking longer than anticipated. We estimate your request will be completed by March 31, 2017. We are sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience as we continue to reduce our backlog.
Sincerely yours,
FOIA Staff
USDA OIG
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From: FOIA STAFF
Dear Mr. Waltman,
This is to provide you with a status update pertaining to your January 25, 2017, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request sent to the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Log No. 17-00028.
USDA, OIG has a backlog of FOIA requests, and processing is taking longer than anticipated. We estimate your request will be completed by May 23, 2017. We are sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience as we continue to reduce our backlog.
Sincerely yours,
FOIA Staff
USDA OIG
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Dear Mr. Waltman,
This is to provide you with a status update pertaining to your January 25, 2017, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request sent to the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Log No. 17-00028.
USDA, OIG has a backlog of FOIA requests, and processing is taking longer than anticipated. We estimate your request will be completed by July 20, 2017. We are sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience as we continue to reduce our backlog.
Sincerely yours,
FOIA Staff
USDA OIG
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Dear Mr. Waltman,
This is to provide you with a status update pertaining to your January 25, 2017, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request sent to the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Log No. 17-00028.
USDA, OIG has a backlog of FOIA requests, and processing is taking longer than anticipated. We estimate your request will be completed by August 15, 2017. We are sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience as we continue to reduce our backlog.
Sincerely yours,
FOIA Staff
USDA OIG
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From: FOIA STAFF
Dear Mr. Waltman,
This is to provide you with a status update pertaining to your January 25, 2017, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request sent to the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Log No. 17-00028.
USDA, OIG has a backlog of FOIA requests, and processing is taking longer than anticipated. We estimate your request will be completed by October 4, 2017. We are sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience as we continue to reduce our backlog.
Sincerely yours,
FOIA Staff
USDA OIG
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From: FOIA STAFF
Dear Mr. Waltman,
This is to provide you with a status update pertaining to your January 25, 2017, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request sent to the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Log No. 17-00028.
USDA, OIG has a backlog of FOIA requests, and processing is taking longer than anticipated. We estimate your request will be completed by
October 4, 2017. We are sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience as we continue to reduce our backlog.
Sincerely yours,
FOIA Staff
USDA OIG
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Waltman,
USDA, OIG has a backlog of FOIA requests, and processing is taking longer than anticipated. We estimate your request will be completed by
January 29, 2018. We are sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience as we continue to reduce our backlog.
Sincerely yours,
FOIA Staff
USDA OIG
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Waltman,
USDA OIG has a backlog of FOIA requests, and processing is taking longer than anticipated. We estimate your request will be completed by August 20, 2018. We are sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience as we continue to reduce our backlog.
Sincerely yours,
FOIA Staff
USDA OIG
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
To Whom It May Concern,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 17-00028. Due to the USDA OIG’s backlog of FOIA requests, processing is continuing to take longer than anticipated. Therefore, we currently estimate that your request will be completed by November 30, 2018. There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using “multi-tracks.” There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is currently in the simple track.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process the requested documents as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any additional questions at (202) 690-0563.
Thank you,
Michael
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Michael B. Ferrari
FOIA Analyst
USDA OIG Office of Counsel
1400 Independence Ave SW, Room 441-E
Washington, D.C. 20250
(202) 690-0563
Michael.Ferrari@oig.usda.gov
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #17-00028.
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Mr. Waltman,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding Log No. 17-00028. Due to the USDA OIG’s backlog of FOIA requests, processing is continuing to take longer than anticipated. Therefore, we currently estimate that your request will be completed by January 30, 2018.
There are still requests ahead of yours in the processing queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis. OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using “multi-tracks.” There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process the requested documents as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely yours,
USDA OIG FOIA staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #17-00028.
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Waltman,
USDA OIG has a backlog of FOIA requests, and processing is taking longer than anticipated. We estimate your request will be completed by July 30, 2019. We are sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience as we continue to reduce our backlog.
Sincerely yours,
FOIA Staff
USDA OIG
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Waltman,
USDA OIG has a backlog of FOIA requests, and processing is taking longer than anticipated. We estimate your request will be completed by July 30, 2019. We are sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience as we continue to reduce our backlog.
Sincerely yours,
FOIA Staff
USDA OIG
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Waltman,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding your FOIA request, which has been assigned Log No. 17-00028. Due to the USDA OIG’s backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by November 20, 2019. There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis.
OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using “multi-tracks.” There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is complex.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process the requested documents as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely yours,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Waltman, This is to provide you with a status update regarding your FOIA request, which has been assigned Log No. 17-00028. Due to the USDA OIG’s backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by August 6, 2020. There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis.
OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using “multi-tracks.” There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is complex.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process the requested documents as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely yours,
USDA OIG FOIA staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #17-00028.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #17-00028.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #17-00028.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #17-00028.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Waltman,
This is to provide you with a status update regarding your FOIA request, which has been assigned Log No. 17-00028. Due to the USDA OIG’s backlog of FOIA requests, processing is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, we estimate that your request will be completed by January 29, 2021. There are still requests ahead of yours in the queue and we process requests on a first-in, first-out basis.
OIG processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis using “multi-tracks.” There are four tracks: a simple track for relatively simple requests; a complex track for more complex and lengthy requests; an expedited track; and a remanded track, when a FOIA appeal is granted. Your request is complex.
The FOIA Office has limited resources, and we are making every effort to process the requested documents as soon as possible in accordance with our processing procedures. We must follow our procedures so that all FOIA requesters in the queue are treated equitably.
Sincerely yours,
FOIA staff, USDA OIG
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Dear Mr. Waltham,
Please see the attached status update containing an estimated completion date of January 29, 2021.
Sincerely yours,
FOIA staff
USDA OIG
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
Good afternoon, Mr. Waltman.
Please find attached the Office of Information Affairs’ Final Response Letter and corresponding Responsive Record associated with a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request you submitted in 2017 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The OIG referred five (5) pages of records to the OIA for review and direct release to you. A copy of your incoming request also is attached for your reference.
Best,
Christine Jordan
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Christine Jordan, J.D.
FOIA Analyst Contractor, PM
Freedom of Information Act Division
Office of Information Affairs
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250
☎ (703) 675-6943 (Telework Cell)
✉ Christine.Jordan@usda.gov<mailto:Christine.Jordan@usda.gov>
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