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* Tracking Number: NARA-NGC-2019-000549
* Requester Name: Eli Hayes
* Date Submitted: 06/17/2019
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

As released under a previous FOIA request [document attached below] I am requesting all records contained in file 0045-10382. This is part of box HQ-0045-0006NA, transferred as part of LTI-0065-2015-0035. I am only requesting what records can be located within the two hours of free search, and what records can be reproduced within the 100 pages of free reproduction I am entitled to. Due to this, I would like to know what, if any, documents remain unreleased after this request.

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,

Eli Hayes

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The FOIA request - NARA-NGC-2019-000549 description has been modified. Additional details for this item are as follows:
* Tracking Number: NARA-NGC-2019-000549
* Requester: Eli Hayes
* Submitted Date: 06/17/2019
* Description: To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
As released under a previous FOIA request [document attached below] I am requesting all records contained in file 0045-10382. This is part of box HQ-0045-0006NA, transferred as part of LTI-0065-2015-0035. I am only requesting what records can be located within the two hours of free search, and what records can be reproduced within the 100 pages of free reproduction I am entitled to. Due to this, I would like to know what, if any, documents remain unreleased after this request. 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, Eli Hayes
Attachments: https://cdn.muckrock.com/outbound_composer_attachments/SomethingGeneric/71642/FBI_HQ_Class20045_Boxes201-9.pdf
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Dear Ms. Hayes:

Thank you for submitting your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request
about an FBI file to the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA), via the *FOIAOnline* website. We received your request on June 17,
2019.

As I have explained to you before, this office handles FOIA and Privacy Act
requests for the National Archives and Records Administration's
*operational *records (records created by this agency). Because your
*FOIAOnline
*request is for records that you already know is an *archival *record (a
record that was created by or originated in a different agency but that has
been transferred to the legal custody of NARA), we have forwarded it
to our *Office
of Research Services, Special Access and FOIA* staff who handle FOIA
requests for archival records.

Since the *Office of Research Services, Special Access and FOIA* does not
process FOIA requests through *FOIAOnline*, your request has been removed
from the *FOIAOnline* website and you will be assigned a new tracking
number by that office within the next 20 business days. If you need to
follow up with that office directly, please contact them at the address
below, or electronically via email.

Special Access and FOIA Staff (RD-F)

8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500

College Park, MD 20740

By phone: 301-837-3190

By fax: 301-837-1864

By email: specialaccess_foia@nara.gov

For your reference, a copy of your request with its one attachment is
below.

Please visit our website at www.archives.gov/foia for further information
about how to submit a FOIA request to NARA. The *FOIAonline *portal is
only for NARA's operational records. This is clearly stated on the portal
main page. When you know or believe a record is an archival record held by
NARA, and access to it may be restricted, then please file your FOIA
request directly with Research Services, Special Access and FOIA. If
access is not restricted, and the records are open to the public, then
submit a reference request to archives2reference@nara.gov. For your
information, the National Archives is authorized under 44 U.S.C. Section
2116(c) to charge fees for the copying of archival records. As a result
the fee waiver provisions of the FOIA statute do not apply per 5 U.S.C.
Section 552(a)(4)(A)(vi). See NARA regulation 36 C.F.R. 1250.51 (a).

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Susan Gillett
Government Information Specialist
Office of General Counsel
National Archives and Records Administration
College Park, MD 20740-6001
301-837-3409
susan.gillett@nara.gov

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Date: Mon, Jun 17, 2019 at 7:51 AM
Subject: FOIA Request Deletion: NARA-NGC-2019-000549
To: <susan.gillett@nara.gov>

Below is an export of the submitted request information for the FOIA
request NARA-NGC-2019-000549.

- *Name and Address*
- First Name: Eli
- Middle Initial:
- Last Name: Hayes
- Organization:
- Mailing Address Location: United States/U.S. Territories
- Address Line 1: MuckRock News, DEPT MR 75385
- Address Line 2: 411A Highland Ave
- City: Somerville
- State/Province: MA
- Zip/Postal Code: 02144
- *Contact Information*
- E-mail Address: requests@muckrock.com
- Phone Number:
- Fax Number:
- *Agency and Fee Information*
- Assigned Agency: NGC - Office of General Counsel
- Will Pay Up To: $0.00
- *Description*
- To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act,
I hereby request the following records:
As released under a previous FOIA request [document attached below] I
am requesting all records contained in file 0045-10382. This is
part of box
HQ-0045-0006NA, transferred as part of LTI-0065-2015-0035. I am only
requesting what records can be located within the two hours of
free search,
and what records can be reproduced within the 100 pages of free
reproduction I am entitled to. Due to this, I would like to know what, if
any, documents remain unreleased after this request. 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, Eli Hayes
Attachments:
https://cdn.muckrock.com/outbound_composer_attachments/SomethingGeneric/71642/FBI_HQ_Class20045_Boxes201-9.pdf
Upload documents directly: https://https://www.muckrock.comhttps://
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- *Fee Waiver*
- Fee Waiver Requested: No
- Fee Waiver Reason:
- *Expedited Processing*
- Expedited Processing Requested: No
- Expedited Processing Reason:

Dear Mr. Hayes,

I am writing in response to your Freedom of Information Act request of June
17, 2019 for records in the custody of the National Archives and Records
Administration. Your request was received in this office on June 19, 2019
and assigned FOIA tracking number *61788*

You requested access to case file number *45-HQ-10382*. My initial
assessment found that is the subject of this file *Amedy Leon Rice*. The
file has an estimated 50 pages, compiled as part of a crime on the high
seas investigation conducted between March 1964 and February 1965.

This file requires screening for categories of information exempted from
disclosure under the terms of the FOIA, prior to public release. In
particular, there are documents that may be redacted to protect personal
privacy information.

Requests for FBI case files that do not exceed 700 pages are assigned to *our
first-tier processing queue*. Taking into consideration our existing
backlog, the *estimated *time required to complete the processing of your
request is *approximately* *30 months* from the date of this letter.

Please note that once we have notified you that review is complete, you may
either visit our College Park, MD facility to view the file at no cost or
order a reproduction. You may order a reproduction copy at the cost of
$0.80 per page by contacting our office to place an order. We estimate that
the cost of a reproduction will be $40.

*Please be aware that **records transferred to the custody of the National
Archives are exempt from the fee and fee waiver provisions of the Freedom
of Information Act because a fee schedule was in effect prior to enactment.
*The applicable section states that “nothing in this subparagraph shall
supersede fees chargeable under a statute specifically providing for
setting the level of fees for particular types of records” (5 U.S.C. 552
(a)(4)(A)(vi)). The relevant fee statute authorizes the National Archives
“to charge a fee for making or authenticating copies or reproductions of
materials transferred to the Archivist’s custody.” (44 U.S.C. 2116(c)). The
inability to grant the requested fee waiver does not constitute a denial
under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act.

To notify this office of a change in your contact information or to track
the status of your request, please telephone 301-837-3190 or e-mail
*specialaccess_foia@nara.gov
<specialaccess_foia@nara.gov>*. All communications concerning this request
should reference your case tracking number* 61788*. If this communication
is returned as undeliverable and no return address is provided, your case
will be administratively closed.

If you have specific questions regarding the subject of your request,
please contact me directly at John.Perosio@nara.gov or 301-837-0617.

If you are not satisfied with my action on this request, you have the right
to file an administrative appeal within ninety (90) calendar days from the
date of this letter. Appeals must be in writing and may be delivered by
regular U.S. mail or by e-mail. By filing an appeal, you preserve your
rights under the Freedom of Information Act and present the deciding agency
with an opportunity to review your request and reconsider its decision. If
you submit your appeal by regular mail, it should be addressed to the
Deputy Archivist of the United States (ND), National Archives and Records
Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 4200, College Park, Maryland
20740-6001. Both the letter and envelope should be clearly marked “FOIA
Appeal.” If you submit your appeal by e-mail, please send it to
foia@nara.gov, addressed to the Deputy Archivist, with the words “FOIA
Appeal” in the subject line. If you exercise your right to appeal, please
explain why you believe this response does not meet the requirements of the
Freedom of Information Act. All communications concerning this request
should reference FOIA tracking number *61788*.

If you would like the opportunity to discuss my response and attempt to
resolve your dispute without initiating the appeals process, you may
contact our FOIA Public Liaison for assistance:

Accessioned Executive Branch Records – Washington, DC Area

FOIA Requester Service Center: 301-837-3190

Acting FOIA Public Liaison: Britney Crawford

8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500

College Park, MD 20740-6001

Telephone: 301-837-3190

E-mail: *dc.foia.liaison@nara.gov <dc.foia.liaison@nara.gov>*

If you are unable to resolve your dispute through our Public Liaison, the
Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is the federal FOIA
ombudsman. OGIS offers mediation services to help resolve disputes between
FOIA requesters and federal agencies. You may contact OGIS at the following
address:

Office of Government Information Services (OGIS)

National Archives and Records Administration

8601 Adelphi Road, Room 2510

College Park, MD 20740-6001

ogis@nara.gov

202-741-5770

1-877-684-6448

Sincerely,

*John Perosio*
Archivist, Special Access/FOIA Staff
National Archives & Records Administration

Tel: 301-837-0617 <(301)%20837-1932>
Email: john.perosio@nara.gov <heather.macrae@nara.gov>
Main Office Tel: 301-837-3190 <(301)%20837-3190>
Main Office Email: specialaccess_foia@nara.gov
National Archives Website: www.archives.gov
Special Access/FOIA Website: www.archives.gov/research/foia/

Dear Eli Hayes <requests@muckrock.com>,
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Dear Eli Hayes <requests@muckrock.com>,
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Dear Eli Hayes,

I am writing in response to your request for an updated status on the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request received by this office for
records in the custody of the National Archives and Records
Administration. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are not able to provide
status updates for FOIA requests. Once normal operating procedures resume,
we will provide you with a response to your status update request. We
apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and
patience. Please note, we will not respond to status update requests more
than once every six months.

Jermaine Scott
Archives Specialist
Special Access and FOIA Program

This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your email.

We have received your request and will respond within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.

If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.

Notice to NARA Researchers and FOIA Requesters

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your reference or FOIA request or appeal. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.

Thank you.

This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your email.

We have received your request and will respond within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.

If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.

Notice to NARA Researchers and FOIA Requesters

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your reference or FOIA request or appeal. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.

Thank you.

Your FOIAonline user account for requests@muckrock.com has been deactivated due to inactivity.

Dear Eli Hayes,

You requested a status update on *RD 67188*, a request our office received
on June 19, 2019 and to which we initially replied on June 20, 2019. The
request was assigned to our Tier 1 processing queue for review.

To give you an indication of our existing backlog for cases in Tier 1,
there are *approximately 431 cases* ahead of yours. Unfortunately, the
COVID-19 pandemic has created many unprecedented challenges in our work.
The majority of the records that our customers request require our staff to
be on-site to search for and review microfilm, microfiche, or original
textual records. Staffing levels on-site have been severely limited with
long periods where our facility was closed. Even as we expand our
reopening, operations may be temporarily curtailed due to limited staffing
and/or deteriorating local health conditions.

Our small staff has and will continue to work diligently to process each
request as quickly as possible.

*Please note, we will not respond to status update requests more than once
every six months.*

To notify this office of a change in your contact information or to track
the status of your request, please telephone 301-837-3190 or e-mail
specialaccess_foia@nara.gov. All communications concerning this request
should reference your case tracking number *RD 61788*.

Sincerely,
Alexis Bucher
Special Access and FOIA Program (RF)
National Archives at College Park

This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your email.

We have received your request and you will receive a response within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.

If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.

Thank you.

This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your email.

We have received your request and you will receive a response within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.

If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.

Thank you.

This is an automated reply to inform you that the National Archives and Records Administration received your email.

We have received your request and you will receive a response within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.

If you have any questions, you can call our office at 301-837-3190. You can also visit our web page at www.archives.gov/research/foia.

Thank you.

Dear Eli Hayes,

I am writing in further response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
request *RD 61788* for records in the custody of the National Archives and
Records Administration.

You requested access to FBI case file *45-HQ-10382*, concerning *Amedy Leon
Rice*.

I completed a line-by-line review of the records you requested and released
the information in full. Below is a summary of my review:

*Records Requested*

*Total Pages*

*Pages Released in Full*

*Pages Released in Part*

*Pages Withheld in Full*

45-HQ-10382

94

94

0

0

You or your designated representative may view the file(s) at the National
Archives at College Park, Maryland. Research visits are *by appointment
only* and are scheduled no further than three months in advance as we are
closely monitoring local public health metrics due to the COVID-19
pandemic. Research room hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

You can use Eventbrite to schedule your research appointment by visiting the
Textual Research Room Appointments page
<https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/textual-research-room-appointments-487599>
and following the steps listed below:

· Navigate to Upcoming Events and click on the desired date

· Click Register and complete the registration process

*If tickets for a particular room do not appear during registration,
appointments for that day are sold out. We recommend checking back in the
event of cancellations.

Please complete the online Researcher Orientation
<https://rise.articulate.com/share/uK5NGkSpg74JHLTOcGPmM4e94MJyxQgD#/> as
well as the online researcher registration form
<https://researchercommunity.force.com/securitycentral/s/kiosk-registration>
before scheduling an appointment on Eventbrite.

If you hire a researcher, they will need to make an appointment through
Eventbrite.

Once you have obtained an Eventbrite ticket, contact our office at
*specialaccess_foia@nara.gov* <specialaccess_foia@nara.gov> or *301-837-3190
*to inform us of your upcoming onsite research appointment date and provide
your *FOIA tracking number RD 61788*. Please provide us with advanced
notice as it may take our office three days to a week to prepare for your
visit.

* If you cannot visit our College Park facility*, you may order a
reproduction copy of the file(s) at the cost of 80 cents per page. To place
a reproduction order, please contact our office at
specialaccess_foia@nara.gov *or 301-837-3190*. A mailing/billing address is
required to generate a price quote, so please include that information with
your reproduction request.

*Please monitor our web page* *https://www.archives.gov/college-park*
<https://www.archives.gov/college-park>* for details and updates, as the
situation can change quickly. Thank you for your patience and understanding
during this time.*

If you are not satisfied with my action on this request, you have the right
to file an administrative appeal within ninety (90) calendar days from the
date of this letter. Appeals must be in writing and may be delivered by
regular U.S. mail or by email. By filing an appeal, you preserve your
rights under the Freedom of Information Act and present the deciding agency
with an opportunity to review your request and reconsider its decision. If
you submit your appeal by regular mail, it should be addressed to the
Deputy Archivist of the United States (ND), National Archives and Records
Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 4200, College Park, Maryland
20740-6001. Both the letter and envelope should be clearly marked “FOIA
Appeal.” If you submit your appeal by email, please send it to foia@nara.gov,
addressed to the Deputy Archivist, with the words “FOIA Appeal” in the
subject line. If you exercise your right to appeal, please explain why you
believe this response does not meet the requirements of the Freedom of
Information Act. All communications concerning this request should
reference your FOIA tracking number.

If you would like the opportunity to discuss my response and attempt to
resolve your dispute without initiating the appeals process, you may
contact our FOIA Public Liaison for assistance:

Accessioned Executive Branch Records – Washington, DC Area

FOIA Requester Service Center: 301-837-3190

FOIA Public Liaison: Rebecca Calcagno

8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500

College Park, MD 20740-6001

dc.foia.liaison@nara.gov

301-837-3190

You may also contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS),
the Federal FOIA Ombudsman’s office, for assistance. OGIS offers mediation
services to help resolve disputes between FOIA requesters and Federal
agencies. The contact information for OGIS is:

Office of Government Information Services

National Archives and Records Administration

8601 Adelphi Road–OGIS

College Park, MD 20740-6001

Email: ogis@nara.gov

https://www.archives.gov/ogis

Phone: 202-741-5770 or 1-877-684-6448

This concludes the processing of your request. If you have questions
concerning my review, please contact me directly.

Sincerely,

*Noah Shankin*

Archivist

Special Access and FOIA Program (RF)

National Archives and Records Administration

8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500

College Park, MD 20740-6001

noah.shankin@nara.gov

(301) 837-0774

https://www.archives.gov/research/foia