Website closures related to government shutdown (Department of Health and Human Services)
| Tracking # |
14-0018 |
| Submitted | Oct. 1, 2013 |
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From: Zack Sampson
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
Documents related to the operations of federal websites during the government shutdown. Specifically:
1) Memos and shutdown plans addressing the operation of this agency's websites during a government shutdown
2) Any cost-benefit analyses related to the operation of this agency's website during a government shutdown
3) Any security analyses related to the operation of this agency's website during a government shutdown
4) Annual budget documents showing the costs of operating of this agency's website
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. 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,
Zack Sampson
From: Department of Health and Human Services
Received On: 10/17/2013
Request Number : 14-0018
This acknowledges your Freedom of Information Act request received in this Office on the above date. We have asked the appropriate action Office(s) to send the requested records to us for review.
Your request has been assigned a case number based on the date of its receipt in this office and is being processed as expeditiously as possible. Pursuant to Departmental regulations, 43 CFR Part 5 Subpart D, charges can be made if applicable. The actual processing time will depend on the complexity of your request and whether sensitive records, voluminous records, extensive search, and/or consultation with other HHS components or other executive branch agencies are involved. These agencies will provide a direct response to you. There may be a charge for those records and, in some cases, the charges may be substantial.
You may contact this office by phone at (202) 690-7453, at any time concerning your request. When making an inquiry, we request that you please refer to the FOIA Request Number above.
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 Oct. 1, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #14-0018.
Thank you for your help.
From: Taylor, Natasha (OS/ASPA)
Dear Mr. Sampson,
Thank you for your email on Saturday, November 16; Received in this office on Monday, November 18, 2013, checking the status of the above-referenced FOIA request. Your request was assigned to me for processing on 10/17/13. Please be advised, there are five FOIA requests ahead of yours, in which two are voluminous. I estimate a date of completion of 11/26/13.
Please let me know if you have any further questions. Thank you and best regards.
Sincerely,
Natasha Taylor
Government Information Specialist
FOIA/PA Division
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Switzer Building, Room 2218
Phone: (202) 690-7453
Fax: (202) 690-8320
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 Oct. 1, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #14-0018.
Thank you for your help.
From: Taylor, Natasha (OS/ASPA)
Dear Mr. Sampson-
Thank you for your email. I am waiting to hear from two staff divisions to ascertain if they have responsive records. I reached out to both offices again today; Hopefully, I will hear back from them soon. I will let you know the progress. Nevertheless, please feel free to check back.
Regards,
Natasha Taylor
Government Information Specialist
FOIA/PA Division
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Switzer Building, Room 2218
Phone: (202) 691-2067
Fax: (202) 690-8320
From: Department of Health and Human Services
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
From: Department of Health and Human Services
A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.
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 Oct. 1, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #14-0018.
Thank you for your help.
From: Taylor, Natasha (OS/ASPA)
Dear Mr. Sampson-
Thank you for your email. A response to the afore-mentioned request was sent to you on January 23, 2014 via regular U.S. mail. For your convenience, another copy is attached. I hope the information provided is helpful.
Thank you and best regards.
Sincerely,
Natasha Taylor
Government Information Specialist
FOIA/PA Division
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Phone: (202) 691-2067
Fax: (202) 690-8320
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