Booz Allen Hamilton defense export licenses UAE (Bureau Of Industry And Security)
| Tracking # |
BIS 19-205 DOC-BIS-2019-001253 |
| Multi Request | Booz Allen Hamilton defense export licenses UAE |
| Submitted | May 13, 2019 |
MuckRock users can file, duplicate, track, and share public records requests like this one. Learn more.
Communications
From: Christopher Bing
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Documents, notes or memos relating to the export control license approval process -- including, for example, ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and/or EAR (Export Administration Regulations) documents -- for U.S. management and information technology consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) for it to sell or provide services regarding cyber security, data analytics, data interception and/or intelligence-collection products to United Arab Emirates government agencies, including the National Electronic Security Authority (NESA), Ministry of Interior (MOI), Signals Intelligence Agency (SIA) or Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).
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,
Christopher Bing
Reuters, Cybersecurity Reporter
cell: 202-510-0174
From: Bureau Of Industry And Security
This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://www.foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=DOC-BIS-2019-001253&type=request)
* Tracking Number: DOC-BIS-2019-001253
* Requester Name: C B
* Date Submitted: 05/16/2019
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Documents, notes or memos relating to the export control license approval process -- including, for example, ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and/or EAR (Export Administration Regulations) documents -- for U.S. management and information technology consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) for it to sell or provide services regarding cyber security, data analytics, data interception and/or intelligence-collection products to United Arab Emirates government agencies, including the National Electronic Security Authority (NESA), Ministry of Interior (MOI), Signals Intelligence Agency (SIA) or Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).
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,
C B
From: Bureau Of Industry And Security
Dear Mr. Bing:
Attached, please find a response letter to your FOIA request. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Grace Agyekum
1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Room 6622
Washington, DC 20230
Telephone: 202-482-7893
Email: grace.agyekum@bis.doc.gov<mailto:grace.agyekum@bis.doc.gov>
From: Bureau Of Industry And Security
DOC-BIS-2019-001253 has been processed with the following final disposition: Full Denial Based on Exemptions.
From: Christopher Bing
I am appealing the decision on the grounds that the release of the information is in fact in the national interest. I am also reminding the agency of the need to identify the specific harm that would result from the disclosure, as defined by the 2016 FOIA Improvement Act (referenced brief: https://www.rcfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2019-08-07-Filed-Amicus-Br-Machado-Amadis-v.-Dept-of-Justice.pdf).
The disclosure of this information is clearly in the public interest due to the United Arab Emirates track record concerning human rights and digital espionage, including against American citizens, as reported by Reuters in an article titled "Project Raven." It is important the public understand how U.S. companies may or may not be facilitating actions that could endanger privacy and civil liberties of both Americans and foreigners.
In addition, the disclosure is important due to the U.S. government's increasingly important relationship with the UAE government; as a partner in the Middle East on numerous initiatives. U.S. foreign policy in the region is highly influenced by the UAE royal family, which is empowered by American contractors. The U.S. has multiple military installations in the country. Information pertaining to Booz Allen's role in the kingdom is vital to helping the public understand the geopolitical situation in the region.
Thank you for considering my appealing. I await your decision.
Christopher Bing
Reuters
240-688-7636
From: Bureau Of Industry And Security
Your FOIAonline user account for requests@muckrock.com will be deactivated in 5 days due to inactivity.
From: Bureau Of Industry And Security
Your FOIAonline user account for requests@muckrock.com has been deactivated due to inactivity.
From: Bureau Of Industry And Security
Your user account in the FOIAonline application has been reset. (https://www.foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/login)
Username: requests@muckrock.com
Temporary password: 1661c7fa-98f1-4
After successfully logging in, you'll be asked to change this password before continuing.
From: Bureau Of Industry And Security
Dear C B <requests@muckrock.com>,
Your password has been updated per your request. You can change your password in the future from your
profile page.
If you believe you received this email in error or need additional assistance, please contact the FOIAonline Help Desk. (mailto:foia.help@epa.gov)
Thank you!
FOIAonline Team (mailto:foia.help@epa.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 May 15, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #DOC-BIS-2019-001253.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Bureau Of Industry And Security
Hello,
We responded to this request back in April 2020. Please see the attached response letter.
Thank you,
Grace
-
~WRD3613
