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Martin Peck filed this request with the Department of Justice, Justice Management Division of the United States of America.
Tracking #

JMD FOIA # 105661

15-226

Status
Completed

From: Martin Peck

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

Records associated with self inspection of classified materials handling pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13526 and E.O. 13587 performed by the Department for the last ten (10) years. Please include results of inspection and especially guidance resulting from analysis of reviewed activities and materials. Inspection records associated with effectiveness of original classification, effectiveness of derivative classification, safeguarding material, security training, security violations, and auditing / oversight are specifically requested. Thank you!

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 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, DVD-R, or BD-R 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,

Martin Peck

From: Department of Justice, National Security Division

An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.

From: Gleaves, Lani (NSD)

Martin Peck
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 21358
P.O. Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205

Re: FOIA/PA # 15-226

Dear Mr. Peck:

This is in reference to your email dated September 19, 2015, seeking “Records associated with self-inspection of classified materials handling pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13526 and E.O. 13587 performed by the Department for the last ten (10) years including results of inspection and especially guidance resulting from analysis of reviewed activities and materials; Inspection records associated with effectiveness of original classification, effectiveness of derivative classification, safeguarding material, security training, security violations, and auditing / oversight are specifically requested.” Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information request on September 22, 2015.
We are still conducting a search of our records for possible responsive documents to your request. If you have any questions concerning your request, feel free to contact me on (202) 233-0754. Thank you in advance for your continuing patience.

Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist

From: Gleaves, Lani (NSD)

Martin Peck
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 21358
P.O. Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205

Re: FOIA/PA # 15-226

Dear Mr. Peck:

This is in reference to your email dated September 19, 2015, seeking “Records associated with self-inspection of classified materials handling pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13526 and E.O. 13587 performed by the Department for the last ten (10) years including results of inspection and especially guidance resulting from analysis of reviewed activities and materials; Inspection records associated with effectiveness of original classification, effectiveness of derivative classification, safeguarding material, security training, security violations, and auditing / oversight are specifically requested.” Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information request on September 22, 2015.

We are still conducting a search of our records for possible responsive documents to your request. If you have any questions concerning your request, feel free to contact me on (202) 233-0754. Thank you in advance for your continuing patience.
Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist

From: Gleaves, Lani (NSD)

Martin Peck
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 21358
P.O. Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205

Re: FOIA/PA # 15-226

Dear Mr. Peck:

This is in reference to your email dated September 19, 2015, seeking “Records associated with self-inspection of classified materials handling pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13526 and E.O. 13587 performed by the Department for the last ten (10) years including results of inspection and especially guidance resulting from analysis of reviewed activities and materials; Inspection records associated with effectiveness of original classification, effectiveness of derivative classification, safeguarding material, security training, security violations, and auditing / oversight are specifically requested.” Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information request on September 22, 2015.
Consistent with this policy, every effort will be made to respond to your request as quickly as possible. The actual processing time will depend upon the complexity of the request, whether it involves sensitive or voluminous records, and whether consultations with other agencies or agency components are appropriate. We are still conducting a search of our records for possible responsive documents to your request. Please use the file number indicated above in all correspondence related to this request.
If you have any questions concerning your request, please contact me on (202) 233-0754. Thank you for your continued patience.
Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist

From: Gleaves, Lani (NSD)

Martin Peck
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 21358
P.O. Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205

Re: FOIA/PA # 15-226

Dear Mr. Peck:

This is in reference to your email dated September 19, 2015, seeking "Records associated with self-inspection of classified materials handling pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13526 and E.O. 13587 performed by the Department for the last ten (10) years including results of inspection and especially guidance resulting from analysis of reviewed activities and materials; Inspection records associated with effectiveness of original classification, effectiveness of derivative classification, safeguarding material, security training, security violations, and auditing / oversight are specifically requested." Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information request on September 22, 2015.
We reached out to the component they may have possible records albeit not 10 years' worth. They are requesting that you narrow the scope of your request. The Department of Justice regulations require that records must describe enough detail to enable Department personnel to locate them with a reasonable amount of effort. And whenever possible, your request should include specific information about each record sought, such as the date, title or name, author, recipient, and subject matter of the record. [28 CFR 16.3 (b)]

Please use the file number indicated above in all correspondence related to this request. If you have any questions concerning your request, please contact me on (202) 233-0754. Thank you for your continued patience.

Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist

From: Martin Peck

Regarding FOIA/PA # 15-226:
Please restrict the search to the last Six (6) years, instead of the last 10 years. Please search years 2010 through 2015 inclusive, skipping incomplete year 2016. Thank you!

From: Gleaves, Lani (NSD)

Thank you!

From: Gleaves, Lani (NSD)

Martin Peck
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 21358
P.O. Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205

Re: FOIA/PA # 15-226

Dear Mr. Peck:

This is in response to your email dated September 19, 2015, seeking “Records associated with self-inspection of classified materials handling pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13526 and E.O. 13587 performed by the Department for the last ten (10) years including results of inspection and especially guidance resulting from analysis of reviewed activities and materials; Inspection records associated with effectiveness of original classification, effectiveness of derivative classification, safeguarding material, security training, security violations, and auditing / oversight are specifically requested.” Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information request on September 22, 2015.

Your request has been referred to the Department of Justice, Justice Management Division. Your file is hereby administratively closed in the National Security Division. If you have any questions concerning your request, please contact:

Karen McFadden
FOIA Contact
Justice Management Division
Department of Justice
Room 1111 RFK, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20530-0001
202-514-3101
202-616-6695 (fax)
Email: JMDFOIA@usdoj.gov <mailto:JMDFOIA@usdoj.gov>

Sincerely,

Arnetta Mallory

Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist

From: MuckRock

To Whom It May Concern:

As indicated by the communications copied below, this request has been forwarded to your office for processing. Confirmation of receipt and an estimated date of completion would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

From: JMD-FOIA (imailagent)

June 1, 2016

Mr. Martin Peck

MuckRock News
Dept MR 21358
P.O. Box 55819
MA 02205

Re: Referral from NSD of a request for records associated with
self-inspection of classified materials handling performed by the DOJ
for the last six (6) years including results of inspection and guidance
resulting from analysis.

JMD FOIA TRACKING NUMBER: 105661

Dear Mr. Peck:

I am writing on behalf of the Justice Management Division (JMD) of the
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to acknowledge receipt of your Freedom
of Information (FOIA) request on 05/02/2016.

Your request was referred to JMD by the . Their identifying tracking
number was .

For your information, the Justice Management Division assigns incoming
requests to one of three tracks: simple, complex, or expedited. Each
request is then handled on a first-in, first-out basis in relation to
other requests in the same track. Simple requests usually receive a
response in approximately one month whereas complex requests
necessarily take longer. At this time, your request has been assigned
to the Complex track.

If you have a question about the status of your FOIA request, you may
contact this office by emailing JMDFOIA@usdoj.gov
<mailto:JMDFOIA@usdoj.gov> or by calling 202-514-3101 during regular
business hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Time,
excluding federal holidays).

Please refer to your assigned JMD FOIA TRACKING NUMBER listed above
whenever you contact the Department regarding this request.

Sincerely,

Karen E. McFadden

FOIA Contact

Justice Management Division

From: Martin Peck

Why have I yet to receive a legally mandated response to this request under 5 U.S.C. § 552? It's pretty basic! Do you assume I have no interest?

YES. MY INTEREST CONTINUES UNTO THE HEAT DEATH OF THE UNIVERSE. EOM.

Best regards,
Martin Peck

From: Muckrock Staff

Hello,

It looks like this request was going to an old email address, so we've redirected the request to this contact.

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To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 19, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #15-226.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: Department of Justice, Justice Management Division

March 13, 2025

VIA EMAIL

Martin Peck
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 21358
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

RE: JMD FOIA # 105661

Dear Martin Peck:

Your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, dated September 19, 2015, to the National Security Division (NSD) sought for records associated with self-inspection of classified materials handling performed by the DOJ for the last six (6) years including results of inspection and guidance
resulting from analysis. NSD identified eight records of interest to the Justice Management Division (JMD) and referred them to the JMD FOIA Office on April 8, 2016 for a determination regarding their release. We reviewed these records and are releasing them to you in full.

If you need further assistance or want to discuss your request, please contact JMD’s public FOIA liaison, Daniel Wagner, at (202) 616-0253 or JMDFOIA@usdoj.gov<mailto:JMDFOIA@usdoj.gov>. Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about FOIA mediation services. 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; telephone (202) 741-5770 or toll-free (877) 684-6448; facsimile (202) 741-5769.

If you are not satisfied with JMD’s determination in response to your request, you may administratively appeal by writing to: Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), U.S. Department of Justice, 441 G Street, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20530, or you may submit an appeal through OIP’s FOIA STAR portal by creating an account following the instructions on OIP’s website (https://www.justice.gov/oip/submit-and-track-request-or-appeal). Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within 90 days of the date of this letter. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked “Freedom of Information Act Appeal.”

Sincerely,

Daniel Wagner
FOIA Service Center
Justice Management Division
U.S. Department of Justice