Ethics code and recusal process materials (Department of Commerce)

Josh Keefe filed this request with the Department of Commerce of the United States of America.
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DOC-IOS-2017-001941
Submitted Sept. 26, 2017
Status
Completed

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From: Josh Keefe

Subject: Freedom of Information Request: Ethics code and recusal process materials (Department of Commerce)

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To Whom It May Concern:

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

I am requesting the most up-to-date ethics code, training materials and agency-wide rules/publications/guidance on the recusal process for situations involving actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest. I am looking to see what the standards and processes are for recusal at your agency.

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,

Josh Keefe

From: efoia@doc.gov

Subject: FOIA Request DOC-OS-2017-001941 Submitted

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This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.regulations.gov:443/foia/action/public/view/request?objectId=090004d2815ff9bc)
* Tracking Number: DOC-OS-2017-001941
* Requester Name: Josh Keefe
* Date Submitted: 09/26/2017
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: I am requesting the most up-to-date ethics code, training materials and agency-wide rules/publications/guidance on the recusal process for situations involving actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest. I am looking to see what the standards and processes are for recusal at your agency.

From: efoia@foia.gov

Subject: FOIA Request Tracking Number Change for Request DOC-OS-2017-001941 (to DOC-IOS-2017-001941)

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The FOIA request DOC-OS-2017-001941 has had its Tracking Number changed to DOC-IOS-2017-001941. This is normally due to the request being transferred to another agency (for example, EPA to Dept. of Commerce) or to a sub-agency to process it. Additional details for this request are as follows:
* Old Tracking Number: DOC-OS-2017-001941
* New Tracking Number: DOC-IOS-2017-001941
* Requester Name: Josh Keefe
* Date Submitted: 09/26/2017
* Long Description: I am requesting the most up-to-date ethics code, training materials and agency-wide rules/publications/guidance on the recusal process for situations involving actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest. I am looking to see what the standards and processes are for recusal at your agency.

From: Muckrock Staff

Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request: Ethics code and recusal process materials (Department of Commerce)

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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following request, copied below. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: Department of Commerce

Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request: Ethics code and recusal process materials (Department of Commerce)

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Hi,

The office unit searching for responsive records are still conducting searches and reviewing documents for responsiveness and disclosure. As soon as, I receive the unit's response, I will send to you an interim or a final response.
Thanks,
Bobbie

From: Department of Commerce

Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request: Ethics code and recusal process materials (Department of Commerce)

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Hi Muckrock,

Thank you for sending your email regarding the status of FOIA DOC-IOS-2017-001941.

I have sent the operating unit tasked for this FOIA a status email.

As soon as I hear back, I will let you know where we are in the process.

We appreciate your patience in waiting for the FOIA response. The Department of Commerce is experiencing a significant backlog in requests. We are working as diligently as we can to respond to all our backlogged requests.
Thanks,
Bobbie

From: Department of Commerce

Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request: Ethics code and recusal process materials (Department of Commerce)

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Hi Mr. Keefe,

I have just emailed the remaining office unit for a status on when I will receive the response. As soon as I receive and response from that office, I will be able to complete the processing of your FOIA. We are experiencing a backlog in responding to FOIA request. We are working as quickly and diligently to get all of the FOIAs processed. Thank you for your patience.
Thanks,
Bobbie

Bobbie Parsons
Acting Deputy Chief FOIA Officer and
Acting Departmental FOIA Officer
FOIA Officer, Immediate Office of the Secretary
Office of Privacy and Open Government
PH: x23257
Email: BParsons@doc.gov

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From: Department of Commerce

Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request: Ethics code and recusal process materials (Department of Commerce)

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The office unit that has been task has not responded to date. I am emailing that office unit today and let them know that you are inquiry about your FOIA request. We are experiencing a back log in responding to FOIA requests. As soon as I receive the office response I will send to you an interim and/or a final response.

Thanks,

Bobbie Parsons
Acting Deputy Chief FOIA Officer and
Acting Deputy Program Director for FOIA/Privacy Act Operations
FOIA Officer, Immediate Office of the Secretary
Office of Privacy and Open Government
PH: x23257
Email: BParsons@doc.gov

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From: Department of Commerce

Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request: Ethics code and recusal process materials (Department of Commerce)

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No change in status.

Thanks,
Bobbie

Bobbie Parsons
Acting Deputy Chief FOIA Officer and
Acting Deputy Program Director for FOIA/Privacy Act Operations
FOIA Officer, Immediate Office of the Secretary
Office of Privacy and Open Government
PH: x23257
Email: BParsons@doc.gov

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From: Department of Commerce

Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request: Ethics code and recusal process materials (Department of Commerce)

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Hi Mr. Keefe,

I have sent a status email the office unit that I am still awaiting a response. As soon as I receive the response, I will be sure to send the determination of your FOIA request to you either in interim responses and/or a final response.

Thanks,
Bobbie

Bobbie Parsons
Acting Deputy Chief FOIA Officer and
Acting Deputy Program Director for FOIA/Privacy Act Operations
FOIA Officer, Immediate Office of the Secretary
Office of Privacy and Open Government
PH: x23257
Email: BParsons@doc.gov

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From: Department of Commerce

Subject: Bparsons@doc.gov

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DOC-IOS-2017-001941 has been processed with the following final disposition: Full Grant.
Records were released to the public as a result of this request. You may retrieve these records immediately using the following link: Over the next 2 hours, these records are also being added to FOIAonline's search pages, further enabling you to retrieve these documents associated with your FOIA request at any time. View Records (https://www.foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=DOC-IOS-2017-001941&type=request)

From: Department of Commerce

Subject: FOIA Request DOC-IOS-2017-001941 Modified

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The FOIA
request
- DOC-IOS-2017-001941 has been supplemented with additional supporting files. Additional details for this item are as follows:

* Tracking Number: DOC-IOS-2017-001941
* Requester: Josh Keefe
* Submitted Date: 07/05/2018
* Description:
up-to-date ethics code, training materials and agency-wide rules/publications/guidance on the recusal process for situations involving actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest.

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