Expedited FOIA requests (Department of Energy)
Tracking # |
NETL-2025-02893-F BPA-2025-02869-F GFO-2025-02855-F BPA-2025-02869-F HQ-2025-02466-F GFO-2025-02855-F |
Multi Request | Expedited FOIA requests |
Submitted | March 10, 2025 |
Est. Completion | May 9, 2025 |
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Communications
From: Adam Steinbaugh
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
A copy of any FOIA request (including any request to expedite the request) in which a request to expedite production (on the basis of newsworthiness or an urgency to inform the public) was granted. This request is limited to requests received on or after January 1, 2024.
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,
Adam Steinbaugh
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 March 11, 2025. 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 Energy
Good morning Mr. Steinbaugh,
Please see the attached. This is to acknowledge receipt of your FOIA request (HQ-2025-02466-f) which has been reassigned docket number GFO-2025-02855-F for the Golden Field Office (GFO).
We are in the process of collecting records associated with your request (if any) and will keep you informed of our status. In the meantime, let us know if you have any questions/concerns or if we can be of any additional assistance.
Thanks & have a great weekend!
V/r
Dan
Daniel J. Dial
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Act & Privacy Officer
Records Management Field Official
Office of Chief Counsel
U.S. Department of Energy, Golden Field Office
15013 Denver West Parkway
Golden, CO 80401
From: Department of Energy
Good afternoon,
Attached is the final response letter to the above request (HQ-2025-02466-F). Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Donna Chapman-Turner, MA-46
Office of management
Office of public information (foia)
U.S. Department of Energy
Office: 202-586-3708 | Cell: 202-557-0366 | Email: donna.chapman-turner@hq.doe.gov<mailto:donna.chapman-turner@hq.doe.gov>
From: Department of Energy
Hello, Adam,
The Bonneville Power Administration has a new FOIA request received from you, as a transfer from DOE-HQ-FOIA last week Friday. BPA-2025-02869-F (Steinbaugh), is now set up in our shared files and in our FOIA request tracker - we will track your request as BPA-2025-02869-F (Steinbaugh).
Requester
Adam Steinbaugh
MuckRock News
Prior FOIA Request
Transfer (in part) of HQ-2025-02466-F to BPA for a response.
FOIA Request to BPA
"A copy of any FOIA request (including any request to expedite the request) in which a request to expedite production (on the basis of newsworthiness or an urgency to inform the public) was granted. This request is limited to requests received on or after January 1, 2024."
Next
We'll be sending you the required 5 USC Sec 552 acknowledgment letter shortly, and in compliance with the regulatory deadlines.
Best,
James
James King
Bonneville Power Administration<http://www.bpa.gov/>
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY<https://www.energy.gov/>
FOIA Public Liaison | Compliance & Governance | Information Governance
jjking@bpa.gov<mailto:jjking@bpa.gov> | 503-230-7621
From: Department of Energy
Good morning Mr. Steinbaugh,
Please see the attached Final Determination Letter and associated responsive document. This concludes GFO's response to your FOIA request.
Let us know if you have any questions/concerns or if we can be of further assistance.
Best,
Brianne Moss
Management Analyst
Redhorse Corporation | US Department of Energy
Contractor supporting the Office of Chief Counsel in Records Management and FOIA | Golden Field Office
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Tel: 720-486-8382
Email: brianne.moss@ee.doe.gov
From: Department of Energy
Hello, Adam,
The Bonneville Power Administration's response to your FOIA request is attached to this email.
Best,
James
James King
Bonneville Power Administration<http://www.bpa.gov/>
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY<https://www.energy.gov/>
FOIA Public Liaison | Compliance & Governance | Information Governance
jjking@bpa.gov<mailto:jjking@bpa.gov> | 503-230-7621
From: Department of Energy
Mr. Steinbaugh,
Please see the attached response from NETL regarding your recent FOIA request.
Thank you,
Shayna Novak (Gleockler)
Paralegal/Legal Assistant III
NETL Support Contractor
shayna.gleockler@netl.doe.gov<mailto:shayna.gleockler@netl.doe.gov>
Shayna.gleockler@e2.com<mailto:Shayna.gleockler@e2.com>
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