Expedited FOIA requests (U.S. Department of State)
| Tracking # |
F-2025-11716 |
| Multi Request | Expedited FOIA requests |
| Submitted | March 10, 2025 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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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: U.S. Department of State
Dear Adam Steinbaugh:
This acknowledges you information access request to the U.S. Department of State. Your request number is F-2025-11716. You will find additional information such as the date your request was received and your request status in your electronic portal page under this case number.
If you requested expedited processing, a fee waiver, or if unusual circumstances apply, you will receive additional correspondence from us.
For further assistance or to discuss any aspect of your request, you may contact our FOIA Requester Service Center or our FOIA Public Liaison via email to FOIAStatus@state.gov or by telephone at (202) 261-8484. (mailto:FOIAStatus@state.gov)
Regards,
Office of Information Access Liaison
Information Access Programs
U.S. Department of State
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Adam Steinbaugh,
The status of your FOIA request #F-2025-11716 has been updated to the following status 'Received'. To learn more, you may log into the DoS FOIA Portal via the Application URL at https://pal.foia.state.gov.
If that status is "On Hold", please review the email you received and provide the requested information. If you did not receive an email, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center via email at FOIAStatus@state.gov. (mailto:FOIAStatus@state.gov)
If that status is "Closed" or "Documents Delivered", then the Department's response will be emailed or mailed (via US Postal Service). Please check your email account (including junk/spam mail) for the Department's response OR allow 7 to 10 business days to receive the Department's response by US Postal Service mail.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Mr. Steinbaugh,
Please see the attached letter regarding your U.S. Department of State FOIA request referenced above. Should you have any difficulties opening the letter please email FOIAstatus@state.gov with your request number in the subject line.
Sincerely,
Randall
(for) Ennelle Debrosse Supervisory Government Information Specialist FOIA Case Processing Office
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Adam Steinbaugh,
The status of your FOIA request #F-2025-11716 has been updated to the following status 'On Hold - Fee Related'. To learn more, you may log into the DoS FOIA Portal via the Application URL at https://pal.foia.state.gov.
If that status is "On Hold", please review the email you received and provide the requested information. If you did not receive an email, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center via email at FOIAStatus@state.gov. (mailto:FOIAStatus@state.gov)
If that status is "Closed" or "Documents Delivered", then the Department's response will be emailed or mailed (via US Postal Service). Please check your email account (including junk/spam mail) for the Department's response OR allow 7 to 10 business days to receive the Department's response by US Postal Service mail.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State