FCC Complaints about Family Guy

Michael Morisy filed this request with the Federal Communications Commission of the United States of America.
Submitted Jan. 31, 2013
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From: Michael Morisy

Subject: None

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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:

Copies of complaints the FCC has received about the television show Family Guy received between 1999 and the date that this request is processed.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

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 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,

Michael Morisy

From: FOIA

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Dear Mr. Morisy:

This acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Your request has been assigned FOIA control number 2013-163. Agencies are allowed 20 working days to respond to your request, extending this period for an additional 10 working days under certain circumstances. See 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i) and 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(B)(i). We anticipate responding to your request on 03/04/2013. If additional time is needed to respond to your requests you will be notified.

If you have any questions concerning this notice, please call the FOIA Office at: (202) 418-0440.

FCC

From: Mike Hennigan

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Your office filed several FOIA requests with the Federal Communications Commission seeking copies of complaints regarding various television programs. Please call me at 202 418 2869 so we may discuss your requests. Mike Hennigan

From: MuckRock.com

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Editor's note: in a phone call with Mr. Mike Hennigan at the FCC, the charges for this request were estimated to be $21,648.20.