File UAP13SEP2020IntelClip and Associated Materials (Coast Guard)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

All pertinent records pertaining to the file “UAP13SEP2020IntelClip.mp4”:

A) The file itself:
- The original or highest-resolution version of the file “UAP13SEP2020IntelClip.mp4.”
- Any metadata associated with the file, including but not limited to: timestamps and geolocation data, technical specifications of the recording device(s), any embedded identifiers for classification or dissemination tracking.

B) Associated analyses and documentation:
- Any investigative reports, intelligence summaries, or briefings prepared using this file.
- Assessments of the file’s content, origin, and significance.
- Documentation of any decisions or deliberations regarding its classification, distribution, or public disclosure.

C) Communications and directives:
- Internal and inter-agency communications mentioning “UAP13SEP2020IntelClip.mp4” or its contents.
- Records of communications with external entities, including contractors, foreign governments, or allied agencies mentioning “UAP13SEP2020IntelClip.mp4” or its contents.

D) Policy and procedural materials:
- Records detailing the criteria under which this specific file has been retained, classified, or otherwise restricted from public dissemination.

Additional Request Details:
- Timeframe: This request pertains to materials dated from June 1st, 2020, through time time it takes for your agency to complete this request.
- If processing will take significant time, I request a rolling release of responsive documents as they become available.
- Format: Please provide digital copies of all responsive materials in their original electronic format where feasible, preserving all metadata.
- Exemption Handling: if portions of the requested records are exempt from disclosure under FOIA, I request that non-exempt portions be provided.
- For classified records, I request a mandatory declassification review pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and applicable statutes.

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,

Bill Gagnon

To address the concerns raised in your interim response, I am narrowing the scope of this request as follows:

1) The original or highest-resolution version of the file “UAP13SEP2020IntelClip.mp4,” as maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard, including metadata associated with this file. Specifically, metadata fields requested include timestamps, geolocation data, file format, creation/modification dates, recording device specifications, and dissemination tracking identifiers.

2) Assessments of the file’s content, origin, or significance prepared between June 1, 2020, and December 31, 2024.

3) Internal communications within the U.S. Coast Guard, including emails, memos, and reports, or correspondence between the Coast Guard and other federal agencies or contractors, that specifically reference “UAP13SEP2020IntelClip.mp4” and were created between June 1, 2020, and December 31, 2024.

If processing this request requires significant time, I request that responsive documents be provided on a rolling basis as they become available.

Please let me know if additional clarification is required.