National Nuclear Security Administration support for film "Oppenheimer" (2023) (Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration)
| Tracking # |
FOIA 24-00136-LB |
| Multi Request | National Nuclear Security Administration support for film "Oppenheimer" (2023) |
| Submitted | Jan. 22, 2024 |
| Due | Feb. 20, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | June 30, 2024 |
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From: Brett Carollo
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any documents pertaining to National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) support for or collaboration with the production of the 2023 movie "Oppenheimer," directed by Christopher Nolan. Such collaboration or support includes but is not limited to permission to use NNSA facilities and access to technical assistance from NNSA employees.
I request a search of all locations where such documents might be located, including but not limited to the entertainment liaison offices and communications HQ or similar offices. Such documents may include, but are not limited to, script notes; production assistance agreements; and all records of communications between employees of the NNSA and members of the cast, crew, and production company of "Oppenheimer," including memos, notes of meetings and conference calls, emails, and other forms of communication.
I am the Director of Research Operations at a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called The Decoding Culture Foundation. These documents will be used for public education and research purposes. I therefore request a waiver of all fees that may otherwise apply. Attached is a document with organization letterhead confirming my position, as well as the organization's 501(c)(3) application and approval form.
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,
Brett Carollo
From: Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration
Good morning, Mr. Carollo:
We received the below request via email yesterday morning and the request was processed into our system and assigned to an analyst. Then at 9:05 pm last night you submitted the same request via the webform (below).
Please be advised that you only need to submit a FOIA request once. There is no need to submit via email and also the webform.
The request for these records is our Control Number FOIA 24-00136-LB. You should receive a formal acknowledgement letter from the assigned analyst, Lora Bright, in the next day or two.
Thank you.
Corrina Cooke
CE2 Contractor
FOIA/PA/Admin Analyst
DOE/NNSA Office of General Counsel
505-845-5322
corrina.cooke@nnsa.doe.gov<mailto:corrina.cooke@nnsa.doe.gov>
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 Jan. 24, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA 24-00136-LB.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration
Good morning:
I am including Lora Bright herein as she is the analyst assigned to this case and will be able to provide your with status.
Thanks.
Corrina
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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 Jan. 24, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA 24-00136-LB.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration
Good morning, Mr. Carollo:
Please be advised Ms. Bright is out of the office and will be back April 1, 2024. She will update you of any changes once she is back in the office.
From what I can tell, the request was sent to the site offices to conduct a search for records on 1/26/24 and she is currently waiting for the site offices to respond.
Thank you.
Corrina Cooke
CE2 Contractor
FOIA/PA/Admin Analyst
DOE/NNSA Office of General Counsel
505-845-5322
corrina.cooke@nnsa.doe.gov<mailto:corrina.cooke@nnsa.doe.gov>
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From: Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration
Good morning Mr. Carollo,
I’ve asked the field office for a status update and will let you know when I receive a response.
Thank you,
Lora Bright
FOIA/PA Analyst
Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
PO Box 5400
Albuquerque, NM 87185-5400
505-845-4889
Lora.bright@nnsa.doe.gov<mailto:Lora.bright@nnsa.doe.gov>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 24, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on April 1, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA 24-00136-LB.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration
Good morning,
I reached out to the field office and the records are still under review. I am expecting to receive those records from the field by 30 June 2024 and will process them as quickly as possible.
We appreciate your patience.
Thank you,
Lora Bright
FOIA/PA Analyst
Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
PO Box 5400
Albuquerque, NM 87185-5400
505-845-4889
Lora.bright@nnsa.doe.gov<mailto:Lora.bright@nnsa.doe.gov>
From: Brett Carollo
Thank you, Lora. I'll look forward to receiving the records. Note that MuckRock automatically sends out occasional follow-up inquiries. My apologies for any annoyance.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 24, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 30, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA 24-00136-LB.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration
Good morning,
I reached out again to the program office for an update and will let you know as soon as I receive a response from them.
Thank you for your patience.
Lora
Lora Bright
FOIA/PA Analyst
Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
PO Box 5400
Albuquerque, NM 87185-5400
505-845-4889
Lora.bright@nnsa.doe.gov<mailto:Lora.bright@nnsa.doe.gov>
From: Brett Carollo
Thank you, Lora.
I am waiting very expectantly for these important records.
Sincerely,
Brett
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