National Reconnaissance Office (WikiLeaks)
Tracking # |
DF-2014-00224 |
Submitted | Nov. 27, 2013 |
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From: Alexa O'Brien
November 27, 2013
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter constitutes a request under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), 5 U.S.C. § 552, and is submitted on behalf of journalist Alexa O’Brien.
I seek any and all documents in the National Reconnaissance Office’s possession that pertain to the WikiLeaks website or organization from January 2006 to the present date.
I am a “representative of the news media” for fee waiver purposes. See Project on Military Procurement v. Department of the Navy, 710 F. Supp. 362, 363, 365 (D.C.D. 1989). My work has been published in The Cairo Review of Global Affairs, Guardian UK, Salon, and featured by PBS Frontline, On The Media and Public Radio International. Based on my status as a “news media” requester, I am entitled to receive the requested record with only duplication fees asserted. Further, because disclosure of this information will “contribute greatly to the public understanding of the operation or activities of the government,” duplication fees should be waived.
There is a compelling need for the requested documents such that expedited processing is appropriate. I am engaged in disseminating information. There exists an urgent need to inform the public concerning actual or alleged Federal Government activity. As 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(E)(ii)(I) provides, I will anticipate your determination on our request within ten (10) calendar days.
I requests that in the event that access to any of the requested records is denied pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552(b), I be provided with all non-exempt portions which are reasonably segregable. I further request that you describe the deleted material in detail and specify the statutory basis for the denial as well as your reasons for believing that the alleged statutory justification applies in this instance. Please separately state your reasons for not invoking your discretionary powers to release the requested documents. Such statements will be helpful in deciding whether to appeal an adverse determination, and in formulating arguments in case an appeal is taken. I reserve my right to appeal the withholding or deletion of any information and expect that you will list the office and address were such an appeal can be sent.
I requests that documents responsive to this request be provided to me in electronic format on a CD-ROM.
Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this request.
Sincerely,
Alexa O’Brien
From: National Reconnaissance Office
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 27, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F14-0015.
Thank you for your help.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 27, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F14-0015.
Thank you for your help.
From: National Reconnaissance Office
Greetings Ms. O’Brien,
Thank You for your inquiry.
The potentially responsive documents for this case are currently under review. Preliminary review results indicate that responsive documents may include information that falls under the purview of agencies and organizations external to the NRO.
The NRO does not have authority to make release determinations with regard to other agencies' equities. In the event that we must coordinate with other agencies prior to a final release determination, it is possible that an additional three to six months will be required to complete this case.
This timeline is an estimate only, based on currently-available information.
We will inform you if anything changes with the time line of your.
Warmest Regards,
/s/Kenneth R. Dorsey
NRO/FOIA
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 27, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F14-0015.
Thank you for your help.
From:
Greetings Ms. O'Brien,
Your request, F14-0015 is in final review. You should receive this information in sixty (60) days.
Thank You again for your request.
Warmest Regards,
- Kenneth R. Dorsey
NRO/FOIA
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 27, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F14-0015.
Thank you for your help.
From: National Reconnaissance Office
A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.
From: National Reconnaissance Office
A first set of responsive documents from the agency, with more to be sent at a specified date.
From: National Reconnaissance Office
A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.
From: National Reconnaissance Office
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
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