NSA: Oleg M. Gribanov
| Tracking # |
113124 |
| Submitted | Oct. 23, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Filip Kovacevic
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all documents that the National Security Agency has which mention the name of top Soviet counterintelligence official Oleg M. Gribanov (1915-1992). From 1956 until 1964, Oleg Gribanov was the head of the Second Chief Directorate of the KGB (counterintelligence). Proof of death is not required, because his death was widely reported.
FOIA case law establishes the extent to which agencies MUST search all records systems reasonably believed to contain responsive documents, even if it means contacting former employees. The Justice Department's May 2004 Guide states that an agency "cannot limit its search to only one record system if there are others that are likely to turn up the information requested."
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,
Filip Kovacevic
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 Oct. 23, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: National Security Agency
Dear Filip Kovacevic:
Attached is an initial FOIA responds. NSA will contact you in the future as more information becomes available.
Please following the instruction provided to you within the letter if you wish to contact us. Please do not respond to this email.
NSA Freedom of Information Office
(301) 688-6527
From: National Security Agency
Dear Muckrock News c/o Filip Kovacevic,
This further responds to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request you submitted dated 23 October 2021 regarding "all documents that the National Security Agency has which mention the name of top Soviet counterintelligence official Oleg M. Gribanov (1915-1992)." During a recent files audit, we discovered that this case is still pending processing from our initial backlog. Before we continue processing your request, we want to establish your continued interest.
Please advise this office within 30 days of the date of this letter of your continued interest. You may advise us by facsimile at 443-479-3612, in writing to National Security Agency, ATTN: FOIA Division (P132), 9800 Savage Road STE 6932, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6932, or via email at FOIA_DART@nsa.gov. In any instance, please reference your case number in the email subject line. If no response is received by the end of the 30 days, we will assume that you are no longer interested in pursuing the request, and we will administratively close your case with no further processing.
FOIA/Document Analysis and Review Team
Business: 301-688-6527
NSA_FOIA_DART@nsa.gov
