Ronald William Pelton files (Department of Justice, National Security Division)
| Tracking # |
22-379 |
| Multi Request | Ronald William Pelton files |
| Submitted | Sept. 19, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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Communications
From: Jacob Silverman
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All files on Ronald William Pelton, November 18, 1941 - September 6, 2022, a former NSA employee who was later imprisoned for selling secrets to the Soviet Union. Pelton died on Sept 6. 2022.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2022/09/16/ronald-pelton-nsa-spy-dead/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/12/nsa-analyst-ronald-pelton-soviets-secrets-dies
https://www.myersdurborawfh.com/obituary/Ronald-Pelton
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,
Jacob Silverman
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Jacob Silverman September 30, 2022
MuckRock News
411A Highland Avenue
Dept Mr 62373
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Re: FOIA/PA #22-379
Dear Mr. Silverman:
This is to acknowledge your email dated September 22, 2022, for information pertaining to
Ronald William Pelton. Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information Act request on September 22, 2022.
Our policy is to process FOIA requests on a first-in, first-out basis. Any searches conducted in response to your request will be limited to the records of the National Security Division. Consistent with this policy, every effort will be made to respond to your request as quickly as possible. The actual processing time will depend upon the complexity of the request, whether it involves sensitive or voluminous records, and whether consultations with other agencies or agency components are appropriate.
Please be advised that, your request has been assigned to a Government Information Specialist on the DOJ's National Security Division Records and FOIA staff and a further update regarding your request will be provided to you as soon as practicable.
You may contact our Government Information Specialist, Arnetta Mallory, for any further assistance and to discuss any aspect of your request at:
U.S. Department of Justice
Records and FOIA Unit
3 Constitution Square
175 N Street N.E. 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 233-2639
Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist
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 Sept. 22, 2022. 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: 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 Sept. 22, 2022. 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: 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 Sept. 22, 2022. 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: 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 Sept. 22, 2022. 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: 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 Sept. 22, 2022. 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: 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 Sept. 22, 2022. 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: 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 Sept. 22, 2022. 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: 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 Sept. 22, 2022. 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: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Dear Mr. Pelton,
The National Security Division is still working on your request. We will contact you once our process is complete. We do apologize for the delay.
Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
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From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Jacob Silverman
MuckRock News
411A Highland Avenue
Dept Mr 62373
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Re: FOIA/PA #22-379
Dear Mr. Silverman:
This is in reference to your email dated September 22, 2022, for information pertaining to Ronald William Pelton. Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information Act request on September 22, 2022.
This office conducted a file search of the National Security Division Office of the Assistant Attorney General, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section and Counterterrorism Section, we did not locate any responsive records subject to FOIA.
If you are not satisfied with my response to this request, you may administratively appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, Sixth Floor, 441 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIAonline portal by creating an account on the following web site: https://www.foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/home. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within 90 days of the date of my response to your request. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal."
Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, e-mail at ogis@nara.gov; telephone at 202-741-5770; toll free at 1-877-684-6448; or facsimile at 202-741-5769
Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist