Use of "Still Interested" letters (Department of Health and Human Services)
| Multi Request | Use of "Still Interested" letters |
| Submitted | Aug. 26, 2019 |
| Due | Sept. 24, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Emma Best
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Documents mentioning or describing any use of "Still Interested" letters (i.e. letters inquiring if the requester is still interested in the records requested) in the processing and/or closure of FOIA requests, including but not limited to:
* The original proposal for their use
* Materials authorizing the use of any of the letters
* Controlling policies or procedures
* Any reports or statistics tracking their use, responses received and/or impact on any FOIA backlog
* Communications with OGIS regarding "Still Interested" letters
* Communications between the FOIA offices and and general counsel's/legal services office discussing or mentioning "still interested" letters
* Materials describing or discussing the number of days given to requesters to respond
* Materials describing the agency's policy on reopening requests when a requester responds after the period of time specified in the letter
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,
Emma Best
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 Aug. 26, 2019. 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 Aug. 26, 2019. 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 Aug. 26, 2019. 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 Health and Human Services
Dear Emma Best,
Your request has been received by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The request has been assigned tracking # '2020-01564-FOIA-OS', please log into your account and review your submission.
The application address is https://requests.publiclink.hhs.gov/palMain.aspx.
Thank you,
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
From: Department of Health and Human Services
RE: 2020-01564-FOIA-OS Emma Best
411A Highland Ave MR90811
Somerville, MA 02144 Dear Ms. Best: This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, dated: August 26, 2019, concerning “Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:Documents mentioning or describing any use of "Still Interested" letters (i.e. letters inquiring if the requester is still interested in the records requested) in the processing and/or closure of FOIA requests, including but not limited to:* The original proposal for their use* Materials authorizing the use of any of the letters* Controlling policies or procedures* Any reports or statistics tracking their use, responses received and/or impact on any FOIA backlog* Communications with OGIS regarding "Still Interested" letters* Communications between the FOIA offices and and general counsel's/legal services office discussing or mentioning "still interested" letters* Materials describing or discussing the number of days given to requesters to respond* Materials describing the agency's policy on reopening requests when a requester responds after the period of time specified in the letter” We received your request on August 26, 2019 and have begun processing your request.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Webb
Main Office Line: 202-690-7453
From: Department of Health and Human Services
Dear Emma Best,
The status of your FOIA request #2020-01564-FOIA-OS has been updated to the following status 'In Process'. To log into the HHS FOIA Submission Site click on the Application URL below.
https://requests.publiclink.hhs.gov/palMain.aspx
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
From: Department of Health and Human Services
Good afternoon,
Thank you for reaching out regarding the status of your request. Currently, your request is pending. Responsive records have been received and are currently pending review by an analyst.
Our apologies for the delay in delivering the documents to you; due to the backlog of requests within our office, we will process your request in line with our established policy of "first in, first out" case processing within your assigned queue.
Respectfully,
Liz Webb
Government Information Specialist
FOI/PA Division
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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~WRD000
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 Aug. 26, 2019. 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 Health and Human Services
Good afternoon,
Thank you for inquiring regarding the status of your request. Currently, your request is pending. Responsive records have been received and are currently in the queue pending review by an analyst. It is estimated your request will be completed within the next 5-6 months.
Our apologies for the delay in delivering the documents to you; due to the backlog of requests within our office, we will process your request in line with our established policy of "first in, first out" case processing within your assigned queue.
Respectfully,
Liz Webb
Government Information Specialist
FOI/PA Division
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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~WRD000
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 Aug. 26, 2019. 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 Health and Human Services
Good afternoon,
Thank you for reaching out regarding the status of your request, and my apologies for my delayed response. Currently, your request is pending. Responsive records have been received and are currently in the queue, pending review by an analyst. An estimated completion date for your request is within the next 4-5 months.
Our apologies for the delay in delivering the documents to you; due to the backlog of requests within our office, we will process your request in line with our established policy of "first in, first out" case processing within your assigned queue.
Respectfully,
Liz Webb
Government Information Specialist
FOI/PA Division
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
-
~WRD000