USFS FOIA log going back one year from 7/22/22
Tracking # |
2022-FS-WO-04704-F |
Submitted | July 22, 2022 |
Est. Completion | None |
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From: George LeVines
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
The US Forest Service FOIA log, going back one year from 7/22/22.
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,
George LeVines
From: U.S. Forest Service
Dear George LeVines: This email acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, dated July 22, 2022, which was received in the Washington Office (WO) FOIA Service Center on July 25, 2022 . Y ou requested: The US Forest Service FOIA log, going back one year from 7/22/22. Please be advisedthat the WO FOIA Service Center has a backlog of pending FOIA requests andappeals. We are diligently working to process each request and appeal inthe order in which it was received. Your patience is greatly appreciated. To check on the status of your request you may contact Ms. Fanny Ogbonna via e-mail to Fanny.Ogbonna@usda.gov. Please reference your assigned case number, 2022-FS-WO-04704-F.
Thank you,
FOIA Service Center Team Forest Service
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_External Email_Freedom of Information Act Request_ USFS FOIA log going back one year from 7_22_22
From: U.S. Forest Service
Dear Mr. LeVines,
My name is Fanny Ogbonna, and I am the analyst assigned to process your request.
This letter is in reference to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request received July 25, 2022, and assigned FOIA tracking number: 2022-FS-WO-04704-F for US Forest Service FOIA log, going back one year from 7/22/22.
Pursuant to 15 CFR 4.4 (c) “the records requestedmust be described in enough detail to enable Department personnel to locatethem with a reasonable amount of effort. If possible, a request should includespecific information about each record sought, such as the date, title or name,author, recipient, and subject matter of the record. In general, the morespecific the request describes the records sought, the greater likelihood thatthe Department will be able to locate those records.” We are unable to determine what you require. Tocontinue processing your request, please provide the data you are looking for in the log you are requesting.
Your request will be placed on hold and will notbe processed further until we hear from you. If we do not hear from you within Fanny Ogbonna 15 days from the date ofthis notification, we will assume you are no longer interested in theprocessing of your request, and will close your request file.
US Forest Service- Washington Office
From: George LeVines
Hi Fanny,
I believe a "FOIA log" is plenty of detail. It is a well established ledger often made publicly available by agencies such as:
https://www.sec.gov/foia/docs/foia-logs
https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/freedom-information/fda-foia-logs
https://www.eeoc.gov/foia/foia-logs
https://www.irs.gov/privacy-disclosure/irs-foia-logs
https://www.dhs.gov/publication/ia-foia-logs
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resources/foia/ct_foia_logs
I am interested in all data in the log. Different agencies keep different columns. Some examples:
Request ID
Requester Name
Organization
Requester Category
Request Description
Requested Date
Received Date
Request Status
Closed Date
Final Disposition
I am also requesting expedited processing. I am a working public radio journalist on deadline. Here is my LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgelevines/
Please do not hesitate to call 305 878 6803 for further clarity.
Warm regards,
George
From: George LeVines
Hi Fanny,
Please confirm receipt of my 7/26 response to your request for perfecting my initial submission and please provide and estimated timeline for fulfilling this request.
Regards,
George
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 July 22, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2022-FS-WO-04704-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Forest Service
Good afternoon Mr. LeVines,
Attached you will find our final response and responsive documents to your FOIA request # 2022-FS-WO-04704-F. If you have any questions please follow the instructions in the final response letter.
Thank you,
[Forest Service Shield]
Michelle Reid
Government Information Specialist (FOIA)
Forest Service
Office of Regulatory and Management Services
michelle.reid@usda.gov<mailto:michelle.reid@usda.gov>
201 14th Street SW
Washington, DC 20250
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From: George LeVines
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
George LeVines
From: U.S. Forest Service
I am glad I could assist Mr. LeVines. Have a great afternoon.
Best,
Michelle Reid
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From: George LeVines
Hi Michelle,
Upon further review, it appears this list is incomplete.
I know of several FOIAs from my colleague Scott Rodd that do not appear on this list.
Could you perform another thorough search or explain why the following Request #s do not appear?
2022-FS-WO-02139-F
2022-FS-R5-01693-F
2022-FS-R5-01657-F
2022-FS-WO-01378-F
2022-FS-R5-01472-F
2022-FS-R5-01471-F
2022-FS-WO-01810-F
2022-FS-R5-01452-F
2022-FS-R5-01451-F
2022-FS-R5-01419-F
2022-FS-WO-01347-F
2022-FS-R5-01417-F
2022-FS-WO-01328-F
2022-FS-WO-01326-F
Regards,
George LeVines
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 July 22, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2022-FS-WO-04704-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Forest Service
Good morning Mr. LeVines,
A response to this request (2022-FS-WO-04704-F) was sent and closed on September 28, 2022. I hope this assists.
Respectfully,
Michelle Reid
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From: George LeVines
Michelle,
It does not, unfortunately. My previous not is because I believe the original response to be incomplete, on account of the missing FOIA numbers previously cited.
Please advise,
George
From: U.S. Forest Service
Good afternoon Mr. LeVines.
If you believe your original request to be incomplete and have any questions please follow the instructions in the final response letter.
Respectfully,
Michelle Reid
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From: George LeVines
Hello,
I am writing to appeal the responsive documents to request 2022-FS-WO-04704-F: "The US Forest Service FOIA log, going back one year from 7/22/22."
I know of several FOIAs from my colleague Scott Rodd that do not appear on the list provided.
Please perform another thorough search or explain why the following Request #s do not appear.
2022-FS-WO-02139-F
2022-FS-R5-01693-F
2022-FS-R5-01657-F
2022-FS-WO-01378-F
2022-FS-R5-01472-F
2022-FS-R5-01471-F
2022-FS-WO-01810-F
2022-FS-R5-01452-F
2022-FS-R5-01451-F
2022-FS-R5-01419-F
2022-FS-WO-01347-F
2022-FS-R5-01417-F
2022-FS-WO-01328-F
2022-FS-WO-01326-F
Regards,
George
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