Dear Nathanael King,
I am writing in further response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
request *RD 54585* for records in the custody of the National Archives and
Records Administration.
You requested access to FBI case file numbers *100-HQ-160780* and
*100-HQ-367557*.
I completed a line-by-line review of the records you requested. Please be
advised, we have considered the foreseeable harm standard when reviewing
records and applying FOIA exemptions for this request. Information was
released to the greatest extent possible. Below is a summary of my review:
*Records Requested*
*Total Pages*
*Pages Released in Full*
*Pages Released in Part*
*Pages Withheld in Full*
100-HQ-160780
600
461
139
0
100-HQ-367557
70
62
8
0
I withheld information protected under section (b) of the FOIA (5 U.S.C.
552). The specific reasons for the denials are:
*TYPE OF INFORMATION WITHHELD*
*FOIA EXEMPTION *
Information exempted from disclosure by statute
The statute in support of this (b)(3) withholding is 50 USC 3024 (i)(1),
which protects sensitive intelligence sources and methods.
(b)(3)
Personal privacy of living individuals in law enforcement records
(b)(7)(C)
Identities of confidential sources
(b)(7)(D)
You or your designated representative may view the file(s) at the National
Archives at College Park, Maryland. Research visits are *by appointment
only* and are scheduled no further than three months in advance as we are
closely monitoring local public health metrics due to the COVID-19
pandemic. Research room hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
You can use Eventbrite to schedule your research appointment by visiting the
Textual Research Room Appointments page
<https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/textual-research-room-appointments-487599>
and following the steps listed below:
· Navigate to Upcoming Events and click on the desired date
· Click Register and complete the registration process
*If tickets for a particular room do not appear during registration,
appointments for that day are sold out. We recommend checking back in the
event of cancellations.
Please complete the online Researcher Orientation
<https://rise.articulate.com/share/uK5NGkSpg74JHLTOcGPmM4e94MJyxQgD#/> as
well as the online researcher registration form
<https://researchercommunity.force.com/securitycentral/s/kiosk-registration>
before scheduling an appointment on Eventbrite.
If you hire a researcher, they will need to make an appointment through
Eventbrite.
Once you have obtained an Eventbrite ticket, contact our office at
*specialaccess_foia@nara.gov* <specialaccess_foia@nara.gov> or *301-837-3190
*to inform us of your upcoming onsite research appointment date and provide
your *FOIA tracking number RD 54585*. Please provide us with advanced
notice as it may take our office three days to a week to prepare for your
visit.
If you cannot visit our College Park facility, you may order a reproduction
copy of the file(s) at the cost of 80 cents per page. To place a
reproduction order, please contact our office at
specialaccess_foia@nara.gov *or
301-837-3190*. A mailing/billing address is required to generate a price
quote, so please include that information with your reproduction request.
*Please monitor our web page* *https://www.archives.gov/college-park*
<https://www.archives.gov/college-park>* for details and updates, as the
situation can change quickly. Thank you for your patience and understanding
during this time.*
If you are not satisfied with my action on this request, you have the right
to file an administrative appeal within ninety (90) calendar days from the
date of this letter. Appeals must be in writing and may be delivered by
regular U.S. mail or by email. By filing an appeal, you preserve your
rights under the Freedom of Information Act and present the deciding agency
with an opportunity to review your request and reconsider its decision. If
you submit your appeal by regular mail, it should be addressed to the
Deputy Archivist of the United States (ND), National Archives and Records
Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 4200, College Park, Maryland
20740-6001. Both the letter and envelope should be clearly marked “FOIA
Appeal.” If you submit your appeal by email, please send it to foia@nara.gov,
addressed to the Deputy Archivist, with the words “FOIA Appeal” in the
subject line. If you exercise your right to appeal, please explain why you
believe this response does not meet the requirements of the Freedom of
Information Act. All communications concerning this request should
reference your FOIA tracking number.
If you would like the opportunity to discuss my response and attempt to
resolve your dispute without initiating the appeals process, you may
contact our FOIA Public Liaison for assistance:
Accessioned Executive Branch Records – Washington, DC Area
FOIA Requester Service Center: 301-837-3190
FOIA Public Liaison: Rebecca Calcagno
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500
College Park, MD 20740-6001
dc.foia.liaison@nara.gov
301-837-3190
You may also contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS),
the Federal FOIA Ombudsman’s office, for assistance. OGIS offers mediation
services to help resolve disputes between FOIA requesters and Federal
agencies. The contact information for OGIS is:
Office of Government Information Services
National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road–OGIS
College Park, MD 20740-6001
Email: ogis@nara.gov
https://www.archives.gov/ogis
Phone: 202-741-5770 or 1-877-684-6448
This concludes the processing of your request. If you have questions
concerning my review, please contact me directly.
Sincerely,
*Noah Shankin*
Archivist
Special Access and FOIA Program (RF)
National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500
College Park, MD 20740-6001
noah.shankin@nara.gov
(301) 837-0774
https://www.archives.gov/research/foia
