BY MAIL AND FAX
April 30, 2001
Department of Health and Human Services
Director, FOIA/Privacy Division
Room 645F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: Freedom of Information Request
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter constitutes a request under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"),
5 U.S.C. § 552, and is submitted on behalf of the Electronic Privacy Information
Center ("EPIC").
We request copies of all appointment books, calendars, and other scheduling
records of the following Health and Human Services officials for the dates
between January 20, 2001 and April 30, 2001: Tommy Thompson, the Secretary of
Health; the Deputy Secretary; the Chief of Staff; Robinsue Frohboese, the
Director of the Office for Civil Rights; the Director of Intergovernmental
Affairs; the assistants and advisors to the Director of Intergovernmental
Affairs; the Assistant Secretary of Legislation; the General Counsel; the
Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs; the Assistant Secretary for Planning and
Evaluation; the Deputies and Directors of the Office for Health Policy; and the
Deputies and Directors of the Office of Human Services Policy. In cases where
any of the above positions were vacant during the designated period, we request
the appointment books and calendars of the officials acting in the specified
positions.
For purposes of fee assessments, we request that EPIC be placed in the category
of "news media" requester. EPIC publishes a biweekly electronic newsletter,
issues regular public reports and analyses, and maintains a free online
electronic library. EPIC staff members are also regular contributors to numerous
newspapers, newsletters, magazines, and law reviews. Any information that is
obtained as a result of this request will be disseminated through these
publications and others. We note that the FTC, the National Security Agency, and
other agencies have previously recognized that EPIC qualifies for "news media"
status. We also request a waiver of all applicable duplication fees, as release
of this information will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding
of the activities and operations of government.
As the FOIA requires, I will look forward to your response within twenty (20)
working days.
Thank you,
Chris Hoofnagle
Staff Counsel
BY MAIL AND FAX
April 30, 2001
Freedom of Information Act Request
Office of General Counsel
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20580
Re: Freedom of Information Request
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter constitutes a request under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"),
5 U.S.C. § 552, and is submitted on behalf of the Electronic Privacy Information
Center ("EPIC").
We request copies of all appointment books, calendars, and other scheduling
records of the following Federal Trade Commission officials for the dates between
January 20, 2001 and April 30, 2001: Robert Pitofsky Chairman, Commission
Chairman; Sheila F. Anthony, Commissioner; Mozelle W. Thompson, Commissioner;
Orson Swindle, Commissioner; Thomas B. Leary, Commissioner; the Director of the
Office of Congressional Relations; the General Counsel; and Jodie Bernstein,
Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection. In cases where any of the above
positions were vacant during the designated period, we request the appointment
books and calendars of the officials acting in the specified positions.
For purposes of fee assessments, we request that EPIC be placed in the category
of "news media" requester. EPIC publishes a biweekly electronic newsletter,
issues regular public reports and analyses, and maintains a free online
electronic library. EPIC staff members are also regular contributors to numerous
newspapers, newsletters, magazines, and law reviews. Any information that is
obtained as a result of this request will be disseminated through these
publications and others. We note that the FTC, the National Security Agency, and
other agencies have previously recognized that EPIC qualifies for "news media"
status. We also request a waiver of all applicable duplication fees, as release
of this information will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding
of the activities and operations of government.
As the FOIA requires, I will look forward to your response within twenty (20)
working days.
Thank you,
Chris Hoofnagle
Staff Counsel
BY MAIL AND FAX
April 30, 2001
Department of Commerce
FOIA/PA Officer, Room 6020
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20230
Re: Freedom of Information Request
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter constitutes a request under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"),
5 U.S.C. § 552, and is submitted on behalf of the Electronic Privacy Information
Center ("EPIC").
We request copies of all appointment books, calendars, and other scheduling
records of the following Department of Commerce officials for the dates between
January 20, 2001 and March 29, 2001: Donald Evans, the Secretary of Commerce; the
General Counsel; the Business Liaison; the Director of Legislative and
Intergovernmental Affairs; the Director of Policy and Strategic Planning; the
Under Secretary for Export Administration; T. Scott Bunton, the Deputy Under
Secretary for Export Administration; the Assistant Secretary for Export
Administration; the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration; the
Chief Counsel for Export Administration; and the Director of Congressional and
Public Affairs. In cases where any of the above positions were vacant during the
designated period, we request the appointment books and calendars of the
officials acting in the specified positions.
For purposes of fee assessments, we request that EPIC be placed in the category
of "news media" requester. EPIC publishes a biweekly electronic newsletter,
issues regular public reports and analyses, and maintains a free online
electronic library. EPIC staff members are also regular contributors to numerous
newspapers, newsletters, magazines, and law reviews. Any information that is
obtained as a result of this request will be disseminated through these
publications and others. We note that the FTC, the National Security Agency, and
other agencies have previously recognized that EPIC qualifies for "news media"
status. We also request a waiver of all applicable duplication fees, as release
of this information will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding
of the activities and operations of government.
As the FOIA requires, I will look forward to your response within twenty (20)
working days.
Thank you,
Chris Hoofnagle
Staff Counsel
BY MAIL AND FAX
April 30, 2001
Department of Treasury
Disclosure Services FOIA Request
Washington, DC 20220
Re: Freedom of Information Request
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter constitutes a request under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"),
5 U.S.C. § 552, and is submitted on behalf of the Electronic Privacy Information
Center ("EPIC").
We request copies of all appointment books, calendars, and other scheduling
records of the following Department of Treasury officials for the dates between
January 20, 2001 and April 30, 2001: Paul H. O’Neill, the Secretary of the
Treasury; the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs; the Deputy Secretary
of the Treasury; Donald V. Hammond, Acting Under Secretary for Domestic Finance;
and Bernard Carreau, Acting Under Secretary for International Trade. In cases
where any of the above positions were vacant during the designated period, we
request the appointment books and calendars of the officials acting in the
specified positions.
For purposes of fee assessments, we request that EPIC be placed in the category
of "news media" requester. EPIC publishes a biweekly electronic newsletter,
issues regular public reports and analyses, and maintains a free online
electronic library. EPIC staff members are also regular contributors to numerous
newspapers, newsletters, magazines, and law reviews. Any information that is
obtained as a result of this request will be disseminated through these
publications and others. We note that the FTC, the National Security Agency, and
other agencies have previously recognized that EPIC qualifies for "news media"
status. We also request a waiver of all applicable duplication fees, as release
of this information will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding
of the activities and operations of government.
As the FOIA requires, I will look forward to your response within twenty (20)
working days.
Thank you,
Chris Hoofnagle
Staff Counsel
BY MAIL AND FAX
April 30, 2001
Federal Communications Commission
Managing Director Attention: FOIA Officer
445 12th Street, S.W., Room 1-A835
Washington, D.C. 20554
Re: Freedom of Information Request
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter constitutes a request under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"),
5 U.S.C. § 552, and is submitted on behalf of the Electronic Privacy Information
Center ("EPIC").
We request copies of all appointment books, calendars, and other scheduling
records of the following Federal Communications Commission officials for the
dates between January 20, 2001 and April 30, 2001: Michael K. Powell, Chairman;
Susan Ness, Commissioner; Harold W. Furchtgott-Roth, Commissioner; Gloria
Tristani, Commissioner; the Chief and Deputy Chiefs of the Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau; and the Chief and Deputy Chiefs of the Commercial
Wireless Division. In cases where any of the above positions were vacant during
the designated period, we request the appointment books and calendars of the
officials acting in the specified positions.
For purposes of fee assessments, we request that EPIC be placed in the category
of "news media" requester. EPIC publishes a biweekly electronic newsletter,
issues regular public reports and analyses, and maintains a free online
electronic library. EPIC staff members are also regular contributors to numerous
newspapers, newsletters, magazines, and law reviews. Any information that is
obtained as a result of this request will be disseminated through these
publications and others. We note that the FTC, the National Security Agency, and
other agencies have previously recognized that EPIC qualifies for "news media"
status. We also request a waiver of all applicable duplication fees, as release
of this information will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding
of the activities and operations of government.
As the FOIA requires, I will look forward to your response within twenty (20)
working days.
Thank you,
Chris Hoofnagle
Staff Counsel
BY MAIL AND FAX
April 30, 2001
Department of Health and Human Services
Director, FOIA/Privacy Division Room
645F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: Freedom of Information Request
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter constitutes a request under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"),
5 U.S.C. § 552, and is submitted on behalf of the Electronic Privacy Information
Center ("EPIC").
We request all Bush administration transition team memoranda and all documents
implementing policy recommendations from transition team memoranda. These
records are most likely to be found in the Office of the Secretary.
For purposes of fee assessments, we request that EPIC be placed in the category
of "news media" requester. EPIC publishes a biweekly electronic newsletter,
issues regular public reports and analyses, and maintains a free online
electronic library. EPIC staff members are also regular contributors to numerous
newspapers, newsletters, magazines, and law reviews. Any information that is
obtained as a result of this request will be disseminated through these
publications and others. We note that the FTC, the National Security Agency, and
other agencies have previously recognized that EPIC qualifies for "news media"
status. We also request a waiver of all applicable duplication fees, as release
of this information will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding
of the activities and operations of government.
As the FOIA requires, I will look forward to your response within twenty (20)
working days.
Thank you,
Chris Hoofnagle
Staff Counsel
BY MAIL AND FAX
April 30, 2001
Freedom of Information Act Request
Office of General Counsel
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20580
Re: Freedom of Information Request
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter constitutes a request under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"),
5 U.S.C. § 552, and is submitted on behalf of the Electronic Privacy Information
Center ("EPIC").
We request all Bush administration transition team memoranda and all documents
implementing policy recommendations from transition team memoranda.
For purposes of fee assessments, we request that EPIC be placed in the category
of "news media" requester. EPIC publishes a biweekly electronic newsletter,
issues regular public reports and analyses, and maintains a free online
electronic library. EPIC staff members are also regular contributors to numerous
newspapers, newsletters, magazines, and law reviews. Any information that is
obtained as a result of this request will be disseminated through these
publications and others. We note that the FTC, the National Security Agency, and
other agencies have previously recognized that EPIC qualifies for "news media"
status. We also request a waiver of all applicable duplication fees, as release
of this information will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding
of the activities and operations of government.
As the FOIA requires, I will look forward to your response within twenty (20)
working days.
Thank you,
Chris Hoofnagle
Staff Counsel
BY MAIL AND FAX
April 30, 2001
Department of Commerce
FOIA/PA Officer
Room 6020
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20230
Re: Freedom of Information Request
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter constitutes a request under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"),
5 U.S.C. § 552, and is submitted on behalf of the Electronic Privacy Information
Center ("EPIC").
We request all Bush administration transition team memoranda and all documents
implementing policy recommendations from transition team memoranda. These
records are most likely to be found in the Office of the Secretary.
For purposes of fee assessments, we request that EPIC be placed in the category
of "news media" requester. EPIC publishes a biweekly electronic newsletter,
issues regular public reports and analyses, and maintains a free online
electronic library. EPIC staff members are also regular contributors to numerous
newspapers, newsletters, magazines, and law reviews. Any information that is
obtained as a result of this request will be disseminated through these
publications and others. We note that the FTC, the National Security Agency, and
other agencies have previously recognized that EPIC qualifies for "news media"
status. We also request a waiver of all applicable duplication fees, as release
of this information will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding
of the activities and operations of government.
As the FOIA requires, I will look forward to your response within twenty (20)
working days.
Thank you,
Chris Hoofnagle
Staff Counsel
BY MAIL AND FAX
April 30, 2001
Department of Treasury
Disclosure Services
FOIA Request
Washington, DC 20220
Re: Freedom of Information Request
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter constitutes a request under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"),
5 U.S.C. § 552, and is submitted on behalf of the Electronic Privacy Information
Center ("EPIC").
We request all Bush administration transition team memoranda and all documents
implementing policy recommendations from transition team memoranda. These
records are most likely to be found in the Office of the Secretary.
For purposes of fee assessments, we request that EPIC be placed in the category
of "news media" requester. EPIC publishes a biweekly electronic newsletter,
issues regular public reports and analyses, and maintains a free online
electronic library. EPIC staff members are also regular contributors to numerous
newspapers, newsletters, magazines, and law reviews. Any information that is
obtained as a result of this request will be disseminated through these
publications and others. We note that the FTC, the National Security Agency, and
other agencies have previously recognized that EPIC qualifies for "news media"
status. We also request a waiver of all applicable duplication fees, as release
of this information will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding
of the activities and operations of government.
As the FOIA requires, I will look forward to your response within twenty (20)
working days.
Thank you,
Chris Hoofnagle
Staff Counsel
BY MAIL AND FAX
April 30, 2001
Federal Communications Commission
Managing Director
Attention: FOIA Officer
445 12th Street, S.W., Room 1-A835
Washington, D.C. 20554
Re: Freedom of Information Request
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter constitutes a request under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"),
5 U.S.C. § 552, and is submitted on behalf of the Electronic Privacy Information
Center ("EPIC").
We request all Bush administration transition team memoranda and all documents
implementing policy recommendations from transition team memoranda.
For purposes of fee assessments, we request that EPIC be placed in the category
of "news media" requester. EPIC publishes a biweekly electronic newsletter,
issues regular public reports and analyses, and maintains a free online
electronic library. EPIC staff members are also regular contributors to numerous
newspapers, newsletters, magazines, and law reviews. Any information that is
obtained as a result of this request will be disseminated through these
publications and others. We note that the FTC, the National Security Agency, and
other agencies have previously recognized that EPIC qualifies for "news media"
status. We also request a waiver of all applicable duplication fees, as release
of this information will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding
of the activities and operations of government.
As the FOIA requires, I will look forward to your response within twenty (20)
working days.
Thank you,
Chris Hoofnagle
Staff Counsel