Freedom of Information Act Response Letter Template

Freedom of Information Act Response Letter

[YOUR NAME]

Department of Justice
Las Vegas, NV 89101

September 30, 2050

Elvie Block

StarTerra

Houston, TX 77001

Subject: Freedom of Information Act Response Letter
FOIA Request No.: 2023-04567

Dear Elvie Block,

Thank you for your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated September 1, 2050, which was received by our office on September 3, 2050. In your request, you sought access to the following information:

  1. All correspondence and documents related to the investigation of environmental violations by IntelShop, from January 1, 2050, to the present.

  2. Any reports, memoranda, or data analyses concerning the impact of IntelShop's activities on local ecosystems during the same period.

Response Summary

After conducting a comprehensive search of our records, we are pleased to inform you that we have located 27 documents responsive to your request. These documents include:

  • Email Correspondence between DOJ Officials: This includes communication from January 10, 2050, discussing the initiation of the investigation into IntelShop practices.

  • Impact Assessment Report: A report dated March 15, 2050, detailing environmental assessments conducted in the vicinity of IntelShop facilities.

  • Internal Memorandum: An internal memo dated April 5, 2050, summarizing findings from initial investigations and outlining next steps.

Disclosure and Exemptions

In accordance with FOIA, we are releasing the following documents to you:

  • Email Correspondence (5 pages): This document has been provided in PDF format.

  • Impact Assessment Report (12 pages): This document has been provided in PDF format.

However, please note that certain information within the documents has been withheld due to exemptions under FOIA. The specific exemptions applied are as follows:

  1. Exemption 6: Personal identifying information of individuals not involved in public decision-making has been redacted to protect their privacy.

  2. Exemption 7: Portions of the internal memorandum have been withheld to protect the integrity of ongoing investigations and to ensure that sensitive information is not disclosed prematurely.

Appeal Rights

If you disagree with any part of this response, you have the right to appeal our decision. Your appeal must be submitted in writing to the Office of Information Policy, Department of Justice, Las Vegas, NV 89101, within 30 days of the date of this letter. Please include your name, address, and the FOIA request number in your appeal.

Thank you for your interest in obtaining public records, and for your commitment to fostering transparency in government operations.

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME]

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