{"id":162,"date":"2024-01-15T15:06:32","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T15:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foia.thestephenbolin.com\/?p=162"},"modified":"2024-01-16T14:40:22","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T14:40:22","slug":"defense-commissary-agency-foia-logs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foia.thestephenbolin.com\/?p=162","title":{"rendered":"Defense Commissary Agency &#8211; FOIA logs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Freedom of Information Act Office<br>Defense Commissary Agency<br>foia@deca.mil<br>Kirk.Schmidt@deca.mil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear FOIA Officer,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), I am requesting access to or copies of the Defense Commissary Agency\u2019s (DeCA) FOIA annual reports for the years 2011 through 2023, and the FOIA logs for the calendar years 2021, 2022, and 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me if the cost will exceed five dollars. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public understanding of the operations and activities of the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for considering my request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yours in service of the republic,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d3b20aac6cf&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d3b20aac6cf\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/foia.thestephenbolin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Defense-Commissary-Agency-1024x585.png\" alt=\"Defense Commissary Agency\" class=\"wp-image-163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foia.thestephenbolin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Defense-Commissary-Agency-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/foia.thestephenbolin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Defense-Commissary-Agency-512x293.png 512w, https:\/\/foia.thestephenbolin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Defense-Commissary-Agency-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/foia.thestephenbolin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Defense-Commissary-Agency-1536x878.png 1536w, https:\/\/foia.thestephenbolin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Defense-Commissary-Agency.png 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Defense Commissary Agency<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acknowledgement &amp; final determination letter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Good morning,<br>DeCA received your FOIA request for the 2011 through 2023 Annual FOIA Reports and 2021 through 2023 FOIA Logs.<br>This request will be tracked as DeCA FOIA 24-064.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The requested records have been uploaded to DoD Safe.<br>You will receive an emails from &#8220;NoReplyTo@mail.mil&#8221; with a link and a password to download the records.<br>These records are being released in full and free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kind regards,<br>Kirk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kirk Schmidt<br>FOIA \/ Privacy Officer<br>(804) 734-8000 ext 48982<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RESPONSIVE RECORDS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-5f431137-31d3-42a9-86da-85b2f05ef136\" href=\"https:\/\/foia.thestephenbolin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24-064-Annual-FOIA-Report-2011.pdf\">24-064-Annual-FOIA-Report-2011<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/foia.thestephenbolin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/24-064-Annual-FOIA-Report-2011.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-5f431137-31d3-42a9-86da-85b2f05ef136\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2011 Annual FOIA Report of the Defense Commissary Agency offers a fascinating glimpse into government transparency. It details an impressive increase in FOIA requests, showcasing the public&#8217;s growing interest in governmental operations. The report also highlights the agency&#8217;s diligent efforts in efficiently handling these requests, emphasizing improved response times and effective management of backlogs. Notably, it contrasts current statistics with previous years, revealing trends in information access. Additionally, it underscores the agency&#8217;s commitment to upholding FOIA principles through careful adherence to exemptions and meticulous processing of administrative appeals. 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