So, after Paul posted about how to easily FOIA yourself, I went ahead and did it.
Here was my result:
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D.C. 20535March 22, 2006
Dear Mr. Farivar,
This is in response to your Freedom of Information-Privacy Acts (FOIPA) request above.
A search of the automated indices to our central records system files at FBI headquarters located no records responsive to your FOIPA request.
Although no records responsive to your FOIPA request were located in our automated indices, we are required to inform you that you are entitled to file an administrative appeal if you so desire. Appeals should be directed in writing to the Co-Director, Office of Information and Privacy, U.S. Department of Justice, 1425 New York Ave., NW, Suite 11050, Washington, D.C. 20530-0001, within 60 days from the date of this letter. The envelope and the letter should be clearly marked “Information Appeal.” Please cite the FOIPA request number assigned to your request so that it may easily be identified.
Sincerely yours,
David M. Hardy
Section Chief,
Record/Information Dissemination Section
Records Management Division
