United States Department of State Washington, D.C. 20520 May 3, 2018 Case No. F-2016-07853 Segment: WHA-0003ic1; IPS-0007ic2 Stephen Stamboulieh Stamboulich Law P.O, Box 4008 Madison, MS 39130 ‘Dear Mr. Stamboulieh: Trefer you to our letter dated April 3, 2018, regarding the release of material under the Freedom of Information Act (the “FOLA”), 5 U.S.C. § 552. The processing of records potentially responsive to your request is ongoing and has yielded an additional eight responsive documents, ‘After reviewing these documents, we have determined that two may be released in full, five may be released in part, and one must be withheld in full. ‘An enclosure explains the FOIA exemptions and other grounds for withholding material. For the document withheld in full, we have cited FOIA Exemption 1 and 5, 5 U.S.C. §§ 552(b)(1) and (b)(5). Where we have made excisions, the applicable FOIA exemptions are marked on the document. All non-exempt material that is reasonably segregable from the exempt material has been released. All released material is enclosed. We will keep you informed as your case progress. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant United States Attorney Marina Braswell at 202-252-2561 or ‘marina.braswell@usdoj.gov. Please refer to the associated case number, F-2016-07853, and the civil action number, 1:17-cv-01585, in all communications regarding this case. Sincerely, Q — Gems & ic F. Stein, Director Office of Information Programs and Services Enclosures: As statedxn) x2) (x3) (xa) XS) OX) x7) x8) X92) Th on Act (S USC $52) FOIA Exemptions Information specifically authorized by an executive order to be kept secretin the interest of national defense or forcign policy. Executive Order 13526 inciudes the following classification categories: 1.4(a) Military plans, systems, or operations 1.4(b) Foreign government information La{c) Intelligence activites, sources or methods, or eryplology 1.4€@) Foreign relations or forciga activities of the US, including confidential sources 1.4(6) Scientific, technological, or economic matters relating to national security, including defense against transnational terrorism 1.4(O U.S. Government programs for safeguarding nuclear materials or facilities 1.4(g) Vulnerabilities or capabilities of systems, installations, infrastructures, projects, plans, or protection services relating to US national security, including defense ‘against transnational tercorism 1.4Qi) Weapons of mass destruction Related solely to the internal personnel rules and practioes of an agency Specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than $ USC 552), for example: ARMSEXP ‘Asms Export Control Act, 50a USC 2411(¢) CIA PERS/ORG Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949, 50 USC 403(2) EXPORT CONTROL Export Administration Act of 1979, 50 USC App. Sec. 2411(€) FS ACT Foreign Service Act of 1980, 22 USC 4004 INA Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 USC 1202(f), Sec. 2226) IRAN Iran Claims Setlement Act, Public Law 99-99, See. 505 ‘Trade seerets and confidential commercial or financial information Inlerazency of intra-agency communications forming part of the deliberative process, attomey-client privilege, or attomey work product, Personal privacy information ‘Law enforcement information whose disclosure would: (A) interfere with enforcement proceedings @) deprives person of fei tial (©) constitete an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy (D) disclose confidential sources ©) disclose investigation techniques (F) endanger life or physical safety of an individual Prepared by or fora government agency regulating or supervising financial institutions Geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, conceming wells Otuer Grounds for Withbolding Material not responsive to a FOIA requost excised withthe agreement ofthe requesterC06504567IFIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2016-07853 Doc No, CO06504567 Date: 05/03/2018 From: Mace, Casey K REESE WRIT Sent: Mon, 27 un 2011 21:36: RecEsse NT To: Cabrera-Farra Gina M Subject: RE: For Your Clearance: Action Memo to P re: Congressional Inquiry on Operation Fast and Furious Clear, provided Dave Schnier on P staff clears. Thanks, Casey From: Cabrera-Farraj, Gina M Sent; Monday, June 27, 2011 4:32 PM To: Mace, Casey K ‘Subject: FW: For Your Clearance: Action Memo to P re: Congressional inquiry on Operation Fast and Furious For your clearance. Thanks so much! From: Cabrere-Farraj, Gina M Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 4:31 PM To: Munoz, Jennie V; Blane, Alexis R; D Duty Officer; Car-Voder, Samantha. Phelan, Daniel; Blumenfeld, Joshua Ce: WHA-MEX Only ‘Subject: For Your Clearance: Action Memo to Pre: Congressional Inquiry on Operation Fast and Furious ‘Schnler, David M; Kurta- ‘Aline, Patrick; Ramish, Timothy E 7 Dear Colleagues, Please clear the attached action memo by 5:30pm this evening. Thank you very much fr your asistance and sorry for the shor fuse. Letme know i you have questions. Best regards, Gina Gina Cabrera-Fara] 202-647-8107 << File: AM to P Fast and Furious.docx >> UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State Case No, F-2016-07853 Doc No. C06504567 Date: 05/03/2018