The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Annual FOIA Report for fiscal year 2008 provides information on FOIA requests received and processed. It summarizes that CEQ received 35 requests and processed 50 total requests, with 5 pending at the end of the fiscal year. Most requests were partially granted or denied based on FOIA exemptions. CEQ also received 3 administrative appeals and processed all 3, with none pending. Exemption 5 was cited most frequently for withholding information from both requests and appeals.
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) received 51 FOIA requests in FY2004, a significant increase from 29 requests in FY2003. It processed 50 requests, with a median response time of 67 days. However, 5 complex requests took much longer, with a median time of 199 days. Exemption 5 was cited in most partial denials. CEQ spent $134,462 on FOIA processing in FY2004 but only collected $37 in fees, representing 0.02751% of total costs. The number of requests and median response time increased from the previous year.
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Annual FOIA Report for fiscal year 2008 provides information on FOIA requests received and processed. It summarizes that CEQ received 35 requests and processed 50 total requests, with 5 pending at the end of the fiscal year. Most requests were partially granted or denied based on FOIA exemptions. CEQ also received 3 administrative appeals and processed all 3, with none pending. Exemption 5 was cited most frequently for withholding information from both requests and appeals.
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) received 51 FOIA requests in FY2004, a significant increase from 29 requests in FY2003. It processed 50 requests, with a median response time of 67 days. However, 5 complex requests took much longer, with a median time of 199 days. Exemption 5 was cited in most partial denials. CEQ spent $134,462 on FOIA processing in FY2004 but only collected $37 in fees, representing 0.02751% of total costs. The number of requests and median response time increased from the previous year.
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has taken several steps to increase transparency and comply with new FOIA guidelines from the President and Attorney General. These steps include revising FOIA regulations, implementing new procedures for processing requests, providing staff training, and increasing proactive disclosures by improving its online reading room. However, CEQ still faces some impediments to fully utilizing technology due to lacking internal IT support.
This document summarizes a court case regarding whether the Office of Administration (OA) within the Executive Office of the President is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a FOIA request with OA seeking documents about missing White House emails. OA refused to fully comply with the request, arguing it is not an "agency" under FOIA. The court allowed limited discovery into OA's authority and functions. After reviewing evidence, the court dismissed the case, finding OA lacks substantial independent authority and its sole function is to advise and assist the President.
Mohr vs Murphy Civil Court Case Information Case Historymsdaz
This civil court case involves a dispute between Paul and Lydia Mohr against Murphy Elementary School District. The case has a long history with many filings and motions, including applications for temporary restraining orders and motions to dismiss. Several hearings have been scheduled on the applications and motions to determine the next steps in the case. No judgments have been made yet as the case is still ongoing.
This practice direction provides guidance on preparing court bundles for family law cases in courts other than the Family Proceedings Court. It specifies requirements for contents, format, timelines for preparation and lodging, and potential penalties for non-compliance. Key requirements include dividing documents into sections, providing preliminary documents with summaries and statements, and lodging the bundle with the court at least two days before the hearing. Non-compliance may result in costs penalties or the case being removed from the list.
MBHB-Webinar-PTAB-Williams-Lovsin-051616-FINALAndrew Williams
The document summarizes a webinar presentation about the first year of appellate review of decisions from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Some key points include:
- The Federal Circuit has decided 93 cases from the PTAB so far, with 27 being precedential opinions. Most decisions have been affirmed or partially affirmed and partially reversed.
- The Supreme Court took up its first case involving the PTAB, In re Cuozzo Speed Technologies, which addressed the claim construction standard used in IPRs and the reviewability of institution decisions.
- Issues addressed in the webinar include claim construction, motions to amend claims, and the reviewability of PTAB institution decisions. Statistics on appeal outcomes are
FERC Response to NY AG Schneiderman's Petition to Revoke Constitution Pipelin...Marcellus Drilling News
Response from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's petition that FERC investigate and remove its approval of the Constitution Pipeline based on false allegations that the project prematurely cut down trees and engaged in construction activities for the pipeline.
My 7-Year WordPress Product Journey -- Success, Failures & TBDsCory Miller
As founder of one of the first commercial product companies in WordPress, I’ll be sharing the success and failures that we’ve had along the journey, including releasing our biggest, most collaborative, most expensive project for free (iThemes Exchange), and home runs (like BackupBuddy). I’ll also be mentioning some of our miserable failures (trying hosting and services twice) and the lessons we gleaned from it.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document is an op-ed piece arguing that the Clean Air Act does not give EPA the authority to regulate carbon dioxide emissions. It summarizes the arguments made by several state Attorneys General that the Clean Air Act requires EPA to regulate CO2 as an air pollutant. However, the op-ed argues this is incorrect, as the Clean Air Act does not mention global climate change or greenhouse gases anywhere. While CO2 meets a broad definition of "air pollutant," the Act does not delegate authority to EPA to impose controls on CO2 emissions. The op-ed concludes the Attorneys General are misinterpreting the Clean Air Act in claiming it mandates EPA regulate CO2.
This document discusses the services and resources available through a public library system, including access to 28 libraries and over 20 million items across various collections. It mentions specific services like meeting room access, labs for youth, teens and adults, gaming, and devices like the HP Slate and Apple iPad that are revolutionizing library service alongside computers and smartphones. The library also has no restrictions, free meeting room access, and possibly drive-up availability at the Ironwood Branch Library location.
This document contains a dense table of numbers with some text. It discusses topics like measurements in meters, distances, and measurements over time. The text is difficult to understand due to the formatting and density of numerical data. Overall, the document appears to contain technical or scientific information presented in a complex table.
Evaluating the Development and Impact of Feed-In TariffsDirk Volkmann
Dirk Volkmann presented on evaluating the development and impact of feed-in tariffs (FITs). He began by defining FITs as a policy mechanism that provides renewable energy producers a guaranteed fixed rate for the electricity they generate. Volkmann then discussed several benefits of FIT programs, including that they have proven highly effective in accelerating renewable energy development in Germany. He also noted that FIT programs pay for themselves in less than one year through avoided fossil fuel and external costs. However, integrating renewable energy into the market poses challenges for transmission system operators given fluctuations in renewable production. Overall, Volkmann argued that FITs are superior to other policy mechanisms and have been very successful in promoting renewable energy growth in Europe.
This document is an email from Samuel A. Thernstrom of the White House Council on Environmental Quality sharing a New York Times editorial and letter to the editor regarding the US Climate Action Report 2002. The letter defends President Bush's stance on climate change, saying he has acknowledged its risks while addressing uncertainties. However, the editorial criticizes Bush for dismissing the report's findings and not having a meaningful strategy to deal with climate change.
The document is an email containing two news articles from The Atlanta Journal and Constitution about the EPA report on global warming. The first article criticizes the Bush administration for altering the EPA report to leave out scientific facts and conclusions about the human contribution to global warming and rising global temperatures. It notes key findings and references were deleted at the request of the White House. The second article provides an opposing view, arguing that natural factors, not human activity, were primarily responsible for past periods of warming including 800-1300 AD, and therefore the causes of current warming are still uncertain and debated among scientists.
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is inviting additional power companies to join two voluntary partnerships - Power Partners and Climate Leaders - to address greenhouse gas emissions. EEI is also requesting participation from companies in three industry initiatives by September 30th: UtiliTree II to plant trees, a Coal Combustion Products Project to reduce emissions, and a program to restore abandoned mine lands. EEI believes these voluntary actions can help reduce greenhouse gas intensity by 18% by 2012 as the Bush Administration has proposed.
This document discusses a project involving several key steps and components. It outlines the goals, objectives, and various tasks that need to be completed as part of the overall project plan. The document provides an overview of the scope, timeline, and responsibilities for ensuring successful completion of the project.
This document contains a two-pager summarizing the state of scientific research on climate change. It discusses what is known and still unknown about climate change, factors driving changes in the global climate, who is conducting the research, areas needing further study, and key questions. It also includes two charts showing greenhouse gas emissions by country and selected contributors. The attached document was prepared by a top DOE scientist for the Department of Energy to summarize the consensus views on climate change research.
François Frères is a contract manufacturer specializing in technical parts for electronics and automotive industries with over 20 years of experience. They have offices in France and China with a total staff of 70 people who speak multiple languages. They source a wide range of products through a network of over 50 manufacturing partners in China and provide services including technical support, quality control, sales, and logistics.
This document is an email exchange regarding a FOIA request from Greenpeace for documents related to the 2002 Climate Action Report. Margot from DOE responds to Phil Cooney at CEQ, informing him that DOE has not received a similar FOIA request. Cooney had emailed other agencies to check if they had received similar requests and coordinate responses through CEQ. The FOIA request from Greenpeace seeks copies of communications between CEQ and other agencies regarding the 2002 Climate Action Report.
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has taken several steps to increase transparency and comply with new FOIA guidelines from the President and Attorney General. These steps include revising FOIA regulations, implementing new procedures for processing requests, providing staff training, and increasing proactive disclosures by improving its online reading room. However, CEQ still faces some impediments to fully utilizing technology due to lacking internal IT support.
This document summarizes a court case regarding whether the Office of Administration (OA) within the Executive Office of the President is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a FOIA request with OA seeking documents about missing White House emails. OA refused to fully comply with the request, arguing it is not an "agency" under FOIA. The court allowed limited discovery into OA's authority and functions. After reviewing evidence, the court dismissed the case, finding OA lacks substantial independent authority and its sole function is to advise and assist the President.
Mohr vs Murphy Civil Court Case Information Case Historymsdaz
This civil court case involves a dispute between Paul and Lydia Mohr against Murphy Elementary School District. The case has a long history with many filings and motions, including applications for temporary restraining orders and motions to dismiss. Several hearings have been scheduled on the applications and motions to determine the next steps in the case. No judgments have been made yet as the case is still ongoing.
This practice direction provides guidance on preparing court bundles for family law cases in courts other than the Family Proceedings Court. It specifies requirements for contents, format, timelines for preparation and lodging, and potential penalties for non-compliance. Key requirements include dividing documents into sections, providing preliminary documents with summaries and statements, and lodging the bundle with the court at least two days before the hearing. Non-compliance may result in costs penalties or the case being removed from the list.
MBHB-Webinar-PTAB-Williams-Lovsin-051616-FINALAndrew Williams
The document summarizes a webinar presentation about the first year of appellate review of decisions from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Some key points include:
- The Federal Circuit has decided 93 cases from the PTAB so far, with 27 being precedential opinions. Most decisions have been affirmed or partially affirmed and partially reversed.
- The Supreme Court took up its first case involving the PTAB, In re Cuozzo Speed Technologies, which addressed the claim construction standard used in IPRs and the reviewability of institution decisions.
- Issues addressed in the webinar include claim construction, motions to amend claims, and the reviewability of PTAB institution decisions. Statistics on appeal outcomes are
FERC Response to NY AG Schneiderman's Petition to Revoke Constitution Pipelin...Marcellus Drilling News
Response from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's petition that FERC investigate and remove its approval of the Constitution Pipeline based on false allegations that the project prematurely cut down trees and engaged in construction activities for the pipeline.
My 7-Year WordPress Product Journey -- Success, Failures & TBDsCory Miller
As founder of one of the first commercial product companies in WordPress, I’ll be sharing the success and failures that we’ve had along the journey, including releasing our biggest, most collaborative, most expensive project for free (iThemes Exchange), and home runs (like BackupBuddy). I’ll also be mentioning some of our miserable failures (trying hosting and services twice) and the lessons we gleaned from it.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document is an op-ed piece arguing that the Clean Air Act does not give EPA the authority to regulate carbon dioxide emissions. It summarizes the arguments made by several state Attorneys General that the Clean Air Act requires EPA to regulate CO2 as an air pollutant. However, the op-ed argues this is incorrect, as the Clean Air Act does not mention global climate change or greenhouse gases anywhere. While CO2 meets a broad definition of "air pollutant," the Act does not delegate authority to EPA to impose controls on CO2 emissions. The op-ed concludes the Attorneys General are misinterpreting the Clean Air Act in claiming it mandates EPA regulate CO2.
This document discusses the services and resources available through a public library system, including access to 28 libraries and over 20 million items across various collections. It mentions specific services like meeting room access, labs for youth, teens and adults, gaming, and devices like the HP Slate and Apple iPad that are revolutionizing library service alongside computers and smartphones. The library also has no restrictions, free meeting room access, and possibly drive-up availability at the Ironwood Branch Library location.
This document contains a dense table of numbers with some text. It discusses topics like measurements in meters, distances, and measurements over time. The text is difficult to understand due to the formatting and density of numerical data. Overall, the document appears to contain technical or scientific information presented in a complex table.
Evaluating the Development and Impact of Feed-In TariffsDirk Volkmann
Dirk Volkmann presented on evaluating the development and impact of feed-in tariffs (FITs). He began by defining FITs as a policy mechanism that provides renewable energy producers a guaranteed fixed rate for the electricity they generate. Volkmann then discussed several benefits of FIT programs, including that they have proven highly effective in accelerating renewable energy development in Germany. He also noted that FIT programs pay for themselves in less than one year through avoided fossil fuel and external costs. However, integrating renewable energy into the market poses challenges for transmission system operators given fluctuations in renewable production. Overall, Volkmann argued that FITs are superior to other policy mechanisms and have been very successful in promoting renewable energy growth in Europe.
This document is an email from Samuel A. Thernstrom of the White House Council on Environmental Quality sharing a New York Times editorial and letter to the editor regarding the US Climate Action Report 2002. The letter defends President Bush's stance on climate change, saying he has acknowledged its risks while addressing uncertainties. However, the editorial criticizes Bush for dismissing the report's findings and not having a meaningful strategy to deal with climate change.
The document is an email containing two news articles from The Atlanta Journal and Constitution about the EPA report on global warming. The first article criticizes the Bush administration for altering the EPA report to leave out scientific facts and conclusions about the human contribution to global warming and rising global temperatures. It notes key findings and references were deleted at the request of the White House. The second article provides an opposing view, arguing that natural factors, not human activity, were primarily responsible for past periods of warming including 800-1300 AD, and therefore the causes of current warming are still uncertain and debated among scientists.
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is inviting additional power companies to join two voluntary partnerships - Power Partners and Climate Leaders - to address greenhouse gas emissions. EEI is also requesting participation from companies in three industry initiatives by September 30th: UtiliTree II to plant trees, a Coal Combustion Products Project to reduce emissions, and a program to restore abandoned mine lands. EEI believes these voluntary actions can help reduce greenhouse gas intensity by 18% by 2012 as the Bush Administration has proposed.
This document discusses a project involving several key steps and components. It outlines the goals, objectives, and various tasks that need to be completed as part of the overall project plan. The document provides an overview of the scope, timeline, and responsibilities for ensuring successful completion of the project.
This document contains a two-pager summarizing the state of scientific research on climate change. It discusses what is known and still unknown about climate change, factors driving changes in the global climate, who is conducting the research, areas needing further study, and key questions. It also includes two charts showing greenhouse gas emissions by country and selected contributors. The attached document was prepared by a top DOE scientist for the Department of Energy to summarize the consensus views on climate change research.
François Frères is a contract manufacturer specializing in technical parts for electronics and automotive industries with over 20 years of experience. They have offices in France and China with a total staff of 70 people who speak multiple languages. They source a wide range of products through a network of over 50 manufacturing partners in China and provide services including technical support, quality control, sales, and logistics.
This document is an email exchange regarding a FOIA request from Greenpeace for documents related to the 2002 Climate Action Report. Margot from DOE responds to Phil Cooney at CEQ, informing him that DOE has not received a similar FOIA request. Cooney had emailed other agencies to check if they had received similar requests and coordinate responses through CEQ. The FOIA request from Greenpeace seeks copies of communications between CEQ and other agencies regarding the 2002 Climate Action Report.
This document summarizes research isolating and characterizing human fetal liver stem cells. The key steps involved isolating stem cells from human fetal liver tissue using markers like AFP, CK18, and albumin. The isolated stem cells were then characterized using various methods like immunocytochemistry, viability assays, RNA isolation, and RT-PCR. The goal was to isolate stem cells from human fetal liver that could be identified using the markers AFP, CK18, and albumin and further characterized.
This document is an email from Dan Reifsnyder at the State Department to Phil Cooney at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. It forwards a link to an article from the Competitive Enterprise Institute announcing that the institute has filed a petition to prevent distribution of a flawed White House climate report. The full text of the forwarded article is included.
The document summarizes how a school coordinates various federal, state, and local funding sources and programs to support school improvement goals. Key personnel including the Business Manager, Superintendent, and Title I Director work together to apply for and coordinate multiple grants like Title I, Title II, and state at-risk funds. They ensure professional development and resources are aligned to school goals and student needs. The school also coordinates with outside agencies to provide additional services to students and families.
This document is EPA's motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by three states seeking to compel EPA to add carbon dioxide to the list of criteria air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. EPA argues that the court lacks subject matter jurisdiction because the decision to add pollutants to the list involves complex technical, legal and policy determinations that are within EPA's discretion, not a non-discretionary duty that can be compelled by the court. EPA also notes it has determined through recent actions that the Clean Air Act does not authorize regulating carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
This document provides information about the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) annual report for fiscal year 2017. It includes the point of contact for the report, how to make a FOIA request to the CIA, definitions of key terms, descriptions of the types of information exempted from disclosure including intelligence sources and methods, statistics on the number of FOIA requests received and processed, how long requests took to process, the number of times various exemptions were cited, and details of administrative appeals.
This document opposes the plaintiffs' emergency application to enforce the court's temporary restraining order regarding the preservation of evidence in Jewel v. NSA. It argues that immediately halting the destruction of all Section 702 materials as ordered would have significant operational impacts for NSA and force it out of compliance with FISC-approved minimization procedures. It also argues that the TRO did not expressly apply to Section 702 materials, and that it is unlikely plaintiffs' communications were acquired under Section 702 since it only authorizes targeted foreign surveillance. Preserving all Section 702 data would distort the government's preservation obligations in this case.
A handout from longtime investigative reporter Frank X. Mullen of Reno, Nevada, discussion on why and how to be an effective open-records hunter, with special emphasis on the Nevada open-records law. This presentation -- Seven Habits of Highly Effective Open-Records Users -- was part of the Las Vegas NewsTrain on Oct. 10-11, 2014. Please see associated handouts: Document Scanners, FOIA Tipsheet from IRE, Nevada Open-Records Law Procedures, Open-Records Resources and True-False on Nevada Public Records Law. NewsTrain is a traveling workshop for journalists sponsored by Associated Press Media Editors. For more information, visit http://www.apme.com/?AboutNewsTrain
Legal Hold Workshop - ARMA International - Las Vegas - Oct 23, 2008John Jablonski
3 hour workshop on Legal Holds, presented at ARMA International\'s annual conference in Las Vegas on October 23, 2008. The program was highly rated by attendees, rated as 3rd out of 85 educational sessions.
The document summarizes the establishment and procedures of the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) in India. It discusses that IPAB was established in 2003 to hear appeals against decisions made by registrars regarding trademarks, geographical indications, and patents. IPAB has appellate jurisdiction over most decisions made by the Patent Controller regarding patents since 2007. The document outlines IPAB's jurisdiction, procedures for filing appeals and applications, and powers, such as making its own rules and not being bound by the Civil Procedure Code.
Delaware Riverkeeper Legal Primer on Becoming an Intervenor in the PennEast P...Marcellus Drilling News
Slide presentation by THE Delaware Riverkeeper attorney for the anti-fossil fuel faithful training them in their legal rights as an intervenvor with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
This document summarizes a training for city staff on the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. It outlines key aspects of FOIA like public records, response timelines, exemptions, fees, and the process for responding to and denying requests. Staff are instructed on forms to use for responses and the roles of the city clerk and attorney's office in assisting with FOIA compliance. Questions from staff are invited at the end.
The document discusses several topics related to e-Discovery:
1) Document retention policies are important for companies to establish in order to efficiently manage electronic discovery requests if litigation occurs. These policies help reduce unnecessary data and ensure ethical data deletion practices.
2) Electronic discovery, or e-Discovery, refers to the discovery process for electronically stored information in civil lawsuits. It presents unique challenges compared to paper documents due to issues like metadata and data volume.
3) The federal rules of civil procedure have been amended to address e-Discovery procedures and obligations regarding items like initial disclosures, discovery scope, and electronically stored information. Legal holds are also discussed as an important part of the e-Discovery process.
The document discusses several factors to consider when choosing a federal vs state forum for a class action lawsuit. It addresses appealability of certification decisions, approval requirements for pre-certification dismissals, how trials are conducted regarding case processing speed and jury practices, and settlement approval processes. It also summarizes amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing electronic discovery, including initial disclosures, discovery conferences, and limitations on accessing inaccessible data.
The document summarizes highlights from the second year of post-issuance proceedings administered by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). It discusses several notable cases from 2014 related to inter partes review, covered business method review, and post-grant review. Specifically, it discusses how the Federal Circuit addressed the appealability of PTAB decisions on petitions and clarified that only final written decisions can be appealed. It also summarizes trends in petitions filed and issues considered in the second year of these new proceedings introduced by the America Invents Act.
Electronic Document Retention And Legal HoldsJohn Jablonski
Overview of the duty to preserve records, the Seven Steps of a legal hold business process and basic evidence for the admissibility of electronic evidence (aka ESI)
Patent bar practice questions april 2003Bradley Sands
The document contains a 15 question multiple choice exam from the USPTO regarding patent law procedures and rules. The questions cover topics such as proper Markush groups, responses to office actions, fees and deadlines, common ownership under 103, and when a final rejection is proper. The exam tests knowledge of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP).
The EPA is requesting information from Rochester Public Utilities regarding its Silver Lake Generating Station in Rochester, Minnesota. The EPA is making this request under the Clean Air Act to evaluate the facility's compliance with the Act. Rochester Public Utilities must submit the requested information within 45 days, following the instructions in Appendices B and C. Any confidential business information claims must meet the assertion and substantiation requirements in Appendix A.
The document outlines the rules of procedure for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. Some key points:
- The court consists of federal district court judges appointed by the Chief Justice to consider applications for electronic surveillance or physical searches related to foreign intelligence.
- Hearings on applications are ex parte and classified. Judges may approve, deny, or require supplementation of applications.
- If an application is denied, the judge must provide a written statement of reasons which is served on the government. Denied applications may only be resubmitted to the denying judge.
- The government must report any non-compliance with a court order and the court may hold non-compliant parties in contempt through show cause proceedings.
The document discusses the FDA's Inactive Ingredient Guide (IIG), which lists inactive ingredients that are present in approved drug products. It provides information on obtaining the IIG and describes the contents and purpose of the guide. The IIG is intended to help identify inactive ingredients that may require less extensive review if they are already present in approved drug products for a particular route of administration. It lists ingredients alphabetically and provides information like routes of administration, CAS numbers, number of NDAs, and potency ranges.
The document discusses several Supreme Court cases related to the Right to Information Act (RTI).
In the first case, the Supreme Court held that personal details disclosed in income tax returns and documents related to punishment of employees are exempt from disclosure under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act. However, some service-related information like appointment and promotion orders must be disclosed.
The second case discusses the right of examinees to inspect their evaluated answer sheets under the RTI Act. While re-evaluation was not allowed, inspecting answer sheets was held to be permissible.
The third case discusses that while applicants can access opinions and orders under RTI, they cannot question the reasons for such decisions,
This document summarizes Practice Direction 20A, which supplements Family Procedure Rules Part 20 regarding interim remedies such as injunctions. It provides guidance on procedures for applying for interim remedies, including injunctions, search orders, and orders for the preservation of evidence. Applications must be supported by evidence in an affidavit or witness statement. Urgent or without notice applications have additional requirements for filing evidence and draft orders. Orders must contain standard terms regarding damages and undertakings. Search orders have special requirements for supervision by a solicitor and treatment of seized materials.
This Practice Direction provides guidance on interim remedies in family court proceedings, including injunctions and search orders. It outlines the process for applying for interim orders, the requirements for evidence, and the terms that must be included in orders granted without notice to the other party. Specific provisions are also outlined for urgent applications, search orders, and orders affecting third parties.
This document provides information about patenting processes and requirements in India. It begins with an introduction to patents and what can be patented, including that inventions must be new, inventive, and useful. It then discusses the scope of patent protection and conditions of patentability under Indian law. Several categories of non-patentable inventions are outlined. The document concludes by describing the application process for patents in India, including required forms and fees, where to apply, and the process for granting a patent.
White House State of the Union 2016 - Enhanced GraphicsObama White House
On January 12, 2016, President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address to Congress and the nation.
Check out the slides from the enhanced broadcast of his address, featuring charts, graphs, and images that help explain the policies and issues he discussed.
Learn more at WhiteHouse.gov/SOTU.
President Obama penned a letter to Congressman Nadler of New York outlining how the Iran deal is a key piece of our strategy to help our allies in the Middle East counter Iran's destabilizing activities.
This document appears to be notes from a meeting on drought and wildfire between Western governors and White House officials. The agenda includes presentations on drought and wildfires, followed by discussion. The document outlines various federal efforts to address drought, including disaster assistance for workers, water conservation programs, strategic investments, and fire preparedness. It also discusses the impacts of drought on forests and unsustainable increases in wildfire suppression funding.
Everyday acts of kindness and giving back can drive positive change in our nation and address global challenges when people come together through movements like #GivingTuesday. This document encourages supporting neighbors in need through charitable donations and kindness this holiday season to cultivate understanding that we are all part of something greater and can have an impact around the world.
Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865). "Nicolay Copy," Gettysburg Address, 1863. Page 1 and 2. Holograph manuscript. Manuscript Division, Library of Congress. Gift of Hay family, 1916 (2.5). Courtesy of the National Archives and Library of Congress.
Message: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the White House FellowsObama White House
This is the President's message commemorating the establishment of the White House Fellows, a prestigious program dedicated to giving the nation’s most promising leaders insight into the inner workings of the Federal government. To learn more visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/fellows.
The minimum wage helps support family incomes, reducing inequality and poverty, but as a slide deck from the Council of Economic Advisers shows, as the real value of the minimum wage has been allowed to erode, it has stopped serving this important purpose.
White House State of the Union 2014 Enhanced Graphics PosterObama White House
On January 28, President Obama delivered the 2014 State of the Union Address to Congress and the nation.
Check out the slides from the enhanced broadcast of his address, featuring charts, graphs, and images that help explain the policies and issues he discussed.
White House State of the Union 2014 Enhanced GraphicsObama White House
On January 28, President Obama delivered the 2014 State of the Union Address to Congress and the nation.
Check out the slides from the enhanced broadcast of his address, featuring charts, graphs, and images that help explain the policies and issues he discussed.
See more at WhiteHouse.gov/SOTU.
President Obama's Handwritten Tribute to the Gettysburg AddressObama White House
150 years after President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, President Obama penned a handwritten tribute to President Lincoln's historic remarks.
President Obama believes we have a moral obligation to lead the fight against carbon pollution. Share the details of his plan to help make sure people in your community get the facts.
The document outlines the President's plan to reduce the deficit by more than $4 trillion total through 2023. It details that over $2.5 trillion in deficit reduction has already been signed into law. This includes $1.4 trillion in spending cuts and more than $600 billion in new tax revenue from the wealthy. The President has also offered Speaker Boehner an additional $1.5 trillion in deficit reduction, including $930 billion in spending cuts to defense, health care, and entitlement programs, as well as $580 billion from limiting tax deductions for the wealthy.
Now Is the Time: President Obama's Plan to Reduce Gun ViolenceObama White House
The President’s plan to protect our children and our communities by reducing gun violence.
Learn More: http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/preventing-gun-violence
The document discusses President Obama's proposal to extend middle-class tax cuts. It proposes extending tax cuts for families making under $250,000 per year. This would benefit 114 million middle-class families. Failing to extend the cuts would increase taxes by an average of $1,600 for each of these families. The plan aims to reduce the federal deficit by $1.16 trillion over 10 years by not extending high-income tax cuts for those making over $250,000 annually.
The Obama Administration recognizes that the interconnected challenges in high-poverty neighborhoods require interconnected solutions. The Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative is a community-based approach to help neighborhoods in distress transform themselves into neighborhoods of opportunity.
केरल उच्च न्यायालय ने 11 जून, 2024 को मंडला पूजा में भाग लेने की अनुमति मांगने वाली 10 वर्षीय लड़की की रिट याचिका को खारिज कर दिया, जिसमें सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की एक बड़ी पीठ के समक्ष इस मुद्दे की लंबित प्रकृति पर जोर दिया गया। यह आदेश न्यायमूर्ति अनिल के. नरेंद्रन और न्यायमूर्ति हरिशंकर वी. मेनन की खंडपीठ द्वारा पारित किया गया
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Annual FOIA 2002 Report
October 1, 2001-September 30, 2002
I. Basic Information Regarding Report
A. Name, Title, Address, and Telephone Number of Person to be Contacted with Questions about The
Report.
Edward Boling
Freedom of Information Officer
Council on Environmental Quality
722 Jackson Place, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Telephone number: (202) 395-5750
Fax number: (202) 456-0753
B. Electronic address for report on the World Wide Web.
/CEQ
C. How to obtain a copy of the report in paper form.
Request a copy from the address above.
II. How to Make a FOIA Request
FOIA Requests should be submitted in writing to CEQ at the above address by mail.
A. Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all individual agency components and offices that
receive FOIA requests.
N/A
B. Brief description of the agency’s response time ranges.
Response times are from one day to more than one year is some cases.
C. Brief description of why some requests are not granted.
Since most of FOIA submissions contain privileged information, exemptions (b) (5) is
used to withhold this exempt material.
III. Definitions of Terms and Acronyms Used in the Report (to be included in each report)
A. Agency-specific acronyms or other terms:
1. Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),
2. Environmental Assessment (EA),
3. Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI),
4. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
B. Basic terms, expressed in common terminology.
1. FOIA/PA request Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act request. A FOIA request is
generally a request for access to records concerning a third party, an organization, or a
particular topic of interest. A Privacy Act request is a request for records concerning
oneself; such requests are also treated as FOIA requests. (All requests for access to
records, regardless of which law is cited by the requester, are included in this report.)
2. Initial Request. A request to a federal agency for access to records under the Freedom of
Information Act.
3. Appeal, A request to a federal agency asking that it review at a higher administrative level
a full denial or partial denial of access to records under the Freedom of Information Act,
or any other FOIA determination such as a matter pertaining to fees.
4. Processed Request or Appeal, A request or appeal for which an agency has taken a final
action on the request or the appeal in all respects.
5. Multitrack processing, A system in which simple requests requiring relatively minimal
review are placed in one processing track and more voluminous and complex requests
are placed in one or more other tracks. Requests in each track are processed on a first
in/first out basis. A requester who has an urgent need for records may request
expedited processing (see below).
6. Expedited processing, An agency will process a FOIA request on an expedited basis
when a requester has shown an exceptional need or urgency for the records which
warrants prioritization of his or her request over other requests that were made earlier.
7. Simple request, A FOIA request that an agency using multitrack processing places in its
fastest (nonexpedited) track based on the volume and/or simplicity of records
requested.
8. Complex request, A FOIA request that an agency using multitrack processing places in a
slower track based on the volume and/or complexity of records requested.
9. Grant, An agency decision to disclose all records in full in response to a FOIA request.
2. 10. Partial grant, An agency decision to disclose a record in part in response to a FOIA
request, deleting information determined to be exempt under one or more of the FOIA's
exemptions; or a decision to disclose some records in their entireties, but to withhold
others in whole or in part.
11. Denial, An agency decision not to release any part of a record or records in response to a
FOIA request because all the information in the requested records is determined by the
agency to be exempt under one or more of the FOIA's exemptions, or for some
procedural reason (such as because no record is located in response to a FOIA
request).
12. Time limits, The time period in the Freedom of Information Act for an agency to respond to
a FOIA request (ordinarily 20 working days from proper receipt of a "perfected" FOIA
request).
13. "Perfected" request, A FOIA request for records which adequately describes the records
sought, which has been received by the FOIA office of the agency or agency
component in possession of the records, and for which there is no remaining question
about the payment of applicable fees.
14. Exemption 3 statute, A separate federal statute prohibiting the disclosure of a certain type
of information and authorizing its withholding under FOIA subsection (b)(3).
15. Median number, The middle, not average, number. For example, of 3, 7, and 14, the
median number is 7.
16. Average number, The number obtained by dividing the sum of a group of numbers by the
quantity of numbers in the group.
IV. Exemption 3 Statutes
A. List of Exemption 3 statutes relied on by agency during current fiscal year.
1. Brief description of type(s) of information withheld under each statute: None
2. Statement of whether a court has upheld the use of each statute. If so, then cite example.
None
V. Initial FOIA/PA Access Requests
A. Numbers of initial requests.
1. Number of requests pending as of end of preceding fiscal year 7
2. Number of requests received during current fiscal year 19
3. Number of requests processed during current fiscal year 21
4. Number of requests pending as of end of current fiscal year 5
B. Disposition of initial requests.
1. Number of total grants 10
2. Number of partial grants 3
3. Number of denials 1
a. number of times each FOIA exemption used (counting each exemption once per
request)
1. Exemption 1 0
2. Exemption 2 0
3. Exemption 3 0
4. Exemption 4 0
5. Exemption 5 4
6. Exemption 6 0
7. Exemption 7(A) 0
8. Exemption 7(B) 0
9. Exemption 7(C) 0
10. Exemption 7(D) 0
11. Exemption 7(E) 0
12. Exemption 7(F) 0
13. Exemption 8 0
14. Exemption 9 0
4. Other reasons for nondisclosure 7
a. no records 2
b. referrals 1
c. request withdrawn 4
d. fee-related reason 0
e. records not reasonably described 0
f. not a proper FOIA request for some other reason 0
g. not an agency record 0
h. duplicate request 0
3. i. other (archived) 0
VI. Appeals of Initial Denials of FOIA/PA Requests
A. Numbers of appeals.
1. Number of appeals received during fiscal year 0
2. Number of appeals processed during fiscal year 1
B. Disposition of appeals.
1. Number completely upheld 0
2. Number partially reversed 1
3. Number completely reversed 0
a. number of times each FOIA exemption used (counting each exemption once per
appeal)
1. Exemption 1 0
2. Exemption 2 0
3. Exemption 3 0
4. Exemption 4 0
5. Exemption 5 1
6. Exemption 6 0
7. Exemption 7(A) 0
8. Exemption 7(B) 0
9. Exemption 7(C) 0
10. Exemption 7(D) 0
11. Exemption 7(E) 0
12. Exemption 7(F) 0
13. Exemption 8 0
14. Exemption 9 0
4. Other reasons for nondisclosure 0
a. no records 0
b. referrals 0
c. request withdrawn 0
d. fee related reason 0
e. records not reasonably described 0
f. not a proper FOIA request for some other reason 0
g. not an agency record 0
h. duplicate request 0
i. other (specify) 0
VII. Compliance with Time Limits/ Statutes of Pending Requests
A. Median processing time for requests processed during the year.
1. Simple requests (if multiple tracks used.)
a. number of requests processed 21
b. median number of days to process 27 days
2. Complex requests (specify for any and all tracks used).
a. number of requests processed 0
b. median number of days to process 0
3. Requests accorded expedited processing. 0
a. number of requests processed 0
b. median number of days to process 0
B. Status of pending requests.
1. Number of requests pending as of end of current fiscal year. 5
2. Median number of days that such requests were pending as of that date. 61
VIII. Comparison with previous years (optional).
D. Number of requests for expedited processing received. 0
IX. Costs/FOIA Staffing
D. Staffing levels.
1. Number of full-time FOIA personnel 0
2. Number of personnel with part-time or occasional FOIA duties (in work-years) .61
3. Total number of personnel (in total work years) .61
E. Total costs (including staff and all resources).
1. FOIA processing (including appeals) 47, 306.00
2. Litigation-related activities (estimated) 00.00
3. Total Costs 47, 306.00
X. Fees
4. .Total amount of fees collected by agency for processing requests 00.00
A. Percentage of total costs. .000
XI. FOIA Regulation
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