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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The document is the American Chemistry Council's response to President Bush's challenge for American businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It outlines the chemical industry's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas intensity by 18% by 2012 compared to 1990 levels. It also pledges to continue developing products that help other industries improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. The response identifies 12 specific commitments the chemical industry is making, including collecting and reporting emissions data, educating customers and employees, and working with government to support policies that encourage emissions reductions.
This handbook from the Council on Environmental Quality presents best practices for incorporating collaboration into the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. It introduces the concept of collaboration in NEPA analyses and outlines the benefits. The handbook provides guidance on when collaboration works best and less well, and the basic approach to designing a collaborative NEPA process. It identifies opportunities for collaboration within each stage of the NEPA process and addresses common challenges to collaboration. The goal is to expand effective use of collaboration and improve environmental decision-making.
This document provides tips for giving an effective talk at a WordCamp conference. It recommends understanding the audience and their needs or problems, having a clear goal for the talk in moving the audience from their current state to understanding a point, and practicing frequently to build confidence. It also stresses preparing extensively for any technical difficulties, being passionate about the topic, and staying true to your authentic self.
EA Draffan Assess 2010 Presentation on Accessibility & Assistive TechnologyNeil Milliken
EA Draffan's Assess 2010 Presentation on Accessibility & Assistive Technology
E.A. Draffan trained as a Speech and Language Therapist and worked in a District Hospital for several years before specialising in Dyslexia and Assistive Technology. She has since worked with disabled students in Further and Higher Education, and set up a regional Assistive Technology Centre at the University of Sussex. She is currently working at the University of Southampton on the JISC funded LexDis project as well as other projects related to the use of assistive technologies and accessibility of web 2.0 and e-learning environments. http:// www.lexdis.org
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
This document is the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended through 2002. It establishes the goals and policies for maintaining and restoring water quality in the United States, including eliminating pollution discharges by 1985 where possible. It tasks the EPA Administrator with developing comprehensive water pollution prevention programs in cooperation with states and other groups. It also provides for research, data collection, and training to advance the goals of eliminating water pollution.
Klaus Toepfer, the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, welcomed a new climate initiative led by the United States to work with Australia and Asian countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. He said developing countries need efficient energy technologies to lift populations out of poverty without harming the environment. The US recognizes that dependence on fossil fuels is economically burdensome and that diversifying energy supplies with cleaner coal, renewables, and efficiency makes sense. However, the initiative does not replace legally binding emissions reductions under the Kyoto Protocol and more investment is still needed to help vulnerable countries adapt to climate change. Technological change as promoted by this initiative could stimulate industries and research to lead to cleaner energy systems, if it meaningfully reduces
This document summarizes the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, which established policies for the protection of the environment. It created the Council on Environmental Quality within the Executive Office of the President to help agencies assess environmental impacts of federal actions and ensure environmental policies are followed. It also requires federal agencies to consider environmental impacts in their planning and decision making processes and provide environmental impact statements for major federal actions.
Department of Energy Preliminary Regulatory Reform PlanObama White House
When President Obama unveiled his plan to create a 21st-century regulatory system that protects the health and safety of Americans in a cost-effective way, he called for an unprecedented government-wide review of rules already on the books. As a result of that review, the Department of Energy has identified initiatives to reduce burdens and save money. Read the agency plan and share your comments, feedback and questions.
Visit WhiteHouse.gov/RegulatoryReform to view all the plans and learn
This document outlines a goal and strategies to improve mathematics performance at St. Helen Elementary School. The goal is to increase the percentage of students meeting expectations on MEAP and NWEA mathematics assessments to 75% by the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Strategies include teaching the full math curriculum, using targeted interventions for below grade level students, reducing kindergarten class sizes, and providing teacher professional development on using student data.
LinkedIn, the #1 social media site for business professionals, can be a powerful tool to help you meet your professional goals. It transcends industries, job titles, and employers across the globe. It is an important resource whether you are a student, recent graduate, experienced professional, or recruiter. View these slides for tips how to maximize your use of LinkedIn. Watch the playback at https://walsh.webex.com/walsh/lsr.php?RCID=3c2e9ddc1af4edc01d5ac7034fd771b0
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The document is the American Chemistry Council's response to President Bush's challenge for American businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It outlines the chemical industry's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas intensity by 18% by 2012 compared to 1990 levels. It also pledges to continue developing products that help other industries improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. The response identifies 12 specific commitments the chemical industry is making, including collecting and reporting emissions data, educating customers and employees, and working with government to support policies that encourage emissions reductions.
This handbook from the Council on Environmental Quality presents best practices for incorporating collaboration into the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. It introduces the concept of collaboration in NEPA analyses and outlines the benefits. The handbook provides guidance on when collaboration works best and less well, and the basic approach to designing a collaborative NEPA process. It identifies opportunities for collaboration within each stage of the NEPA process and addresses common challenges to collaboration. The goal is to expand effective use of collaboration and improve environmental decision-making.
This document provides tips for giving an effective talk at a WordCamp conference. It recommends understanding the audience and their needs or problems, having a clear goal for the talk in moving the audience from their current state to understanding a point, and practicing frequently to build confidence. It also stresses preparing extensively for any technical difficulties, being passionate about the topic, and staying true to your authentic self.
EA Draffan Assess 2010 Presentation on Accessibility & Assistive TechnologyNeil Milliken
EA Draffan's Assess 2010 Presentation on Accessibility & Assistive Technology
E.A. Draffan trained as a Speech and Language Therapist and worked in a District Hospital for several years before specialising in Dyslexia and Assistive Technology. She has since worked with disabled students in Further and Higher Education, and set up a regional Assistive Technology Centre at the University of Sussex. She is currently working at the University of Southampton on the JISC funded LexDis project as well as other projects related to the use of assistive technologies and accessibility of web 2.0 and e-learning environments. http:// www.lexdis.org
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
This document is the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended through 2002. It establishes the goals and policies for maintaining and restoring water quality in the United States, including eliminating pollution discharges by 1985 where possible. It tasks the EPA Administrator with developing comprehensive water pollution prevention programs in cooperation with states and other groups. It also provides for research, data collection, and training to advance the goals of eliminating water pollution.
Klaus Toepfer, the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, welcomed a new climate initiative led by the United States to work with Australia and Asian countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. He said developing countries need efficient energy technologies to lift populations out of poverty without harming the environment. The US recognizes that dependence on fossil fuels is economically burdensome and that diversifying energy supplies with cleaner coal, renewables, and efficiency makes sense. However, the initiative does not replace legally binding emissions reductions under the Kyoto Protocol and more investment is still needed to help vulnerable countries adapt to climate change. Technological change as promoted by this initiative could stimulate industries and research to lead to cleaner energy systems, if it meaningfully reduces
This document summarizes the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, which established policies for the protection of the environment. It created the Council on Environmental Quality within the Executive Office of the President to help agencies assess environmental impacts of federal actions and ensure environmental policies are followed. It also requires federal agencies to consider environmental impacts in their planning and decision making processes and provide environmental impact statements for major federal actions.
Department of Energy Preliminary Regulatory Reform PlanObama White House
When President Obama unveiled his plan to create a 21st-century regulatory system that protects the health and safety of Americans in a cost-effective way, he called for an unprecedented government-wide review of rules already on the books. As a result of that review, the Department of Energy has identified initiatives to reduce burdens and save money. Read the agency plan and share your comments, feedback and questions.
Visit WhiteHouse.gov/RegulatoryReform to view all the plans and learn
This document outlines a goal and strategies to improve mathematics performance at St. Helen Elementary School. The goal is to increase the percentage of students meeting expectations on MEAP and NWEA mathematics assessments to 75% by the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Strategies include teaching the full math curriculum, using targeted interventions for below grade level students, reducing kindergarten class sizes, and providing teacher professional development on using student data.
LinkedIn, the #1 social media site for business professionals, can be a powerful tool to help you meet your professional goals. It transcends industries, job titles, and employers across the globe. It is an important resource whether you are a student, recent graduate, experienced professional, or recruiter. View these slides for tips how to maximize your use of LinkedIn. Watch the playback at https://walsh.webex.com/walsh/lsr.php?RCID=3c2e9ddc1af4edc01d5ac7034fd771b0
The document is an email from Harvey Reid at the EPA sending a response from the EPA to CEI (Competitive Enterprise Institute) regarding their letter on the Climate Action Report. It was sent to various individuals at government agencies. Attached is a PDF document containing the EPA's response. The email also provides links to pages on the EPA website that have been modified to reference the Climate Action Report as a State Department document.
This document is an email forwarding a press release from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics regarding a study they conducted on 20th century climate change. The study reviewed over 200 previous climate studies from the past few decades and determined that the 20th century was not the warmest or most extreme in terms of weather over the past 1000 years. The study found evidence that the Medieval Warm Period (800-1300 AD) and Little Ice Age (1300-1900 AD) affected wide areas of the globe, and that many locations were warmer during the Medieval Warm Period than in the 20th century. The conclusions contradict claims that the 20th century was the hottest in the last millennium.
The Department of Defense (DoD) published a plan for retrospective review of existing rules in response to Executive Order 13563. The plan includes reviewing regulations codified in titles 32, 33, 36, and 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations to identify rules that are obsolete, unnecessary, unjustified or excessively burdensome. Specific rules already under consideration for review relate to DoD directives and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The plan outlines public participation and transparency in the review process, including soliciting public comments on how to improve retrospective reviews.
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.
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).
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 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.
Five major differences between IPRs and invalidation proceedingsAlexandraPuYang
Alexandra Yang of Fangda Partners examines the differences and similarities between IPRs in the U.S. and invalidation proceedings before the CNIPA to give U.S. practitioners and clients a clear picture of the patent invalidation proceedings in China.
The document describes a patent application appeal case involving claims 1-10 that were twice rejected by the primary examiner. The applicant appealed the rejection to the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences. The examiner disagreed with the applicant's argument that each claim is separately patentable, stating that the claims all stand or fall together as a single group. According to the patent laws, rules and procedures in the MPEP, the Board must consider which claim(s) separately on the merits.
Patent Law Review - IP Year in Review CLE v2Bryan Beel
This document provides a summary of a presentation on recent developments in patent law given to the Oregon State Bar Intellectual Property Section. It discusses several topics, including proposed patent legislation, practice before the International Trade Commission and Patent and Trademark Office, as well as recent decisions from the Federal Circuit and Supreme Court that have impacted patent law. The presentation was delivered by Bryan Beel of Perkins Coie LLP on February 14, 2014.
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.
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Presentation on the Patent Process in US
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This document contains instructions and templates for Public Information Officers regarding their duties and responsibilities under the Right to Information Act 2005.
It provides guidance on properly forwarding RTI applications and appeals to the relevant authorities. It also includes templates for rejecting applications if the requests are vague or non-specific, transferring applications to other departments as needed, notifying third parties about disclosed information, and collecting additional fees from applicants.
The document advises PIOs to handle requests courteously and within statutory timeframes, while protecting privacy and following legal exemptions. It also outlines best practices for PIOs and APIOs to assist applicants and maintain updated records to facilitate information disclosure.
Patents 101 Part 4 - Applying for a PatentJane Lambert
The handout to the fourth module of my introduction to English patent law. The procedure for applying for a UK patent and European patent (UK) and making PCT applications. Appeals to the Comptroller in the UK and the Boards of Appeal in the EPO. Entitlement and inventorship disputes,
For Effective Filing Dates and Other AIA Best Practices.
Big Changes.
Comparisons.
First-Inventor-to-File (FITF).
Mind the Gap.
Effective Filing Date (EFD).
AIA Team Exemption.
Suggested FITF Strategies.
Double Patenting.
Suggested AIA Strategies.
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.
Claiming Strategies for Medical Device Patent Application PLUS - Bonus Update...Patterson Thuente IP
Good Application Practice.
Good Patent Claiming.
Claims.
Avoiding Contributory/Indirect Infringement.
US Patent Reform 2011.
FTFG.
First-to-Publish.
Introducing a Whole Gaggle of PIPs.
Coming Soon: Lots More Rules!
The document discusses various third-party challenges to patents and patent applications that can be filed with the USPTO, including inter partes review (IPR), post grant review (PGR), covered business method patent review (CBM), preissuance submissions, and derivation proceedings. It provides details on the standards for instituting each proceeding, who can file, applicable grounds, timing requirements, procedures, and differences between the proceedings. USPTO fees for IPR are around $25k with typical total costs to completion of $350k-$700k. The overall success rate of IPRs is very high for petitioners, with around 85% of petitions granted and 60% of all claims found unpatent
The document is a mock patent application form for a project on protecting distribution transformers using a microcontroller. It includes forms for the patent application, provisional specification, and a statement and undertaking. The key details are an application number, filing date, applicant and inventor names, title of invention, address for correspondence, priority details for any previous applications, required declarations and signatures, and attachments including the provisional specification and abstract. The provisional specification would include fields, objects, description, examples and unique features of the invention. This application is intended as an exercise and not for actual patent office submission.
Patent application examination by abhishek nama bits pilaniVivek Singh
This document discusses the patent application examination process in India. It provides an overview of the stages of a patent application including filing, publication, examination, and opposition or grant. It describes the request for examination process and details of the examination procedure, including formal examination, patentability analysis, and prior art searching. It highlights differences between examination procedures in India and the US. Examples of grounds for rejection and case studies involving rejected applications are also presented to illustrate the patent examination process.
IP-301: Post-Grant Review Trials 2020 - Interplay With District Court LitigationFinancial Poise
This segment, though last, is arguably the most important. It will discuss issues that come into being as a result of co-pending proceedings with U.S. district court litigation. These issues include estoppel, claim construction, and validity determinations.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/interplay-with-district-court-litigation-2020/
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.
Slide deck with charts from our Digital News Report 2024, the most comprehensive exploration of news consumption habits around the world, based on survey data from more than 95,000 respondents across 47 countries.
Shark Tank Jargon | Operational ProfitabilityTheUnitedIndian
Don't let fancy business words confuse you! This blog is your cheat sheet to understanding the Shark Tank Jargon. We'll translate all the confusing terms like "valuation" (how much the company is worth) and "royalty" (a fee for using someone's idea). You'll be swimming with the Sharks like a pro in no time!
लालू यादव की जीवनी LALU PRASAD YADAV BIOGRAPHYVoterMood
Discover the life and times of Lalu Prasad Yadav with a comprehensive biography in Hindi. Learn about his early days, rise in politics, controversies, and contribution.
#WenguiGuo#WashingtonFarm Guo Wengui Wolf son ambition exposed to open a far...rittaajmal71
Since fleeing to the United States in 2014, Guo Wengui has founded a number of projects in the United States, such as GTV Media Group, GTV private equity, farm loan project, G Club Operations Co., LTD., and Himalaya Exchange.
projet de traité négocié à Istanbul (anglais).pdfEdouardHusson
Ceci est le projet de traité qui avait été négocié entre Russes et Ukrainiens à Istanbul en mars 2022, avant que les Etats-Unis et la Grande-Bretagne ne détournent Kiev de signer.
Recent years have seen a disturbing rise in violence, discrimination, and intolerance against Christian communities in various Islamic countries. This multifaceted challenge, deeply rooted in historical, social, and political animosities, demands urgent attention. Despite the escalating persecution, substantial support from the Western world remains lacking.
ग्रेटर मुंबई के नगर आयुक्त को एक खुले पत्र में याचिका दायर कर 540 से अधिक मुंबईकरों ने सभी अवैध और अस्थिर होर्डिंग्स, साइनबोर्ड और इलेक्ट्रिक साइनेज को तत्काल हटाने और 13 मई, 2024 की शाम को घाटकोपर में अवैध होर्डिंग के गिरने की विनाशकारी घटना के बाद अपराधियों के खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई की मांग की है, जिसमें 17 लोगों की जान चली गई और कई निर्दोष लोग गंभीर रूप से घायल हो गए।
18062024_First India Newspaper Jaipur.pdfFIRST INDIA
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1. Annual FOIA 2005 Report
October 1, 2004-September 30, 2005
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
E-Mail: eboling@ceq.eop.gov
B. Electronic address for report on the World Wide Web.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/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 by fax at (202) 456-0753 or E-Mail to
eboling@ceq.eop.gov
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.
Median response time is 40 days, but up to 446 days due to complexity and need to
consult with other agencies.
C. Brief description of why some requests are not granted.
Since most FOIA requests pertain to deliberative process, exemption (b)(5) is
used to withhold 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.
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2. 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.
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 9
2. Number of requests received during current fiscal year 40
3. Number of requests processed during current fiscal year 40
4. Number of requests pending as of end of current fiscal year 9
B. Disposition of initial requests.
1. Number of total grants 13
2. Number of partial grants 14
3. Number of denials 0
a. number of times each FOIA exemption used
(counting each exemption once per request)
1. Exemption 1 0
2. Exemption 2 4
3. Exemption 3 0
4. Exemption 4 0
5. Exemption 5 14
6. Exemption 6 5
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3. 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: 13
a. no records 10
b. referrals 0
c. request withdrawn 0
d. fee-related reason 0
e. records not reasonably described 2
f. not a proper FOIA request for some other reason 0
g. not an agency record 0
h. duplicate request 0
i. other (overtaken by events) 1
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 1
2.Number partially reversed 0
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
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4. 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 40
b. median number of days to process 40
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. 9
2. Median number of days that such requests were pending as of that date. 64
VIII. COMPARISONS WITH PREVIOUS YEAR(S).
A. Comparison of numbers of requests received:
51 in FY04 vs. 40 in FY05
B. Comparison of number of requests processed:
40 in FY04 vs. 40 in FY05
C. Comparison of median numbers of days requests were pending as of end of fiscal year:
67 in FY04 vs. 40 in FY05
D. Other statistics significant to agency:
Our “median number of days to process” does not reflect the time our agency must spend on complex
requests. Although all our FOIA requests are tracked as “simple requests” six of the forty requests
received in FY05 are in fact quite complex. Those complex requests accounted for five of the nine
requests pending at the end of FY05. As of the date of this report those five requests are currently next in
line to be processed within our “first in – first out” policy.
In 2004, CEQ adopted a “first in – first out” policy for managing an increasing number of requests. Under
this policy, objectively simple requests may receive expedited processing. CEQ received no formal
requests for expedited processing during FY2005.
IX. Costs/FOIA Staffing
A. Staffing levels.
1. Number of full-time FOIA personnel 0
2. Number of personnel with part-time or occasional FOIA duties (in work-years) .96
3. Total number of personnel (in total work years) .96
B. Total costs (including staff and all resources).
1. FOIA processing (including appeals) 103222.50
2. Litigation-related activities (estimated) 4687.50
3. Total Costs 107,910.00
X. Fees
A. Total amount of fees collected by agency for processing requests 00.00
B. Percentage of total costs 00.00%
XI. FOIA Regulation
http://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/
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