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FOIA-048DHS (Privacy Office)FederalFiled — Pending Number
Athena GTX Contracts, Marc Dara/Darrah Records, WVSM Operational Deployment (2000-present)
filed 2026-04-21Web Portalsecurerelease.us

Deadlines

Determination due (20 business days): 2026-05-19 · 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i)

Timeline

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FOIA.gov submission payload
{
  "id": "",
  "name_first": "Kate",
  "name_last": "Benediktsson",
  "email": "kateayelet@aftrveil.com",
  "company_organization": "aftrveil",
  "request_category": "media",
  "request_description": "Replaces bounced FOIA-008.\n\nI request that responsive records be provided in electronic format where possible.\n\nI request a waiver of all fees. Disclosure of these records is in the public interest because it will contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations and activities of the government, and is not primarily in my commercial interest. As a representative of the news media, I also request that fees be limited to reproduction costs only.\n\nPlease respond within 20 business days as required by 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i).\n\nThank you for your assistance.\n\nSincerely,\nKate Benediktsson\naftrveil\nkateayelet@aftrveil.com",
  "fee_waiver": "yes",
  "fee_waiver_explanation": "Disclosure is in the public interest and not primarily in my commercial interest.",
  "expedited_processing": "no"
}

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Notes

Action: Check SecureRelease for tracking number.
Replaces bounced FOIA-008.