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therefore met. With the threshold met, disclosure of the information is based on whether it would “constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.” 5 U.S.C. § 552(b) (6). This requires balancing the individual right to privacy against the public interest in disclosure, which is defined as the extent to which disclosure would shed light on an agency’s performance of its statutory duties. Dep’t of the Air Force v. Rose, 425 U.S. 352, 372 (1976). With regard to the information in question, it is clearly established that there is typically no public interest in employee cell phone numbers. In contrast, there is at least some privacy interest in keeping that information confidential. Smith v. Dep't of Labor, 798 F. Supp. 2d 274, 283-85 (D.D.C. 2011). We have considered the extent to which disclosure of the above information would serve the public interest, but have determined that absent a justification to the contrary, any such interest is de minimis when weighed against the personal privacy interests at issue. As such, withholding is clearly appropriate under FOIA Exemption 6. The information withheld under this FOIA Exemption is clearly marked and is readily identifiable. If you owe fees for the processing of this request, an invoice containing the amount due and payment instructions will be enclosed. You also have the right to seek dispute resolution services from the FAA FOIA Public Liaison via phone (202-267-7799) or email ([email protected]) noting FOIA Public Liaison in the subject line or the Office of Government Information Services (https://ogis.archives.gov) via phone (202-741-5770 / toll-free--1-877-684-6448; fax--202-741-5769); or email ([email protected]). The undersigned is responsible for this partial denial. Other offices within the FAA are responding separately to your request. You may request reconsideration of this determination by writing the Assistant Administrator for Finance and Management (AFN- 400), Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591 or through electronic mail at: [email protected]. Your written request for reconsideration must be made within 45 days from the date the initial determination was issued, and must include all information and arguments relied upon. Your appeal must also state that it is an “appeal” from the above-described denial of a request made under FOIA, and include your assigned FOIA control number. The envelope containing the appeal should be marked “FOIA.” Sincerely, Brianna Manzelli Brianna Manzelli Assistant Administrator for Communications Office of Communications Federal Aviation Administration From: Gregor, Ian (FAA) To: Breitenfeldt, Rick (FAA) Subject: Colorado drone cheat sheet Date: Friday, January 3, 2020 10:35:00 AM Ese, on second thought I’m going to let you handle inquiries on this issue for the rest of the day. My son just got us an 11:52 tee time so I need to get moving! General statement Attributable to the FAA or an FAA spokesman: Multiple FAA divisions and government agencies are investigating these reports. We do not comment on the details of open investigations. Also, please note we recently announced a proposed rule for remotely identifying drones: https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=24534 For inquiries about drone operating rules Here are links to information about drone operating rules: https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/ https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/ If you meet the eight statutory conditions in the link below, you can operate as a recreational flier. If you do not meeting these conditions, you must operate under Part 107. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/05/17/2019-10169/exception-for-limited- recreational-operations-of-unmanned-aircraft For questions about who has drone waivers: A list of Part 107 waivers is on the FAA website here: https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/part_107_waivers/waivers_issued/ You can search which regulation was waived by looking up the citation listed under "waivered regulation." Here's the link where you can look that up: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx? SID=718838a7666532b0931b2d4a07a76124&mc=true&node=pt14.2.107&rgn=div5 For questions about Monday’s meeting: It’s not our meeting so it’s not appropriate for us to discuss details. Perhaps the sheriff’s office that posted information about it on their Facebook page could provide details? Ian Gregor Communications Manager FAA Pacific Division (424) 405-7007 (o) (c) Please follow the FAA on Social Media: Twitter: @FAANews Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube: Federal Aviation Administration Instagram: FAA From: Gregor, Ian (FAA) To: Manzelli, Brianna (FAA); Shiffer, Jeannie (FAA); LePage, Allison (FAA) Subject: Do we want to post this updated statement on the website and social media? Date: Monday, January 6, 2020 10:52:05 AM FAA Statement (attributable to the FAA) We take every drone-sighting report seriously. Multiple FAA divisions are working closely with federal, state and local stakeholders to try to determine whether the reported sightings in Colorado and Nebraska are drones and, if so, who is operating them and for what reason. The purpose of today’s meeting was for the various agencies to share information and to discuss how we can most effectively collaborate in our efforts. To date, the FAA has undertaken a number of actions: · We have contacted UAS test sites, drone companies, and companies that have received authorization to operate drones in these areas. To date, we have not been able to determine that any of these operators were the source of the reported drone flights. · We have contacted General Aviation (GA) airports in the affected counties to ensure they are aware of the sightings; to ask the pilots using their airports to be cautious and to report sightings; and to report any people they see operating drones on the ground. · We are in contact with federal law enforcement and national security partners to discuss potential ways they can assist in identifying who may be operating these aircraft. We will continue to collaborate closely with our safety and security partners at the federal, state and local levels on our identification efforts. Ian Gregor Public Affairs Manager FAA Pacific Division (424) 405-7007 (office) (cell) Please follow the FAA on Social Media: Twitter: @FAANews Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube: Federal Aviation Administration Instagram: FAA From: Gregor, Ian (FAA) To: [email protected] Subject: Drone sightings Date: Thursday, January 2, 2020 6:22:46 AM Hi Brittany - Attributable to the FAA or an FAA spokesman: Multiple FAA divisions and government agencies are investigating these reports. We do not comment on the details of open investigations. Also, please note we just announced a proposed rule for remotely identifying drones: https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=24534 Best, Ian Gregor Public Affairs Manager FAA Pacific Division (424) 405-7007 (o) (c) Please follow the FAA on Social Media: Twitter: @FAANews Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube: Federal Aviation Administration Instagram: FAA From: Gregor, Ian (FAA) To: [email protected] Subject: FAA Statement Date: Monday, January 6, 2020 10:51:27 AM FAA Statement (attributable to the FAA) We take every drone-sighting report seriously. Multiple FAA divisions are working closely with federal, state and local stakeholders to try to determine whether the reported sightings in Colorado and Nebraska are drones and, if so, who is operating them and for what reason. The purpose of today’s meeting was for the various agencies to share information and to discuss how we can most effectively collaborate in our efforts. To date, the FAA has undertaken a number of actions: · We have contacted UAS test sites, drone companies, and companies that have received authorization to operate drones in these areas. To date, we have not been able to determine that any of these operators were the source of the reported drone flights. · We have contacted General Aviation (GA) airports in the affected counties to ensure they are aware of the sightings; to ask the pilots using their airports to be cautious and to report sightings; and to report any people they see operating drones on the ground. · We are in contact with federal law enforcement and national security partners to discuss potential ways they can assist in identifying who may be operating these aircraft. We will continue to collaborate closely with our safety and security partners at the federal, state and local levels on our identification efforts. Ian Gregor Public Affairs Manager FAA Pacific Division (424) 405-7007 (office) (cell) Please follow the FAA on Social Media: Twitter: @FAANews Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube: Federal Aviation Administration Instagram: FAA From: Gregor, Ian (FAA) To: [email protected] Subject: FAA Statement Date: Monday, January 6, 2020 10:50:50 AM FAA Statement (attributable to the FAA) We take every drone-sighting report seriously. Multiple FAA divisions are working closely with federal, state and local stakeholders to try to determine whether the reported sightings in Colorado and Nebraska are drones and, if so, who is operating them and for what reason. The purpose of today’s meeting was for the various agencies to share information and to discuss how we can most effectively collaborate in our efforts. To date, the FAA has undertaken a number of actions: · We have contacted UAS test sites, drone companies, and companies that have received authorization to operate drones in these areas. To date, we have not been able to determine that any of these operators were the source of the reported drone flights. · We have contacted General Aviation (GA) airports in the affected counties to ensure they are aware of the sightings; to ask the pilots using their airports to be cautious and to report sightings; and to report any people they see operating drones on the ground.

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