VIA EMAIL
(LM 2015-072)
September 11, 2015
The Honorable W. Neil Eggleston Counsel to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20502
Dear Mr. Eggleston:
In accordance with the requirements of the Presidential Records Act (PRA), as amended, 44 U.S.C. §§2201-2209, this letter constitutes a formal notice from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to the incumbent President of our intent to open Clinton Presidential records in response to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests listed in Attachment A.
These records, consisting of 27,763 pages, have been reviewed for all applicable FOIA exemptions, resulting in 9,278 pages restricted in whole or in part. NARA is proposing to open the remaining 18,485 pages. A copy of any records proposed for release under this notice will be provided to you upon your request.
We are also concurrently informing former President Clinton’s representative, Bruce Lindsey, of our intent to release these records. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a), NARA will release the records 60 working days from the date of this letter, which is December 9, 2015, unless the former or incumbent President requests a one-time extension of an additional 30 working days or asserts a constitutionally based privilege, in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2208(b)-(d). Please let us know if you are able to complete your review before the expiration of the 60 working day period. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a)(1)(B), we will make this notice available to the public on the NARA website.
If you have any questions relating to this request, please contact me at (202) 357-5144 or NARA General Counsel Gary M. Stern at (301) 837-3026.
Sincerely,
B. JOHN LASTER DIRECTOR Presidential Materials Division
Enclosure ATTACHMENT A
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2010-0652-F Brazil/U.S. relations on nuclear issues 1994- 5,299 3,179 2,120 2001
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for records related to Brazilian accession to the Treaty on Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and relations between Brazil and the United States related to nuclear issues. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for release include reports to Congress, correspondence between Congress and the White House or the National Security Advisor. Messages from President Clinton and other administration officials related to Brazil's accession to the NPT and the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) are also included. Emails include talking points, meeting scheduling arrangements, announcements, press releases and briefs, and speeches given by President Clinton concerning Brazil. This material also includes speech drafts and talking points related to Brazilian accession to the NPT, the CTBT, and other nonproliferation issues.
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2012-0798-F PC and DC meetings on Bosnia 1993-1996 6,487 3,069 3,418
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Action (FOIA) request for material regarding Principals Committee (PC) and Deputies Committee (DC) Meetings on Bosnia and the former Yugoslavia between 1993 and 1996. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening include agendas and memoranda regarding the meetings, as well as background papers and reports. The documents address many topics related to the Bosnian War, including UNPROFOR, sanctions, humanitarian assistance and international aid, and the implementation of the Dayton Accords. Many of the records to be opened are duplicates of previously processed and declassified materials.
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2013-0914-F Email to/from Todd Stern January 1, 1999— 2,778 198 2,580 (segment 1) June 18, 1999
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request for all email correspondence to and from Todd Stern 1/1/99-6/18/99. This segment contains only email sent from Todd Stern. The
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Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening consist of email concerning climate change. Stern sent email concerning topics including but not limited to the Kyoto Protocol, Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV), Electricity Restructuring, and drafts of an Executive Order concerning the Greening of Government through Efficient Energy Management. Stern primarily sent email related to the environment and Climate Change to David Sandalow (Senior Policy Advisor, White House Council on Environmental Quality), Elliot Diringer (Senior Policy Advisor, White House Council on Environmental Quality) Dirk Forrister (Chairman of the White House Climate Change Task Force), and Roger Ballentine (Chairman of the White House Climate Change Task Force). Other email sent from Stern relates to drafts and comments concerning the “race book.” Email related to the race book is often addressed to John Podesta or Christopher Edley.
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0846-F Records related to the Memorandum of 2,407 1,125 1,282 Security Assurances with Kazakhstan on December 5, 1994
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request for all records related to the signing of the Memorandum of Security Assurances with Kazakhstan at the Budapest Summit of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe on December 5, 1994. These Clinton Presidential records include the staff and office files of the National Security Council (NSC) and responsive records from the Cable, Email and Records Management System of the NSC. The United States signed the agreement with Kazakhstan during the CSCE summit, December 5, 1994 and the materials in the collection date primarily from October to December 1994. The records open in the collection include press releases, speech drafts, speech transcripts, previously released treaty agreements, and administrative paperwork related to document tracking and drafting.
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0874-F Correspondence between President Leonid 1,735 726 1,009 Kuchma and President Clinton 1994-2001
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request for all correspondence between Leonid Kuchma, President of Ukraine, and President Clinton. Kuchma, the second president of Ukraine, was first elected in 1994 and was re-elected in 1999. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening consist of records from the NSC Cable, Email and RMS system. This material includes correspondence between the Clinton and Kuchma related to mining accidents, shipping accidents, birthdays, and national independence days. It also includes transmittal memoranda, document receipts, tracking sheets, and other administrative paperwork.
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Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0908-F 1998 sale and settle of Elk Hills Petroleum 5,741 8 5,733 Reserve
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request for material related to the 1998 sale and settlement of Elk Hills Petroleum Reserve. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening consist of memoranda, emails, letters, reports, new clippings, and press statements describing the sale and settlement. The correspondence is from members of Congress and the general public. Most are in favor of the sale but have varying opinions about the negotiations of the settlement. The topics covered include the history of the sale, the acts it is covered under and how to divide the proceeds. The records also include emails regarding legislative negotiations on the sale, as well as draft legislation and testimony from the Department of Energy. Email communication includes but is not limited to weekly reports to the Staff Secretary from the Department of Treasury and the Department of Energy that contains a reference to the sale of the Elk Hills Petroleum Reserve. The email collection also contains presidential statements, press briefings, and press releases announcing the sale of the Elk Hills Petroleum Reserve. The Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1997 is also included among responsive emails.
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0352-F Early drafts of Hillary Clinton’s remarks for 676 0 676 the WHO forum in Beijing on September 5, 2015
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request for material related to early drafts of First Lady Clinton’s remarks to the World Health Organization Forum on Women and Health Security in Beijing, China on September 5, 1995. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening consist of draft remarks and background materials such as correspondence, notes, position papers, press releases, publications, previous remarks, reports, and talking points.
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0523-F Tony Rodham 1,328 445 883
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request all records related to Mr. Anthony Dean Rodham. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening consist of email and WHORM Subject Files. These records detail travel arrangements; event preparations; speeches, interviews, or briefings in which Mr. Rodham was mentioned; receipts of pages to White House staff to contact Mr. Rodham; and times Mr. Rodham played golf with President Clinton. They also include yearly birthday greetings from President Clinton to Mr. Rodham, copies of photographs of golf outings and an unsolicited resume from a constituent that lists Tony Rodham as a reference.
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Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0615-F Manual/handbook relating to the role of the 768 229 539 advance team in setting up presidential visits
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records such as manuals or handbooks or similar documents relating to the role of the advance team in setting up presidential visits both domestically and internationally. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening include lists, memoranda, notes, emails, schedules, outlines, and calendars. Most of the lists concern volunteers, interns, and staffers who might be asked to work as an advance person in arranging a presidential visit or similar activity. Much of the remaining material is connected to seminars and classes directed at the procedures and techniques that must be followed in performing advance operations in a prescribed and acceptable manner.
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0797-F Bid of the People’s Republic of China to host 544 299 245 the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request for records regarding the failed bid of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to host the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening consist of National Security Council cables and emails containing news clippings and press materials regarding the bid. These records address Chinese efforts to win the bid, reaction to a U.S. House resolution recommending that China not win the bid, and reaction to the final selection of Sydney, Australia as the host for the 2000 Olympics.
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VIA EMAIL
(LM 2015-072)
September 11, 2015
Bruce R. Lindsey William J. Clinton Foundation 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Dear Mr. Lindsey:
In accordance with the requirements of the Presidential Records Act (PRA), as amended, 44 U.S.C. §§2201-2209, this letter constitutes a formal notice from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to you, as former President Clinton’s representative, of our intent to open Clinton Presidential records in response to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests listed in Attachment A.
This material, consisting of 27,763 pages, has been reviewed for all applicable FOIA exemptions, resulting in 9,278 pages restricted in whole or in part. NARA is proposing to open the remaining 18,485 pages. A copy of any records proposed for release under this notice will be provided to you upon your request.
We are also concurrently informing the incumbent President of our intent to release these Clinton Presidential records. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a), NARA will release the records 60 working days from the date of this letter, which is December 9, 2015, unless the former or incumbent President requests a one-time extension of an additional 30 working days or asserts a constitutionally based privilege, in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2208(b)-(d). Please let us know if you are able to complete your review before the expiration of the 60 working day period. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a)(1)(B), we will make this notice available to the public on the NARA website.
If you have any questions relating to this request, please contact me at (202) 357-5144 or NARA General Counsel Gary M. Stern at (301) 837-3026.
Sincerely,
B. JOHN LASTER DIRECTOR Presidential Materials Division
Enclosure ATTACHMENT A
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2010-0652-F Brazil/U.S. relations on nuclear issues 1994- 5,299 3,179 2,120 2001
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for records related to Brazilian accession to the Treaty on Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and relations between Brazil and the United States related to nuclear issues. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for release include reports to Congress, correspondence between Congress and the White House or the National Security Advisor. Messages from President Clinton and other administration officials related to Brazil's accession to the NPT and the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) are also included. Emails include talking points, meeting scheduling arrangements, announcements, press releases and briefs, and speeches given by President Clinton concerning Brazil. This material also includes speech drafts and talking points related to Brazilian accession to the NPT, the CTBT, and other nonproliferation issues.
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2012-0798-F PC and DC meetings on Bosnia 1993-1996 6,487 3,069 3,418
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Action (FOIA) request for material regarding Principals Committee (PC) and Deputies Committee (DC) Meetings on Bosnia and the former Yugoslavia between 1993 and 1996. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening include agendas and memoranda regarding the meetings, as well as background papers and reports. The documents address many topics related to the Bosnian War, including UNPROFOR, sanctions, humanitarian assistance and international aid, and the implementation of the Dayton Accords. Many of the records to be opened are duplicates of previously processed and declassified materials.
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2013-0914-F Email to/from Todd Stern January 1, 1999— 2,778 198 2,580 (segment 1) June 18, 1999
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request for all email correspondence to and from Todd Stern 1/1/99-6/18/99. This segment contains only email sent from Todd Stern. The
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Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening consist of email concerning climate change. Stern sent email concerning topics including but not limited to the Kyoto Protocol, Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV), Electricity Restructuring, and drafts of an Executive Order concerning the Greening of Government through Efficient Energy Management. Stern primarily sent email related to the environment and Climate Change to David Sandalow (Senior Policy Advisor, White House Council on Environmental Quality), Elliot Diringer (Senior Policy Advisor, White House Council on Environmental Quality) Dirk Forrister (Chairman of the White House Climate Change Task Force), and Roger Ballentine (Chairman of the White House Climate Change Task Force). Other email sent from Stern relates to drafts and comments concerning the “race book.” Email related to the race book is often addressed to John Podesta or Christopher Edley.
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0846-F Records related to the Memorandum of 2,407 1,125 1,282 Security Assurances with Kazakhstan on December 5, 1994
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request for all records related to the signing of the Memorandum of Security Assurances with Kazakhstan at the Budapest Summit of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe on December 5, 1994. These Clinton Presidential records include the staff and office files of the National Security Council (NSC) and responsive records from the Cable, Email and Records Management System of the NSC. The United States signed the agreement with Kazakhstan during the CSCE summit, December 5, 1994 and the materials in the collection date primarily from October to December 1994. The records open in the collection include press releases, speech drafts, speech transcripts, previously released treaty agreements, and administrative paperwork related to document tracking and drafting.
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0874-F Correspondence between President Leonid 1,735 726 1,009 Kuchma and President Clinton 1994-2001
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request for all correspondence between Leonid Kuchma, President of Ukraine, and President Clinton. Kuchma, the second president of Ukraine, was first elected in 1994 and was re-elected in 1999. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening consist of records from the NSC Cable, Email and RMS system. This material includes correspondence between the Clinton and Kuchma related to mining accidents, shipping accidents, birthdays, and national independence days. It also includes transmittal memoranda, document receipts, tracking sheets, and other administrative paperwork.
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Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0908-F 1998 sale and settle of Elk Hills Petroleum 5,741 8 5,733 Reserve
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request for material related to the 1998 sale and settlement of Elk Hills Petroleum Reserve. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening consist of memoranda, emails, letters, reports, new clippings, and press statements describing the sale and settlement. The correspondence is from members of Congress and the general public. Most are in favor of the sale but have varying opinions about the negotiations of the settlement. The topics covered include the history of the sale, the acts it is covered under and how to divide the proceeds. The records also include emails regarding legislative negotiations on the sale, as well as draft legislation and testimony from the Department of Energy. Email communication includes but is not limited to weekly reports to the Staff Secretary from the Department of Treasury and the Department of Energy that contains a reference to the sale of the Elk Hills Petroleum Reserve. The email collection also contains presidential statements, press briefings, and press releases announcing the sale of the Elk Hills Petroleum Reserve. The Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1997 is also included among responsive emails.
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0352-F Early drafts of Hillary Clinton’s remarks for 676 0 676 the WHO forum in Beijing on September 5, 2015
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request for material related to early drafts of First Lady Clinton’s remarks to the World Health Organization Forum on Women and Health Security in Beijing, China on September 5, 1995. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening consist of draft remarks and background materials such as correspondence, notes, position papers, press releases, publications, previous remarks, reports, and talking points.
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0523-F Tony Rodham 1,328 445 883
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request all records related to Mr. Anthony Dean Rodham. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening consist of email and WHORM Subject Files. These records detail travel arrangements; event preparations; speeches, interviews, or briefings in which Mr. Rodham was mentioned; receipts of pages to White House staff to contact Mr. Rodham; and times Mr. Rodham played golf with President Clinton. They also include yearly birthday greetings from President Clinton to Mr. Rodham, copies of photographs of golf outings and an unsolicited resume from a constituent that lists Tony Rodham as a reference.
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Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0615-F Manual/handbook relating to the role of the 768 229 539 advance team in setting up presidential visits
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records such as manuals or handbooks or similar documents relating to the role of the advance team in setting up presidential visits both domestically and internationally. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening include lists, memoranda, notes, emails, schedules, outlines, and calendars. Most of the lists concern volunteers, interns, and staffers who might be asked to work as an advance person in arranging a presidential visit or similar activity. Much of the remaining material is connected to seminars and classes directed at the procedures and techniques that must be followed in performing advance operations in a prescribed and acceptable manner.
Case Topic Pages Pages Pages Proposed Number Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0797-F Bid of the People’s Republic of China to host 544 299 245 the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request for records regarding the failed bid of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to host the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. The Clinton Presidential records proposed for opening consist of National Security Council cables and emails containing news clippings and press materials regarding the bid. These records address Chinese efforts to win the bid, reaction to a U.S. House resolution recommending that China not win the bid, and reaction to the final selection of Sydney, Australia as the host for the 2000 Olympics.
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