Obtained via FOIA by Judicial Watch, Inc. United States Department of State fVashington, D . C. 20520 April 29, 2016 Case No. F-2015-06322 Segment: IPS-02, IPS-04, IPS-05 Mr. William F. Marshall 425 Third Street SW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20024 Dear Mr. Marshall: I refer to our letter dated March 31, 2016, regarding the release of certain Department of State material under the Freedom oflnformation Act (the "FOIA"), 5 U.S.C. §552. Our review is ongoing and we have determined that 20 additional documents may be released in full and 84 may be released with excisions. All released material is enclosed. An enclosure explains the FOIA exemptions and other grounds for withholding material. Where we have made excisions, the applicable exemptions are marked on each document. All non-exempt material that is reasonably segregable from the exempt material has been released. We will keep you informed as your case progresses. If you have any questions, your attorney may contact Trial Attorney, Caroline Anderson, at (202) 305-8645 or
[email protected]. Please refer to the case number shown above in all correspondence about this case. Sincerely, Eric F. Stein, Acting Co-Director Office of Information Programs and Services Enclosures: As stated. Obtained via FOIA by Judicial Watch, Inc. The Freedom of Information Act (5 USC 552) FOIA Exemptions (b)(1) Withholding specifically authorized under an Executive Order in the interest of national defense or foreign policy, and properly classified. E.O. 12958, as amended, includes the following classification categories: 1.4(a) Military plans, systems, or operations 1.4(b) Foreign government information 1.4(c) Intelligence activities, sources or methods, or cryptology 1.4(d) Foreign relations or foreign activities of the US, including confidential sources 1.4(e) Scientific, technological, or economic matters relating to national security, including defense against transnational terrorism 1.4(f) U.S.