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FOIA Appeals Logs for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), 2009-2016 Description of document: FOIA Appeals logs for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), 2009-2016 Requested date: 30-October-2016 Released date: 13-February-2017 Posted date: 07-August-2017 Source of document: FOIA Request Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street NE Mail Stop 2465 Washington D.C. 20549 Fax: 202-772-9337 Online Request for Copies of Documents The governmentattic.org web site (“the site”) is noncommercial and free to the public. The site and materials made available on the site, such as this file, are for reference only. The governmentattic.org web site and its principals have made every effort to make this information as complete and as accurate as possible, however, there may be mistakes and omissions, both typographical and in content. 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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION STATION PLACE 100 F STREET, NE WASHINGTON, DC 20549-2465 Office of FOIA Services February 13, 2017 RE: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552 Request No. 17-00395-FOIA This letter is in response to your request, dated on October 30, 2016, and received in this office on October 31, 2016, for a copy of the FOIA Appeals logs since 2009. Attached are 8 logs that are responsive to your request. They are being released to you with the exception of first-party requesters and the description of their requests. This information is withheld under 5 U.S.C. § 552(b) (6) 17 CFR § 200.BO(b) (6), since the release of these records would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. I am the deciding official with regard to this adverse determination. You have the right to appeal my decision to the SEC's General Counsel under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a) (6), 17 CFR § 200.80 (d) (5) (iv). The appeal must be received within ninety (90) calendar days of the date of this adverse decision. Your appeal must be in writing, clearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal," and should identify the requested records. The appeal may include facts and authorities you consider appropriate. You may file your appeal by completing the online Appeal form located at https://www.sec.gov/forms/request appeal, or mail your appeal to the Office of FOIA Services of the Securities and Exchange Commission located at Station Place, 100 F Street NE, Mail Stop 2465, Washington, D.C. 20549, or deliver it to Room 1120 at that address. Also, send a copy to the SEC Office of the General Counsel, Mail Stop 9612, or deliver it to Room 1120 at the Station Place address. February 13, 2017 17-00395-FOIA Page Two If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or (202) 551-8186. You may also contact me at [email protected] or (202) 551-7900. You also have the right to seek assistance from a FOIA Public Liaison, Lizzette Katilius at (202) 551-7900. Sincerely, Lizzette Katilius FOIA Branch Chief Enclosures FOIA Appeal Log for FY 2009 FOIA Appeal Log for FY2009 Reference Requester Requested Received Request Closed Request ID Organization Requester Category Request Description Final Disposition Number Name Date Date Status Date 09-00001-APPS 08-04403-FOIA Goldsmith, Barry Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP Commercial Organization Marc Cohodes 6/30/2008 10/6/2008 Closed 3/29/2010 Other Reasons 08-05374-FOIA Miarmi, Michael Leiff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein Commercial Organization guaranteed investment contracts 10/3/2008 10/7/2008 Closed 10/14/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00002-APPS LLP 09-00003-APPS 08-07363-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Marvell Technology Group Ltd 9/29/2008 10/6/2008 Closed 10/6/2008 Completely Reversed/Remanded 09-00004-APPS 08-07636-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Circuit City Stores Inc 9/29/2008 10/6/2008 Closed 10/7/2008 Completely Reversed/Remanded 09-00005-APPS 08-08962-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Parlux Fragrances Inc 9/29/2008 10/2/2008 Closed 10/6/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00006-APPS 08-08925-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Fidelity National Financial Inc 9/29/2008 10/2/2008 Closed 10/6/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00007-APPS 08-08966-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Willis Group Holdings Ltd 9/29/2008 10/2/2008 Closed 10/6/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00008-APPS 08-09316-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Life Time Fitness Inc 9/30/2008 10/6/2008 Closed 10/6/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00009-APPS 08-03680-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Coca Cola Company 9/30/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 12/10/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00010-APPS 08-06657-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media General Growth Properties Inc 9/29/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 10/14/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00011-APPS 08-07002-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Molina Healthcare Inc 9/30/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 10/15/2008 Completely Reversed/Remanded 09-00012-APPS 08-07968-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Calpine Corporation 9/29/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 10/10/2008 Completely Reversed/Remanded 09-00013-APPS 08-08276-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media BankAtlantic Bancorp Inc 9/29/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 10/15/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00014-APPS 08-08584-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Ferro Corporation 9/29/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 10/15/2008 Completely Reversed/Remanded 09-00015-APPS 08-08588-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Health Net Inc 9/30/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 10/10/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00016-APPS 08-08595-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Helen of Troy Ltd 9/29/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 10/14/2008 Completely Affirmed Page 1 of 16 Pages FOIA Appeal Log for FY 2009 Reference Requester Requested Received Request Closed Request ID Organization Requester Category Request Description Final Disposition Number Name Date Date Status Date 09-00017-APPS 08-08715-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media CA Inc 9/29/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 11/12/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00018-APPS 08-08865-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Flowserve Corp 9/29/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 10/21/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00019-APPS 08-08923-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Core Laboratories 9/29/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 10/21/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00020-APPS 08-08926-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Hudson Highland Group Inc 9/29/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 10/14/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00021-APPS 08-08927-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Exxon Mobile Corporation 9/29/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 10/21/2008 Completely Affirmed 08-09238-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media International Business Machine 9/30/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 12/10/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00022-APPS Corporation 09-00023-APPS 08-09252-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Las Vegas Sands Corporation 10/2/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 10/23/2008 Completely Reversed/Remanded 09-00024-APPS 08-00299-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Citizens Republic Bancorp 10/7/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 10/15/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00025-APPS 08-09428-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Raytheon Company 10/7/2008 10/8/2008 Closed 10/20/2008 Completely Reversed/Remanded 09-00026-APPS 08-09300-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Navigant Consulting Inc 10/9/2008 10/10/2008 Closed 10/16/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00027-APPS 08-08934-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Google Inc 10/9/2008 10/10/2008 Closed 10/16/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00028-APPS 08-08454-FOIA Minger, Kristen Commercial Organization Doyle Brunson 10/7/2008 10/14/2008 Closed 10/21/2008 Completely Reversed/Remanded 09-00030-APPS 08-08965-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media McDonald s Corporation 10/20/2008 10/21/2008 Closed 11/18/2008 Completely Reversed/Remanded 09-00031-APPS 08-08969-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Noble Corp 10/20/2008 10/21/2008 Closed 10/23/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00032-APPS 08-09067-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media Valero Energy Corporation 10/20/2008 10/21/2008 Closed 11/7/2008 Completely Affirmed 09-00033-APPS 08-09369-FOIA Gavin, J. Probes Reporter, LLC News Media NVIDIA Corporation 10/20/2008 10/21/2008 Closed 10/24/2008 Completely Affirmed Page 2 of 16 Pages FOIA Appeal Log for FY 2009 Reference Requester Requested Received Request Closed Request ID Organization Requester Category Request Description Final Disposition Number Name Date Date Status Date 09-00034-APPS 08-09434-FOIA Gavin, J.
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