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NOTE TO PREPARER: This response requires the signature of your Initial Denial Official (IDO).



DATE (RESPONSE DATE)


Re: Freedom of Information Act Request No. 2003-0000

(SUBJECT)

Dear (MR./MS./MRS. __________):

This responds to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of (DATE OF REQUEST LETTER), in which you requested (RESTATEMENT OF WHAT REQUESTER IS SEEKING).

Our search of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) records failed to identify any records in our files that would respond to your request. I regret that we are unable to assist you. Although this does not constitute a denial because no records were found or withheld, you may appeal this determination within 30 calendar days from the date of this letter. An appeal must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Administration, Department of Commerce, Room 5875, 14^th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20230. You should attach a copy of your original request and a copy of this letter to your appeal letter. Both the appeal and envelope should be clearly marked "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT APPEAL"

Sincerely,




DENIAL OFFICIAL





Last Updated - June 2003