Tuesday 8/11/98 8:14 AM George B. Breznay, Director Office of Hearings and Appeals Department of Energy Washington, DC 20585 Dear Director Breznay: Purpose of this letter is appeal a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) denial. Attached is Herbert Richardson’s July 6, 1996 denial letter of request 95112002.. Richardson writes Under Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R), subsection 1004.1, the Department of Energy will make available records which it is authorized to withhold under the Act whenever it determines that disclosure is in the public interest. In invoking exemptions 6 and 7(c), we have determined that it is not in the public interest to release the withheld material. In this request, we have determined that the public interest in the identity of individuals whose names appear in investigative files does not outweigh these individuals’ privacy interest. Those interest include being free from intrusion into the professional and private lives. Director Breznay, my FOIA was for “all investigative reports authored by DOE into my allegations that NSA willfully and knowingly attempted to sabotage DOE/Sandia cryptographic projects.” http://jya.com/da/whpda.htm THIS IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. I appeal. The public has a right to know about fights for control of power between US government agencies which endanger national security. http://www.aci.net/kalliste/nukearse.htm And attempts to cover-up. these fights. I ask that you compile a Vaughn Index of the 215 items listed by Ricardson. An agency is required to make a decision on an appeal within 20 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays). It is possible for an agency to extend the time limits by an additional 10 days. I ask that you respond in the time allotted to you by law. Sincerely, William H. Payne 13015 Calle de Sandias NE Albuquerque, NM 87111