LETTER TO MORTON H. HALPERIN FROM HENRY A. KISSINGER

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LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1

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April 30, 1975

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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506 April 30, 1975 =1L 1. Dear Mr. Halperin: I have your letter of March 27, 1975 appealing the denial of your request for. all National Security Council Intelligence Directives issued since 1948. No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 We have carefully examined the documents in the light of your request, and have determined that they are exempt from com- pulsory disclosure under 5 U. S. C. 552 (b) (1) and (3). Also, the documents are classified and exempt from the General Declassification Schedule pursuant to the provisions of Section 5 (B) (2) and (3) of Executive Order No. 11652 (March 8, 1972), as amended. As you know, you have the right to seek judicial review of this denial of your request under the provisions of 5 U. S. C. 552. Best regards, Mr. Morton H. Halperin 122 Maryland Avenue, N.E. Washington, D. C. 20002 OGC/Legal, DOJ, NSS Reviews Completed. No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 (b)(5) No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 (b)(5) No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 (b)(5) No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 (b)(5) No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 MORTON H. _HALPERIN 122 MARYLAND AVENUE. N. V. WASHINGTON. D. C. 20002 (202) 544-5380 March 26, 1975 Mrs. Jeanne W. Davis Staff Secretary National Security Council Old Executive office Building Washington, DC 20506 Dear Mrs. Davis: This is an appeal pursuant to sub-section (a)(6) of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. ?552). I have received a letter dated March 17, 1975 from you, denying my request for all National Security Council Intelligence Directives issued since 1948. The above letter indicated that an appeal should be directed to you; this letter constitutes that appeal. I am caclocing : copy of my exchange of correspondence with ynnr agAncy so,thaw yo? rar see exactly what files I have requested and the grounds on which my request has been rejected. I trust that upon examination of my request you will conclude that the information I have requested is not properly covered by exemption (b)(1) of the amended Act and will make the information promptly available. As provided for in the Act, I will expect to receive a reply within twenty working days. If you are unable to order release of the requested information, I intend to initiate a lawsuit to compel its disclosure. Yours sincerely, Morton H. llalperin mhh/cmm No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 WASH$NGTaM. P.(. Z05 Dear r? further response to your letter of February 19, I am writing in _r , t-nnv of all National Security Council. NATIONAL SECURITY CCUNCII. oe M Halperin: 1975 in which you ,.~,~..,.-d-since _ Intelligence Directives issue1948. documents- carefully reviewed these eaiand classified has The rmi Staff all of them must determined that far the present and that they are exempt from declassification under section (b) (1) of the amended Freedom of Information Act. to Mr. h peal this decision you ar.e. aware that you have the right to al sident for singer, in his role as Assistant to the Pre be as esscsl to Such &-a appeai wmio.val security Affairs. f the National Security Oouncii. Inc as Staff Secretary Sincerely, Jeanne W. Davis Staff Secretary Mr. Morton H. Halperin 122 Maryland Avenue, N. E. Washington, D. C. 20002 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 W No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 LJ K 1 U IN ice. tr-..... ....... - N E E . . . 122 MARYLAND AVENU WASHINGTON. D. c.2GO02 Mrs.'Jeanne Davis Staff Secretary .Room 374 National Security Council Old Executive Office.Building Washington, DC zu:u Dear Jeanne: ;_-n is a request under the Freedom of Information Act as CIA. I write to request.a copy of all National Security-Council Intelligence Directives (NSCIDs) issued since 1948, whether or not they are still in effect. I am making a similar request to the. . auenaea W u..~.~. .~..~.., - (more) No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 Mrs. Jeanne Davis Two ? ? Page ? Fcbruary.19, 19*75 reserve my right to appeal any such deletions. immediately with a cagy of the remainder of the file. I, of course,. some portions of the requested a .nfor.,.ati:oriafie exempt, you provide roe As you kaocc, the a;:xanded Fact' provides that-if some parts of a. file are exempt from release that "reasonably segregable portions are not releasing... . to- - which exemption(s) you believe covers the information which you If you de ermine that some or all of the requested infor.--a= .}'.:tom I am prepared to pay costs specified in your re ,ulatioas for locating the requested files and reproducing them. 'Information can be considered as primarily benefiting the publ..c." Y believe that this request plainly fits that category and ask you the fees if that "is in the public interests because furn?i.shi"g the,* ::. As you know,. the amended Act per its you to reduce or waive to waive any tees. a revly within 10 working days. ~. :. } As provided for in the amended Act. I will. expect to receive telephone me at the above number. If you have any questions regarding this,reques't,'please m'hhh/cinm Sincerely yours, Morton H. Halperin No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 - No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 (b)(5) No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 (b)(5) STAT No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 (b)(5) No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 ? . w NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL WASHINGTON. D.C. 20506 April 22, 1975 I would expect to respond to your, appeal no later than am g in which you appeal to Secretary Kissinger the NSC Staff denial of your request for a copy of all National Security Council Intelligence Directives. It will be necessary to extend the twenty-day reviewing period for the response to your appeal as provided for under Section (6)(B)(iii) of the amended Freedom of Infor- mation Act to allow time for consultation with another agency. I writin in response to your letter of March 26 (D-l), Dear Mr. Halperin: April 30, 1975. ed i V.- Davis Staff Secretary 122 Maryland Avenue, N. E. Washington, D. C. 20002 Mr. Morton PIW17eq'in, c` _ _' i inn i1tc /r{,1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26 : LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 (b)(5) No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL March 17, 1975 Dear Mr. Halperin: I am writing in further response to your letter of February 19, l 1975 in which you request a copy of all National Security Counci Intelligence Directives issued since 1948. The NSC Staff has carefully reviewed these documents and ha sified determined that for the present all of them must arad that they are exempt from declassification under Section (b) (1) of the amended Freedom of Information Act. You are aware that you have the right to appeal for to Mr. Kissinger, in his role as Assistant to the President National Security Affairs. Such an appeal should be addressed to me as Staff Secretary of the National Security Council. Sincerely, Jeanne W. Davis Staff Secretary Mr. Morton H. ,Halperin 122 Maryland Washington, D. C. 20002 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 (b)(5) No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 (b)(5) STAT No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 T WASH UCTON. D.C. ;0. Mr. Morton H. Halperin 122 Maryland Avenue, ?.E. ?Wa snpton, D. C. 20002 Dear Mr. Halperin: This is in response to your letter of February 19, 1975 regt.osting ? Very truly yours, STAT Freedom of In.f : m .ion. Coordinator request for these documents to the National Security Council as appro- priatc for action by that body . STAT . a copy of all National Security Council intelligence Directives (i SCTDs) sent to the CIA since 1948. This is to advise you that the documents you requesc are National. -Security Council documents. Accordingly, we are referring the No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 MORTON H. HALPERIN 'Arias ttaean .'huermer sisttsint- to the Director February 19, 1975 This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act as amended (5.U.S.C. ?552)? I write to requ&st a copy of all National Security Council Intelligence Directives (NSCIDs) sent to the CIA since 1948, including both those no longer in effect yaw well as those currently in effect. I am making the same request to the NSC. (more) No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 amts] is oiligence Agency 'Ash ttgton, DC 20505 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 li A~tu6 & U'- . Mr. Angus rut February 19, 1975, W I am prepared to pay costs specified in your regulations for locating the requested files and reproducing them. As you know, the amended Act permits you to reduce or waive the fees if that "is in the public interests because furnishing the information can be considered as primarily benefiting the public." I,believe that this request plainly fits that category and ask you to waive any tees. If you have any questions regarding this request, please telephone we at the above number. As provided for in the amended Act, I will expect to receive a reply within 10 working days. pro not releasing. i r a ea 4-- p shall be provided.. I therefore request that, if you determine tit,-It some portions of the requested information ar; exempt, you provide me immediately with a copy of the remainder of the file. I, of course, reserve my right to appeal any such deletions. If you determine t`.tat some or all of the requested infot-ma- tion is exempt from' release, I would appreciate your advising me as' to which exemption(s) you believe covers the information which you y , ~ em t from release that "reasonably segregable" portions f l As au know the amended Act provides that if some parts of mhh/cmm Sincerely y,tirs, Morton It. Halperin No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 >~'recdoae of Information Coordinator Page Three Fobruwzy 19, 1975 P.S. Should this letter leave you in any doubt, this is to advise you .2_2 Anacrihed?in the Agency No Objection to Declassification in Part 2013/04/26: LOC-HAK-68-4-1-1 that this IS an regulations. ?1 believe that the procedure described in S1900.31(d) of the Agency regulations are not consistent with the -language of ires a response to a h requ the Freedom of Information Act whic request within 10 working days and does not permit the Agency to add additional days to the LiczQ al!o ed. 1-.i any case, since the FOIA and d er I am informing you that this is a,request un uch a k e s your regulations, there is no need for you to ma determination and I will expect to receive a response to my request within 10 working days of your receipt of this letter.