June 19, 2008 Transportation Security Administration TSA-20, West Tower, FOIA Division 601 South 12th Street Arlington, VA 22202-4220 Via e-mail FOIA.TSA@dhs.gov Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting records on disciplinary actions taken against federal air marshals since Jan. 1, 2007. Specifically, I am seeking for each incident, the allegation, narrative and disciplinary action the air marshal received. I realize that names of air marshals are protected from disclosure but believe that the integrity of the service and how discipline is handled is of great public interest in light of the recent reports by KPRC-TV in Houston. In order to help determine my status to assess fees, you should know I am a reporter for ProPublica, an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest, based in New York. As a representative of the news media I am only required to pay for the direct cost of duplication after the first 100 pages. Through this request, I am gathering information that is of current interest to the public because this information is being sought for dissemination to the general public. Please waive any applicable fees. Release of the information is in the public interest because it will contribute significantly to public understanding of government operations and activities. Because time is very much a factor, I ask that you communicate with me by telephone or e-mail if you have any questions. My phone number is 917-512-0217, and my e-mail address is michael.grabell@propublica.org. To save time and cost, please e-mail the records if possible or fax them to 212-785-2634.. If you deny any part of this request, please cite each specific reason that you think justifies your refusal to release the information and notify me of appeal procedures available to me under the law. Thank you for your assistance with my request. Michael Grabell, staff writer Voice (917) 512-0217 Fax (212) 785-2634 michael.grabell@propublica.org