Findings from the reports of particular concern and any specific references to chimpanzees are highlighted below.
Project R&R requested inspection reports for the prior three years on June 21, 2004. We received records on August 4, 2005, consisting of a one-page report which indicated that the inspector found no non-compliant items during that visit (dated July 16, 2003). Subsequent inspection reports dated October 31, 2005 and June 15, 2006 report that the inspector did not identify non-compliance items.
All reports were accompanied by a letter stating:
… Information has been withheld pursuant to FOIA Exemption 6, 5 U.S.C. sec 552(b)(6). This exemption protects information from disclosure when its release would cause a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
Additionally, information is being withheld under FOIA Exemption 7(C), 5 U.S.C. sec 552 (b)(7)(C). This exemption protects from disclosure records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, the release of which could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
This response is an example of how facilities give only bare minimum information and use all exemptions to avoid providing anything further.