</s>104-10331-10088 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 SECRET CSI - Internal Use Only 3 January 1996 Note To: D/CSI Subject: JFK Appeal 1. Attached is an advance copy of the memorandum for the DCI being prepared by DO/IMS (with OCC's help) the DCi being prepared for DO/IMS (with OC's help). The memorizing an appeal of certain ARB decisions. The memorising an appeal for certain ARRB decisions. for technical reasons (wrong this distribution, etc.) The DO is expected to see it this afternoon or tomorrow. After DO approval, the memorandum will pass through OCG (Smith). The and CSI for the memorandum shall pass through OCC (Smith) issue (Atachment A) should not be converted that the "LICKYPYPYP) (Atachment B) should be converted to the DO makes a good case on the particular document in question, given the extensive information on Liaison with the Mexicans that has been released in documents dated after November 22 discussed the issue question as an appeal issue. I discussed with John, but we did not come to a final HRC position. 3. HRG reviewers support the appeal in Attachment B and John agrees. 4. HRg reviewers support our appeal of the four stations in Attachment C. However, we believe that opening a Nov/Dec 1963 window for Oswald related documents might be a better approach. We were concerned that the State Departure of the document may be on cover and foreign relations of acknowledgement situations. Although the DO is is appealing to the release of these Four Stations. Amnesia is agreed to acknowledge all of the South and Stations (Amnesia) and the Department of South and and the German bases. She raised the State issue with OCC (Linda Gipriani). She agreed on the need to include State in the context of the decision to appeal, she will contact her on the occasion at the end of appeal. She opportunity to discuss the state issue with John. CC: C/HRG Administrative Internal Use ONLY When Separated From Attachment SECRET CSI = Internal Use only

Summary  
This document pertains to an internal review process concerning the appeal of certain decisions related to the release of records under the JFK Assassination Records Act of 1992. It references discussions among various agencies regarding the appeal of specific ARB (Administrative Review Board) decisions, including attachments labeled A, B, and C. The document notes technical challenges in distribution and mentions liaison activities with Mexican authorities, referencing previously released documents dated after November 22, 1963. It also addresses concerns about State Department involvement and foreign relations contexts, particularly regarding the release of documents related to Lee Harvey Oswald and connections to South and German bases. The text includes unresolved discussions about the scope of an appeal window for Oswald-related materials and mentions coordination with individuals such as Linda Gipriani (OCC) and John (likely a reviewer).  

Key People  
- DO/IMS (Directorate of Intelligence/Intelligence Staff)  
- OCC (Office of Counterintelligence, possibly Office of Central Intelligence)  
- OCG (Office of the Chief Counsel, likely within the Department of Justice or CIA)  
- HRG reviewers (Historical Review Group evaluators)  
- John (individual involved in reviewing appeal decisions)  
- Linda Gipriani (OCC representative)  

Key Locations  
- South (likely referring to South American regions or entities)  
- German bases (military or diplomatic locations in Germany)  

Key Events  
- Appeal process for ARB decisions regarding document release under the JFK Assassination Records Act.  
- Discussions on technical distribution issues and liaison activities with Mexican authorities.  
- Consideration of State Department involvement and foreign relations contexts in releasing Oswald-related documents.  
- Unresolved debate over expanding an appeal window to include November/December 1963 materials.  

Key Organizations  
- DCI (Directorate of Central Intelligence, CIA)  
- DO (Department of Justice or related agency)  
- OCC (Office of Counterintelligence or similar entity)  
- OCG (Office of the Chief Counsel)  
- HRG (Historical Review Group)

JFK Declassified Files

104-10331-10080.pdf

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