I am continually impressed by the extraordinary investigative efforts which originate from a grassroots, individual level of responsiblity. The quantity, quality & courage of investigations into 9/11 by patriotic citizens certainly surpasses even the most competent DA's Office.

90 Second Inspiration

As a follow-up, there may be some documents that should have been produced in response to my request, but were not, for some reason.

First, the so-called Buro Happold report on the insulation upgrades was not included in the documents. It's mentioned on page 25 of the following document (page 77 of the .PDF):
http://wtc.nist.gov/NCSTAR1/PDF/NCSTAR%201-6A.pdf

Also mentioned on that page is a report from Merritt & Harris, Inc. This report is also mentioned on p. 13 of the foregoing document.

Because my original request was for all records that "relate to" the fireproofing upgrades, I think these reports would certainly qualify.

NIST mentioned that it had received the Buro Happold report by May 2003, here:

http://wtc.nist.gov/media/docs_info_received.htm

Here is the text of the FOIA request if anyone is interested:

Via email (foia@nist.gov)
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Catherine S. Fletcher, FOIA & Privacy Act Officer
100 Bureau Drive, STOP 1710
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1710

Dear Ms. Fletcher,

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, (referred to herein as the "Request") for certain agency records believed to be in the possession, custody or control of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and/or its subcontractors. As used in this Request, the term "records" shall be defined as including the following items, whether printed, recorded, microfilmed, stored electronically or optically, or reproduced by any process, or written or produced by hand, or recorded in any other way: documents, letters, correspondence, memoranda, notes, reports, records, working papers, communications (including intradepartmental and interdepartmental communications), summaries or records of personal conversations, statistical statements, graphs, laboratory or research reports and notebooks, charts, minutes or records of conferences, reports or summaries of investigations, opinions or reports of consultants, printed publications, bulletins, instructions, literature, memoranda of conversations, notes, notebooks, drafts, data sheets, worksheets, statements, photographs, drawings, catalogs, computer files, computer discs, articles, drafts of any documents, tapes, electronic communications including but not limited to emails, and original or preliminary notes. Furthermore, any comment or notation appearing on any record, and not a part of the original text, is to be considered a separate record. As used in this Request, the term "relating to" a particular subject shall be construed in its most inclusive sense, and shall be considered a request that you provide records that relate to, refer to, discuss, summarize, reflect, constitute, contain, embody, pertain to, mention, consist of, comprise, show, comment on, evidence, describe, or in any other way concern the subject matter of the request.

The undersigned hereby requests that NIST respond to this Request with all records that relate to any and all upgrades or changes that were made to the fireproofing (referred to in the NIST Report as SFRM) in the World Trade Center Twin Towers between January 1, 1995 and September 11, 2001. The particular records sought by this Request include all records relating to the fireproofing upgrades cited in NIST's final report on the collapses of the Twin Towers on the following report pages: NCSTAR 1-6A, page xxxvii; NCSTAR 1-6, page 20; NCSTAR 1-6, page lxxi; NCSTAR 1-6, page lxvii-lxix; NCSTAR 1-6A, page xl, 44 and Table 4-2. The records requested herein also include all records relating to when the fireproofing upgrades were performed, descriptions of the work actually performed during the upgrades, the exact number and location of each floor upgraded and the names of the companies and individuals involved in the upgrades.

It is believed that all records responsive to this Request are currently, or in the past have been, in the possession, custody or control of the group of scientists (including scientists working for subcontractors of NIST) that studied the World Trade Center collapses under the National Construction Safety Team Act and authored the final report NIST issued because these upgrades are referenced numerous times throughout NIST's final report. This is not intended to limit the scope of NIST's search for records responsive to this Request, but is merely intended as a suggestion as to where such records may be found.

The undersigned requests a waiver of any and all copying fees because these records will be used for academic research purposes. In the alternative, the undersigned agrees to pay reasonable copying fees associated with the records provided in response to this Request, not to exceed $500. The undersigned also kindly requests that, before actually producing responsive records, NIST provide the undersigned with a list of all responsive records in its possession, custody or control that are responsive to this Request, along with an itemized estimate of the fees associated with said records. The foregoing request for an itemized list of responsive documents applies regardless of the total estimated fees associated with this Request because it will aid the efficient processing of this Request.

The undersigned believes the records sought by this Request have been reasonably described herein for purposes of the Freedom of Information Act. If NIST believes otherwise, please contact the undersigned at your earliest convenience so this Request can be revised in accordance with NIST's understanding of what constitutes a reasonable description.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly (telephone or email) if you have any questions or concerns regarding this request.

Very truly yours,

James R. Gourley, Esq.

In PDF(1): WTCI-30-P The file indicates that the floors in tower 1 and tower 2 that were impacted, were all 'Full Floors', tower 1 floors being occupied by a Marsh & McLennan.

A quick look at Marsh & McLennan's web site (MMC) and you'll find Kroll in the header as well as a EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF MMC being the president and chief executive officer of Kroll - Ben F. Allen.

On site bio:

"Ben F. Allen, age 43, is president and chief executive officer of Kroll, a position he assumed in March 2008. In July 2007 Mr. Allen was named chief operating officer of Kroll while continuing in his position as president of Kroll’s Technology Services Group. He led the Technology Services Group, comprised of Kroll Ontrack, Kroll Factual Data and Kroll’s background screening and substance abuse testing businesses, beginning in January 2005. Previously, Mr. Allen was president of Kroll Ontrack, the firm’s legal technologies and data recovery business, following Kroll’s acquisition of Ontrack Data International, Inc. in June 2002. Mr. Allen had been president and chief executive officer of Ontrack Data International since July 2001, and previously served in several roles for that firm, including as chief operating officer and general manager of the U.K. and France offices."

I'm sure more red flags will rise with a thorough investigation.
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