Requests
We track all public records requests filed through our system, adding correspondence and responsive records to the public domain.
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Requests that have informed our most recent reporting.

Air quality access: Using complaints, violations and fines to pinpoint local polluters
by Dillon Bergin
Awaiting Response
Air pollution notices of violation and/or notice of penalty
Dillon Bergin sent this request to the Chicago Department of Public Health of Chicago, IL
Completed
Air Pollution, Odor or Dust Complaint Request
Dillon Bergin sent this request to the Chicago 311 City Services of Chicago, IL
Completed
"Violation" letters and “enforcement action" letters
Dillon Bergin sent this request to the Department of Environmental Management of Indiana

Air Quality Access: Three requests to help you scrutinize local environmental standards
by Dillon Bergin
Fix Required
Bureau of Air Forms Applications for Modification to a CAAPP Permit
Dillon Bergin sent this request to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency of Illinois
Fix Required
Bureau of Air Forms data on startups, shutdowns and malfunctions
Dillon Bergin sent this request to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency of Illinois
Completed
Connecticut: Denied Personalized License Plates
Adam Steinbaugh sent this request to the Department of Motor Vehicles of Connecticut
Completed
Conor Skelding sent this request to the Department of Motor Vehicles of New York
Completed
Rejected personalized (aka "vanity) license plates in 2013 (New Jersey)
Shawn Musgrave sent this request to the Motor Vehicle Commission of New Jersey
Completed
Rejected Vanity Plates in Montana
Troy Carter sent this request to the Montana Department of Justice of Montana
Completed
Vanity plate rejections since 2016 (NYS DMV)
Conor Skelding sent this request to the Department of Motor Vehicles of New York
Recently completed
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Holocaust Survey (North Colonie Central School District)
Jackson Parker sent this request to the North Colonie Central School District of New York
Completed
Peekskill School District Service Contract Agreements
Jordan sent this request to the Peekskill City School District of Peekskill, NY
Completed
Tristen Taylor Werner sent this request to the Washoe County Health District of Washoe County, NV
Completed
M. Arasoi sent this request to the Vancouver Public Schools District of Vancouver, WA
Completed
Emma North-Best sent this request to the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States of America
Recently rejected
No Responsive Documents
Agency predictive model documentation (New York State Department of Labor)
Todd Feathers sent this request to the New York State Department of Labor of New York
No Responsive Documents
Anomalous Sightings at Limerick Generating Station
Dustin Slaughter sent this request to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of the United States of America
No Responsive Documents
Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs
Sandy Marz sent this request to the Nevada Department Of Tourism And Cultural Affairs of Carson City, NV
No Responsive Documents
Tristen Taylor Werner sent this request to the Carson City School District of Carson City, NV
No Responsive Documents
Connecticut § 53-37 Arrests Since 2000 (Stratford Police Department)
Adam Steinbaugh sent this request to the Stratford Police Department of Stratford, CT