Brockton's natural gas situation

Caitlin Russell filed this request with the Brockton City Clerk of Brockton, MA.
Due April 13, 2017
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

Communications

From: Caitlin Russell

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, ยง10, I hereby request the following records:

* All maps of pipeline facilities (services, mains, regulators, etc.) provided by utility companies, including details regarding the age or dates of the installation of the pipeline, the material of the pipeline, and whether the pipeline is high pressure or low pressure. If you have these maps in shape files or in arc GIS, those formats are preferable.

* The most recent inventory of outstanding leaks on the distribution system within the boundaries of municipality, including the location of the leak, date the leak was identified/classified, the grade of the leak, whether the leak has been reclassified or designated for repair, and the date on which the inventory was compiled.

* The list or map of pipeline segments currently scheduled for replacement.

This information should be available to the municipality as required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 164, Section 144 (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXII/Chapter164/Section144).

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Caitlin Russell

From: Nurbaity Faris

Dear Caitlin,

We received your records request in regards to:

* All maps of pipeline facilities (services, mains, regulators, etc.)
provided by utility companies, including details regarding the age or dates
of the installation of the pipeline, the material of the pipeline, and
whether the pipeline is high pressure or low pressure. If you have these
maps in shape files or in arc GIS, those formats are preferable.

* The most recent inventory of outstanding leaks on the distribution system
within the boundaries of municipality, including the location of the leak,
date the leak was identified/classified, the grade of the leak, whether the
leak has been reclassified or designated for repair, and the date on which
the inventory was compiled.
* The list or map of pipeline segments currently scheduled for replacement.

.We are unable to assist you in that inquiry as we do not have those
records available in our office. What I can do is forward your e-mail
request to DPW (Department of Public Works) and the Commissioner should be
able to help.

Their contact number is : 508-580-7135
dpwadministrationstaff@cobma.us

Please let me know if you have additional questions or concerns. Have a
great day.
--

Best,

The Office of the City Clerk
Tel: (508)580-7114
Brockton City Hall
45 School St.
Brockton, MA 02301

From: Robin Sullivan

Hello Caitlin, please note we have forwarded your request to the DPW
Department on March 30, 2017. If you need to contact the DPW Department,
their number is (508) 580-7135. Their email is
dpwadministrationstaff@cobma.us
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City Clerk's Office
45 School St.
Brockton, MA
02301
tel. (508) 580-7114

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