California DMV and Cybertruck
| Submitted | Dec. 10, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Aarian Marshall
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any documents related to the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Tesla "Cybertruck". This request includes, but is not limited to, data, safety reports, presentations, permits, applications, schedules, schematics, budget documents, and correspondence between any DMV agency, employee or representative pertaining to or with the Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla's recently announced all-electric battery-powered light commercial vehicle.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Louise Matsakis
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 10, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Motor Vehicles
Hello,
I forwarded your follow-up to the attorney assigned to your request. For future reference, please send e-mailed Public Record Act requests to Joseph Chapman, Assistant Chief Counsel, at Joseph.Chapman@dmv.ca.gov<mailto:Joseph.Chapman@dmv.ca.gov>.
Michael Rand, Attorney
Department of Motor Vehicles
Legal Affairs Division
Tel: (916) 657-6469
Fax: (916) 657-6243
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From: Department of Motor Vehicles
December 20, 2019
Louise Matsakis
MuckRock News
Re: Public Records Act Request
19-01681
Dear Ms. Matsakis:
The California Department of Motor Vehicles acknowledges receipt of your email dated and received on December 10, 2019, requesting the following records pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code section 6250 et seq.).
"Any documents related to the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Tesla "Cybertruck". This request includes, but not limited to, data, safety reports, presentations, permits, applications, schedules, schematics, budget documents, and correspondence between any DMV agency, employee or representative pertaining to or with the Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla's recently announced all-electric battery-powered light commercial vehicles."
There are no identifiable documents responsive to your request.
Sincerely,
Emily Bisnett
Attorney
Department of Motor Vehicles
Legal Affairs Division
2415 1st Avenue, MS-C128
Sacramento, CA 95818
Tel: 916-657-6469
Fax: 916-657-6243
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From: Aarian Marshall
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Louise Matsakis