Gas pipeline facilities, leaks, scheduled replacements (Town Clerk)
| Submitted | Oct. 28, 2014 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, 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 fees cannot be waived, 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,
Beryl Lipton
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 28, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Michael Bouchard
Dear Ms. Lipton,
The Town of Groton has received your request for public information filed under M.G.L. Chapter 66 Section 10 for:
* 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.
The only known “active” leak is at the intersection of Hollis Street and Longley Road. It is a grade 1 or minor leak that has been there for some time. Please be advised that the Town does not have other records in its possession which are responsive to your request.
The Town acknowledges receipt of this identical request originally submitted on October 28, 2014 . Please find attached its response issued on October 30, 2014.
Under 950 CMR 32.08, you may appeal this response to the Supervisor of Public Records within 90 days.
Sincerely,
Michael Bouchard
Town Clerk
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From: Michael Bouchard
Copied from attached email:
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Dear Ms. Lipton,
The Town of Groton has received your request for public information filed under M.G.L. Chapter 66 Section 10 for:
* 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.
Please be advised that the Town does not have records in its possession which are responsive to your request.
Under 950 CMR 32.08, you may appeal this response to the Supervisor of Public Records within 90 days.
Sincerely,
Michael Bouchard
Town Clerk