Iowa Department of Corrections emails containing #NoDAPL
| Submitted | Oct. 5, 2016 |
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From: Christopher Thomas
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Iowa Open Records Law (Code Chapter 22), I hereby request the following records:
Any emails sent or received by any employee of the Iowa Department of Corrections between the dates of September 11, 2016 and October 5, 2016 containing the keyword/hashtag "#NoDAPL".
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Christopher Thomas
Investigative Journalist, Unicorn Riot - an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit
www.unicornriot.ninja
From: Scaletta, Fred [DOC]
Mr. Thomas,
Can you tell me if both requests are related to the Dakota Access Pipeline?
Thanks.
Fred Scaletta, Assistant Director
Iowa Department of Corrections
Fred.Scaletta@iowa.gov<mailto:Fred.Scaletta@iowa.gov>
Office: (515) 725-5707
Pager: (515) 284-9004
From: Christopher Thomas
Yes, they are directly related.
From: Scaletta, Fred [DOC]
There are over 2,000 emails within the Iowa DOC email system that reference, protest, protests, protestor or protestors within the time period requested. A review to determine the emails that are related to the Dakota Access Pipeline, plus any required redaction will take a considerable amount of staff time. The Iowa Department of Corrections costs, including, review, redacting and copy time is $15.00 per hour plus copy cost at .15 per page.
The other request containing hashtag and/or "#NoDAPL" has been completed and there are 28 emails that need to be reviewed.
Please advise if your agency is willing to pay the costs. If so, a cost amount will be provided. Once the payment is received, the Iowa DOC will proceed with processing your request.
Fred Scaletta, Assistant Director
Iowa Department of Corrections
Fred.Scaletta@iowa.gov<mailto:Fred.Scaletta@iowa.gov>
Office: (515) 725-5707
Pager: (515) 284-9004
From: Christopher Thomas
Mr. Scaletta,
My news agency is willing to pay any costs associated with producing records responsive to this request. Please proceed. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
sincerely,
Christopher Schiano
From: Department of Corrections
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
From: Scaletta, Fred
Chris, What is your office phone number?
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