FirstNet Proposals and Responses (Office of the Governor)

Michael Morisy filed this request with the Office of the Governor of Louisiana.
Multi Request FirstNet Proposals and Responses
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From: Michael Morisy

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the the Louisiana Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

* All the information about the plan FirstNet sent to the Governor's Office in late September and your state's response to FirstNet or the First Responder Network Authority.
* Any requests by state officials for access to inspect national FirstNet contracts and MOUs with AT&T.

As background for responding to this request, FirstNet is a organization within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration established in 2012 for the sole purpose of setting up a nationwide cellular network that first responders can use. Earlier this year, FirstNet signed a deal with AT&T this year and in September submitted a plan to all 50 states for the rollout of this network. States have 90 days to either opt in to the plan (binding them to AT&T for 25 years) or develop an alternative plan of their own, with no response opting the state into the AT&T plan.

There is more information on FirstNet and the proposal process available at the following article:

http://m.urgentcomm.com/ntiafirstnet/firstnet-att-release-state-plans-governors-make-opt-inopt-out-decisions-mid-december

As well as on FirstNet’s webiste: https://www.firstnet.gov

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 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Michael Morisy

From: Muckrock Staff

To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following request, copied below. 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: Office of the Governor

It appears that this a duplicate of the request sent to our office on Monday. If I’m missing something, please let me know as I will delete the request below.

Thanks and have a great day!

Sherry G. Lassere, CP
Assistant to Executive Counsel, Matthew F. Block
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(225) 342-7015 - Main
(225) 342-8212 - Direct
(225) 208-1524 - Fax

From: Office of the Governor

Your public records request regarding FirstNet proposals and responses has been received by the Office of the Governor. We are conducting a search for records. Once the search is finished, the records will be reviewed for privileges and exemptions. We will contact you as soon as the review is completed, and all non-exempt records will be made available to you.

Thanks and have a great day!

Sherry G. Lassere, CP
Assistant to Executive Counsel, Matthew F. Block
[Email Sig 2]

(225) 342-7015 - Main
(225) 342-8212 - Direct
(225) 208-1524 - Fax

From: Office of the Governor

The Office of the Governor is still searching for records and/or reviewing them for exemptions and privileges. Once finished with the review process, all non-exempt records will be made available to you. It is estimated the records will be available on or before March 30, 2020.

Thank you.

Public Records Requests
Division of Administration
State of Louisiana
Email: doapublicrecords@la.gov<mailto:doapublicrecords@la.gov>

From: Office of the Governor

Dear Requester:

You are receiving this email because you have presented a request for public records to the Office of the Governor.

Governor John Bel Edwards issued Proclamation No. JBE 2020-30<https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/ExecutiveOrders/JBE-EO-30.pdf> in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Section 5 states, “Legal deadlines, including liberative prescription and peremptive periods applicable to legal proceedings in all courts, administrative agencies, and boards, are hereby suspended until at least Monday, April 13, 2020…” Accordingly, the legal deadline for the delivery of public records is suspended until April 13, 2020.

The suspension of legal deadlines may be further extended. We will keep you updated on any changes as we are made aware of them.

We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Public Records Requests
Office of the Governor
State of Louisiana
Email: govpublicrecords@la.gov<mailto:govpublicrecords@la.gov>

From: Office of the Governor

Dear Requester:

You are receiving this email because you have presented a request for public records to the Office of the Governor.

Governor John Bel Edwards issued Proclamation No. JBE 2020-30<https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/ExecutiveOrders/JBE-EO-30.pdf> in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Section 5A states, “Legal deadlines, including liberative prescription and peremptive periods applicable to legal proceedings in all courts, administrative agencies, and boards, are hereby suspended until at least Monday, April 13, 2020…”.

Governor Edwards issued Proclamation No. JBE 2020-41<https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/Proclamations/2020/modified/41-JBE-2020-Public-Health-Emergency.pdf> on April 2, extending the suspension of legal deadlines until April 30, 2020. See Section 5H. Accordingly, the legal deadline for our office’s delivery of public records is further suspended until April 30, 2020.

The suspension of legal deadlines may be further extended. We will keep you updated on any changes as we are made aware of them.

We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Public Records Requests
Office of the Governor
State of Louisiana
Email: govpublicrecords@la.gov<mailto:govpublicrecords@la.gov>

From: Office of the Governor

You are receiving this email because you have presented a request for public records to the Office of the Governor.

Governor John Bel Edwards issued Proclamation No. JBE 2020-30<https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/ExecutiveOrders/JBE-EO-30.pdf> in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Section 5A states, “Legal deadlines, including liberative prescription and peremptive periods applicable to legal proceedings in all courts, administrative agencies, and boards, are hereby suspended until at least Monday, April 13, 2020…”.

Governor Edwards issued Proclamation No. JBE 2020-41<https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/Proclamations/2020/modified/41-JBE-2020-Public-Health-Emergency.pdf> on April 2, extending the suspension of legal deadlines until April 30, 2020. See Section 5H.

Governor Edwards issued Proclamation No. JBE 2020-52<https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/Proclamations/2020/52-JBE-2020-Stay-at-Home-Order.pdf> on April 30, extending the suspension of legal deadlines until May 15, 2020. See Section 5H. Accordingly, the legal deadlines set forth in the Public Records Act, including the three-day determination period, are further suspended until May 15, 2020.

The suspension of legal deadlines may be further extended. We will keep you updated on any changes as we are made aware of them.

We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Public Records Requests
Office of the Governor
State of Louisiana
Email: govpublicrecords@la.gov<mailto:govpublicrecords@la.gov>

From: Office of the Governor

You are receiving this email because you have presented a request for public records to the Office of the Governor.

Governor John Bel Edwards issued Proclamation No. JBE 2020-30<https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/ExecutiveOrders/JBE-EO-30.pdf> in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Section 5A states, “Legal deadlines, including liberative prescription and peremptive periods applicable to legal proceedings in all courts, administrative agencies, and boards, are hereby suspended until at least Monday, April 13, 2020…”.

Governor Edwards issued Proclamation No. JBE 2020-41<https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/Proclamations/2020/modified/41-JBE-2020-Public-Health-Emergency.pdf> on April 2, extending the suspension of legal deadlines until April 30, 2020. See Section 5H.

Governor Edwards issued Proclamation No. JBE 2020-52<https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/Proclamations/2020/52-JBE-2020-Stay-at-Home-Order.pdf> on April 30, extending the suspension of legal deadlines until May 15, 2020. See Section 5H.

Governor Edwards issued Proclamation No. JBE 2020-59<https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/Proclamations/2020/59-JBE-2020.pdf> on May 14, extending the suspension of legal deadlines until June 5, 2020. See Section 3H. Accordingly, the legal deadlines set forth in the Public Records Act are further suspended until June 5, 2020.

The suspension of legal deadlines may be further extended. We will keep you updated on any changes as we are made aware of them.

We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Public Records Requests
Office of the Governor
State of Louisiana
Email: govpublicrecords@la.gov<mailto:govpublicrecords@la.gov>

From: Office of the Governor

The Office of the Governor is still searching for and/or reviewing documents for exemptions and privileges pursuant to your March 9, 2020 public records request. Once finished with the review process, all non-exempt records will be made available to you. It is estimated the records will be made available to you on or before June 19, 2020.

Thank you.

Public Records Requests
Office of the Governor
State of Louisiana
Email: govpublicrecords@la.gov<mailto:govpublicrecords@la.gov>

From: Office of the Governor

The Office of the Governor is still searching for and/or reviewing documents for exemptions and privileges pursuant to your March 9, 2020 public records request. Once finished with the review process, all non-exempt records will be made available to you. It is estimated the records will be made available to you on or before June 26, 2020.

Thank you.

Public Records Requests
Office of the Governor
State of Louisiana
Email: govpublicrecords@la.gov<mailto:govpublicrecords@la.gov>

From: Office of the Governor

Mr. Morisy,

Attached are the public records responsive to your March 9, 2020 public records request. The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and the Division of Administration, Office of State Procurement may have records responsive to your request. Please direct your request to those State entities. With this response, the we consider your request satisfied and will close our file.

Thank you.

Public Records Requests
Office of the Governor
State of Louisiana
Email: govpublicrecords@la.gov<mailto:govpublicrecords@la.gov>

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