Maine DEP — Sprague request

Sabrina Shankman filed this request with the Department of Environmental Protection of Maine.
Submitted June 5, 2020
Status
Completed

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From: Sabrina Shankman

Subject: Maine Freedom of Access Act Request: Maine DEP — Sprague request

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Maine Freedom of Access Act, I hereby request the following records:

Inspection reports from Sprague's South Portland and Searsport facilities from 2000 to present

Communication between Maine DEP and Sprague regarding the 2014 notices of violation from the EPA and the amendment of its 2015 licenses in both locations.

Communication between Maine DEP and EPA regarding the 2014 notices of violation and the recent enforcement action and consent decree against Sprague.

Throughput values for Sprague's South Portland and Searsport facilities going back five years. Please include throughput of both asphalt and no. 6 fuel (separately) for each location.

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 1 M.R.S.A. § 408(6). 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.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Sabrina Shankman

From: Department of Environmental Protection

Subject: RE: Maine Freedom of Access Act Request: Maine DEP — Sprague request

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Your request has been forwarded to DEP’s FOAA coordinator and is currently under review. You will receive a follow up email from Mr. Martin, next week.

David R. Madore
Director of Communications, Education & Outreach/Legislative Liaison
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
(207) 287-5842 (desk)
www.maine.gov/dep<http://www.maine.gov/dep>

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Subject: Re: Maine Freedom of Access Act Request: Maine DEP — Sprague request

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Thanks very much!
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Sabrina Shankman
Reporter
InsideClimate News <http://www.insideclimatenews.org>
Portland, ME

m: 207-576-0231
@shankman

From: Department of Environmental Protection

Subject: RE: Maine Freedom of Access Act Request: Maine DEP — Sprague request

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Hi Sabrina:

I completed my review of currently compiled records this week. I’m still waiting on some responsive former staff member correspondence anticipated to be responsive but I can send you what we have currently on Monday.

Kevin Martin
Compliance & Procedures Specialist
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
(207) 287-4305
kevin.martin@maine.gov<mailto:kevin.martin@maine.gov>

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Subject: Re: Maine Freedom of Access Act Request: Maine DEP — Sprague request

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Hi Kevin,

That's great — thanks! I'll look forward to seeing that on Monday.

And in the meantime, have a great weekend!

Sabrina
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Sabrina Shankman
Reporter
InsideClimate News <http://www.insideclimatenews.org>
Portland, ME

m: 207-576-0231
@shankman

From: Department of Environmental Protection

Subject: RE: Maine Freedom of Access Act Request: Maine DEP — Sprague request

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Hi Sabrina,
I hope this email finds you well?! I believe we have responded to this request and I am unaware of any outstanding information we need to provide. If that is not correct, please let me know otherwise is there a way to put a halt to these “reminder” emails???
Thank you,
Dave

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