Funding to CDL training programs (Department of Transportation)
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| Tracking # |
P001481-092523 |
| Multi Request | Funding to CDL training programs |
| Submitted | Sept. 21, 2023 |
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Communications
From: Rachel Premack
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
I am requesting copies of public records regarding the public funding of commercial drivers' license training programs from 01/01/2018 to 12/31/2022. These programs are designed to prepare students to meet the qualifications to become a qualified entry-level commercial truck driver. Funds for these programs were made available through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Specifically, I request information regarding the following:
- Budget documents for the full date range noted above, including planning documents, proposals, and research reports
- Spending reports
- Communications, including internal emails, press releases, and meeting notes and transcripts, that include the phrase "commercial drivers' license"
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, and is not made 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 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,
Rachel Premack
From: Department of Transportation
Please note that MassDOT looks forward to providing you the information you seek under the public records law.
You may submit your public records requests in several ways:
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By Fax:
(857) 368-0615
By U.S. Mail, or In-Person:
Public Records Requests
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Boston, MA 02116
By Email:
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We look forward to assisting you with your public records request.
From: Department of Transportation
Dear Ms. Premack,
Your public records request (see below) has been automatically entered, and assigned our Reference Number P001481-092523 for tracking purposes. Please note that your request is deemed received on the first business day after it has been entered in accordance with the Massachusetts Public Records Law; this is an automated response and does not mean it has been viewed by our department if received outside of non-business hours. copies of public records regarding the public funding of commercial drivers' license training programs from 01/01/2018 to 12/31/2022. These programs are designed to prepare students to meet the qualifications to become a qualified entry-level commercial truck driver. Funds for these programs were made available through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Specifically, I request information regarding the following:
- Budget documents for the full date range noted above, including planning documents, proposals, and research reports
- Spending reports
- Communications, including internal emails, press releases, and meeting notes and transcripts, that include the phrase "commercial drivers' license"
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From: Department of Transportation
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October 12, 2023 Rachel Premack DEPT MR 152295 Boston, MA 02115 Re: Public Records Request for “copies of public records regarding the public funding of commercial drivers' license training programs from 01/01/2018 to 12/31/2022. These programs are designed to prepare students to meet the qualifications to become a qualified entry-level commercial truck driver. Funds for these programs were made available through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Specifically, I request information regarding the following:
- Budget documents for the full date range noted above, including planning documents, proposals, and research reports
- Spending reports
- Communications, including internal emails, press releases, and meeting notes and transcripts, that include the phrase "commercial drivers' license"” Our Reference No.: P001481-092523 Good Afternoon, The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (“MassDOT”) is in receipt of your request for public records described above. Please be advised that we will require additional time to respond to your request due to the following the potential volume of responsive records based on the date range and categories of record sought. As a result, we may extend the time to respond to your initial request by up to an additional five (5) business days from our receipt or, if additional time if you are agreeable to a response date beyond this timeframe. Further, your request for "Communications, including internal emails, press releases, and meeting notes and transcripts, that include the phrase 'commercial drivers' license'” is quite broad. Are there certain keywords, or a narrowing date range, that you are interested in? Our office cannot respond efficiently nor affordably to this portion of the request until we hear back from you. Sincerely, Stephen Shorey Senior Counsel Office of the General Counsel
From: Rachel Premack
Dear Mr. Shorey,
You may disregard the request for "Communications, including internal emails, press releases, and meeting notes and transcripts, that include the phrase 'commercial drivers' license'" and please focus instead on:
- Budget documents for the full date range noted above, including planning documents, proposals, and research reports
- Spending reports
Thank you.
Best,
Rachel
From: Department of Transportation
Please note that MassDOT looks forward to providing you the information you seek under the public records law.
You may submit your public records requests in several ways:
By Online Portal:
Please visit the online portal<https://massachusettsdot.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/supporthome.aspx?lp=2&COID=64DA2B6806> and follow the directions. This new web portal will allow you to make requests, receive notifications, check the status and receive your records all from within a dedicated system. Like most web-based systems, you will initially have to create a user name and password, but that will only be a one-time requirement.
By Fax:
(857) 368-0615
By U.S. Mail, or In-Person:
Public Records Requests
MassDOT Office of the General Counsel
10 Park Plaza, Suite 3510
Boston, MA 02116
By Email:
If you would prefer to make your request by standard email, you may reply to this email with your request.
We look forward to assisting you with your public records request.
From: Rachel Premack
Following up on this request, thank you.
From: Department of Transportation
Please note that MassDOT looks forward to providing you the information you seek under the public records law.
You may submit your public records requests in several ways:
By Online Portal:
Please visit the online portal<https://massachusettsdot.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/supporthome.aspx?lp=2&COID=64DA2B6806> and follow the directions. This new web portal will allow you to make requests, receive notifications, check the status and receive your records all from within a dedicated system. Like most web-based systems, you will initially have to create a user name and password, but that will only be a one-time requirement.
By Fax:
(857) 368-0615
By U.S. Mail, or In-Person:
Public Records Requests
MassDOT Office of the General Counsel
10 Park Plaza, Suite 3510
Boston, MA 02116
By Email:
If you would prefer to make your request by standard email, you may reply to this email with your request.
We look forward to assisting you with your public records request.
From: Department of Transportation
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January 4, 2023
Rachel Premack
DEPT MR 152295
Boston, MA 02115
Re: Public Records Request for “copies of public records regarding the public funding of commercial drivers' license training programs from 01/01/2018 to 12/31/2022. These programs are designed to prepare students to meet the qualifications to become a qualified entry-level commercial truck driver. Funds for these programs were made available through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Specifically, I request information regarding the following:
- Budget documents for the full date range noted above, including planning documents, proposals, and research reports
- Spending reports
Our Reference No.: P001481-092523
Ms. Premack,
Thank you for the patience on this. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (“MassDOT”) is in receipt of your request for public records described above. MassDOT is also in receipt of your October 29, 2023 message indicating: “You may disregard the request for ‘Communications, including internal emails, press releases, and meeting notes and transcripts, that include the phrase 'commercial drivers' license'" and please focus instead on: - Budget documents for the full date range noted above, including planning documents, proposals, and research reports - Spending reports.”
After consulting with relevant record custodians, I was informed that the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Grants are awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor. You can follow this link to learn more about these grants: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/grants. Further, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) awards grants for driving schools that train in CDL. You may wish to contact FMCSA for this information.
In addition, you could contact the Division of Occupational Licensure for certain responsive records by following these links: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-private-occupational-school-education and https://www.mass.gov/forms/dol-opsi-public-records-requests.
With respect to the requested spending reports, please note the RMV does not receive grant funding from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Therefore, the RMV does not possess responsive spending reports.
Sincerely, Stephen Shorey Senior Counsel Office of the General Counsel
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