MA COVID-19 wastewater surveillance
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| Tracking # |
BIDLS-2022-55 |
| Submitted | May 6, 2022 |
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From: Betsy Ladyzhets
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1) Any applications and/or related documents submitted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) for funding to conduct COVID-19 surveillance in Massachusetts wastewater/sewersheds.
2) For all sewersheds/wastewater treatment plants that are conducting COVID-19 surveillance in the state, all documentation that describes the endpoint of that information, e.g. a database, and all documentation about the layout of the database’s tables and fields, and that provides the definitions of any field names, codes, and abbreviations used in the database.
The Documenting COVID-19 project, housed at MuckRock, is a nonprofit organization working on behalf of news organizations, academics and other public bodies to provide clear, timely information for public dissemination. We have recently published our findings in The New York Times, The Washington Post and other publications.
This information is in the public interest as COVID-19 remains a threat to public health. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer than the required amount of time, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
If you have any questions about this request, you are welcome to reach me at 860-805-4995.
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 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,
Betsy Ladyzhets
From: Department of Public Health
Good afternoon,
I have received your request for records and we are processing it now.
Thanks!
Monica
Monica Mitteness, MPH, CHES
Surveillance Epidemiologist 1
Office of Integrated Surveillance and Informatics Services
Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
305 South Street, Boston, MA 02130
Phone: 617-366-7123
Fax: 617-983-6813
Email: Monica.Mitteness@mass.gov<mailto:Monica.Mitteness@mass.gov>
Pronouns: she/her/hers
From: Betsy Ladyzhets
Hi Monica,
Thank you for the update! Let me know if you have any questions about the request; you can reach me here or at 860-805-4995.
Best,
Betsy
From: Department of Public Health
Good afternoon,
I am processing the request now and am requesting an extension on this deadline (May 20) with a new date of May 27.
Thank you!
Monica
Monica Mitteness, MPH, CHES
Surveillance Epidemiologist 1
Office of Integrated Surveillance and Informatics Services
Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
305 South Street, Boston, MA 02130
Phone: 617-366-7123
Fax: 617-983-6813
Email: Monica.Mitteness@mass.gov<mailto:Monica.Mitteness@mass.gov>
Pronouns: she/her/hers
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From: Betsy Ladyzhets
Hi Monica,
That's fine with me, thank you for the update! Let me know if you have any questions about the request.
Thanks,
Betsy
From: Department of Public Health
Good afternoon!
Due to the holiday I am requesting a further extension on this deadline (May 27th) with a new completion date of June 10th.
My apologies for the inconvenience, the summer holiday season has started!
Please let me know if this works for you, I will try and get this to you before the date if able.
Thanks!
Monica
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From: Betsy Ladyzhets
Hi Monica,
Yes, that's fine with me. Thank you for the update!
Best,
Betsy
From: Department of Public Health
Good afternoon!
I am requesting a further extension on this deadline (June 10) with a new completion date of June 17th.
My apologies for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding!
Thanks!
Monica
Monica Mitteness, MPH, CHES
Surveillance Epidemiologist 1
Office of Integrated Surveillance and Informatics Services
Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
305 South Street, Boston, MA 02130
Fax: 617-983-6813
Email: Monica.Mitteness@mass.gov<mailto:Monica.Mitteness@mass.gov>
Pronouns: she/her/hers
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From: Department of Public Health
Good afternoon,
Please find the attached documents in response to your recent public records request.
Thank you,
Monica
Monica Mitteness, MPH, CHES
Surveillance Epidemiologist 1
Office of Integrated Surveillance and Informatics Services
Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
305 South Street, Boston, MA 02130
Phone: 617-366-7123
Fax: 617-983-6813
Email: Monica.Mitteness@mass.gov<mailto:Monica.Mitteness@mass.gov>
Pronouns: she/her/hers
From: Betsy Ladyzhets
Hi Monica,
Thank you so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Betsy Ladyzhets
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