Mass. Department of Agriculture applications to feed garbage to swine
| Submitted | March 4, 2015 |
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From: Evan Anderson
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, ยง10, I hereby request the following records:
A copy of all completed application forms for license to feed garbage to swine or other livestock animals.
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 fees cannot be waived, 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Evan Anderson
From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Afternoon Evan,
The Department is in receipt of your request and has a question concerning the information you want. Do you have a time period for the licenses? Please let me know. Thank you for your assistance.
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Afternoon Evan,
The Department is in receipt of your request and has a question concerning the information you want. Do you have a time period for the licenses? Please let me know. Thank you for your assistance.
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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From: Evan Anderson
Hi there,
Thank you for getting back to me. If possible, I would like all of the licenses, but if I must specify a time frame please let me know.
Thank you,
Evan
From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Garbage feeding permits are issued yearly, in January. We have the applications for 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. Please let me know what years you would like. Thank you.
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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From: Evan Anderson
Hello,
Thank you for getting back to me. I would like the permits for years 2012-2015.
Thank you,
Evan
From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Morning Mr. Anderson,
The Department of Agricultural Resources is in receipt of your request for copies of application forms for garbage feeding permits issued by the Department for the period of 2012 to 2015. The Department is currently working on your request. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you for your assistance.
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 4, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Afternoon Mr. Anderson,
Before we can complete your request, could you voluntarily provide us with additional information on what you intend to use the information that we send you in order for us to reach a reasonable judgment regarding whether or not to release the information you are requesting? Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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From: Evan Anderson
Hi Ms. Szocik,
I am a journalist with a special interest in both public records and the food supply. I think these records will enlighten Massachusetts residents on an interesting way that garbage can be recycled/reused.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Evan
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 4, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Evan Anderson
Hello again,
Has a decision been made regarding whether or not to release this information to me?
Kindly,
Evan
From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Afternoon Evan,
The Department is still working on your request. At the current time, we have many requests that we are working on and work on them in order that they are received. We appreciate your patience and will be in contact with you soon.
Sincerely,
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Afternoon Evan,
The Department is still working on your request. At the current time, we have many requests that we are working on and work on them in order that they are received. We appreciate your patience and will be in contact with you soon.
Sincerely,
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Afternoon Evan,
The Department is still working on your request. At the current time, we have many requests that we are working on and work on them in order that they are received. We appreciate your patience and will be in contact with you soon.
Sincerely,
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Afternoon Evan,
The Department is still working on your request. At the current time, we have many requests that we are working on and work on them in order that they are received. We appreciate your patience and will be in contact with you soon.
Sincerely,
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Afternoon Evan,
The Department is still working on your request. At the current time, we have many requests that we are working on and work on them in order that they are received. We appreciate your patience and will be in contact with you soon.
Sincerely,
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Afternoon Evan,
The Department is still working on your request. At the current time, we have many requests that we are working on and work on them in order that they are received. We appreciate your patience and will be in contact with you soon.
Sincerely,
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 4, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Morning Evan,
We are still working on your request. Hopefully, we will have a response to you, next week. Thank you for your patience.
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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From: Evan Anderson
Hello,
I was told I would possibly have a response to my request this past week. Is there any update?
Sincerely,
Evaj
From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Morning Mr. Anderson,
I am still reviewing the records. I apologize, but I have many requests to do at the present time. I hope to have them ready by early next week. Thank you for your patience.
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 4, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Morning Mr. Anderson,
I am still working on your request and hope to have them ready soon.
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 4, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Afternoon Mr. Anderson,
The Department is almost finished with your request and hope to have it to you soon.
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Morning Mr. Anderson,
Please see attached letter and records pursuant to your public records request.
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
Department of Agricultural Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1718 phone
617-626-1850 fax
carol.szocik@state.ma.us
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