Mass Dept of Agriculture docs on "destroyed" livestock
| Submitted | April 3, 2016 |
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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:
Any and all written orders for the killing and disposal of diseased livestock animals.
Any and all documentation related to compensation by the Commonwealth or federal government for the destruction of diseased 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 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Evan Anderson
From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Morning Mr. Anderson,
Could you tell me the time frame you are looking for on the request below? 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 your response. The time frame for which I am seeking records is between January 1, 2000 and the date this request is processed.
Sincerely,
Evan
From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Morning Mr. Anderson,
Please see attached letter regarding your 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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April 11, 2016
Evan Anderson VIA EMAIL
MuckRock
requests@muckrock.com
RE: Public Records Request for orders to destroy livestock and any compensation given by the Commonwealth or federal government
Dear Mr. Anderson:
This letter is in response to your email dated April 3, 2016 requesting copies of any and all written orders for the killing and disposal of diseased livestock and any records related to compensation given by the Commonwealth or federal government on the destruction of diseased livestock from 2000 to April 3, 2016.
The Department is working on your request. It will take longer than 10 days to respond.
If you have any questions, please call me at 617-626-1718 or send an email to carol.szocik@state.ma.us.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Carol A. Szocik
Paralegal
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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 April 3, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 April 3, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Szocik, Carol (AGR)
Good Morning Mr. Anderson,
Please see attached letter and file regarding your 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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From: Evan Anderson
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Evan Anderson
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