Apple Recycling (Michigan)
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| Tracking # |
FOIA 1099-20 |
| Submitted | Nov. 15, 2019 |
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From: Jason Koebler
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Apple Inc.’s annual recycling report submitted for compliance for the Electronics Waste Takeback Program for 2016, 2017, and 2018, and 2019 as well as any other documents that show compliance with the program. Any documents that list the specific e-waste recycling centers used by Apple to fulfill its manufacturer e-cycling obligations as well as the quantity and type of electronics that were recycled on Apple’s behalf. Any proposal or registration documents submitted by Apple between 2016 and the time this request is processed.
In addition, I am requesting any emails or digital communications between Apple, Inc. and this office in 2018 and 2019.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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,
Jason Koebler
From: Department of Environmental Quality
Mr. Jason Koebler Tracking code: FOIA 1099-20
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DEPT MR 83305
411A Highland Avenue
Somerville, Massachusetts 02144‐2516
Dear Mr. Koebler:
SUBJECT: FOIA 1099-20: Request for Disclosure of Official Files
This notice is issued in response to your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act, 1976 PA 442, as amended (FOIA), received on November 18, 2019.
You have requested the following information: Apple Inc.’s annual recycling report submitted for compliance for the Electronics Waste Takeback Program for 2016,
2017, and 2018, and 2019 as well as any other documents that show compliance with the program.
Your request will be forwarded to the following divisions: MMD*
You will be contacted by the divisions on or before: November 25, 2019
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) website contains information about our FOIA policy and procedure, public written summary, and several online databases at www.michigan.gov/eglefoia<http://www.michigan.gov/eglefoia>.
Please note that in the near future, all EGLE FOIA requests will be submitted using an online portal. Additional updates and details will be provided as the launch date nears.
EGLE FOIA
800-662-9278 | EGLE-FOIA@michigan.gov<mailto:EGLE-FOIA@michigan.gov>
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*Abbreviations:
* AQD: Air Quality Division
* DWEHD: Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division
* MMD: Materials Management Division
* OGMD: Oil, Gas, and Minerals Division
* RRD: Remediation and Redevelopment Division
* WRD: Water Resources Division
From: Department of Environmental Quality
-Mr. Jason Koebler
The Solid Waste Section within the Materials Management Division (MMD) has information regarding FOIA 1099-20 that is estimated to cost $112.34 to obtain (Cost estimate attached). Would you like to proceed with invoicing? Please advise. If we do not hear back from you by close of business January 13, 2020 this FOIA will be closed and if you are still interested in the information at that time you will have to submit a new FOIA request. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter.
Hope Sandelius
GOA / FOIA Liaison
(231) 876-4433
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
Materials Management Division (MMD)
Cadillac District Office
EGLE-MMD-FOIA@michigan.gov<mailto:EGLE-MMD-FOIA@michigan.gov>
From: Jason Koebler
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $112.34 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 15, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 25, 2019. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA 1099-20.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Environmental Quality
An estimate was sent on 11/26/2019 your response to accept or decline the estimate must be submitted by Jan 13th. Once and invoice is created and paid the documents you have requested can be released. You are also welcome to come in and review documents at no cost at our Lansing office.
Hope Sandelius
GOA / FOIA Liaison
(231) 876-4433
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
Materials Management Division (MMD)
Cadillac District Office
EGLE-MMD-FOIA@michigan.gov<mailto:EGLE-MMD-FOIA@michigan.gov>
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From: Department of Environmental Quality
Attached you will find the original estimate from 11-26-19 please accept or decline this estimate. As we do not accept payment via email I am unsure what check you are referring too. I will follow up with an invoice once estimate has been accepted.
Hope Sandelius
GOA / FOIA Liaison
(231) 876-4433
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
Materials Management Division (MMD)
Cadillac District Office
EGLE-MMD-FOIA@michigan.gov<mailto:EGLE-MMD-FOIA@michigan.gov>
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From: Department of Environmental Quality
Please see attached the original email sent on 11/26 with estimate attached. Today is the closing date for this estimate, and would like to know if you would like us to proceed with invoicing at this time
Please let us know by the close of business today.
Thank you
Krista McMillan
FOIA Liaison
Materials Management Division
Cadillac District Office
From: Jason Koebler
Hi, yes, please invoice us. I believe we mailed you a check for this request already.
From: Department of Environmental Quality
-Mr. Jason Koebler
Attached is invoice 761-10493866 in the amount of $112.34. If you decide to pay online through https://www.thepayplace.com/mi/deq/foia and then send me the confirmation number, we can work at getting your records out to you ASAP. Just an FYI, if you pay using this site it will ask you to include everything after the "-" for the FOIA invoice number, please just enter 10493866. If you mail in a check, it can take up to a month to receive the check and your information will be delayed until the payment is processed.
EGLE
Cashiers Office
PO Box 30657
Lansing, MI 489009-8157
Krista McMillan
FOIA Liaison
Materials Management Division
Cadillac District Office
From: Michael Morisy
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $112.34 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Department of Environmental Quality
FOIA Office
P.O. Box 30657
Lansing, MI 48909-7957
From: Department of Environmental Quality
Please find attached a notice pertaining to your recent Freedom of Information Act request.
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