Cryptocurrency mining

Dear Sam:

Thank you for your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 4/28/2022 and given the reference number FOIL #W100450-042822 for tracking purposes. You may expect the Department's response to your request no later than 5/27/2022.

Record Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Materials prepared on the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining AND/OR the effect of cryptocurrency mining on New York's ability to meet its commitments under the CLCPA

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,

Sam Mellins

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 4/28/2022, Reference # W100450-042822 Dear Sam Mellins, In regard to your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request, be advised that DEC is continuing to process your FOIL request.  We estimate that DEC will complete its process by .  We will notify you in writing when/if the responsive materials are available for release or if more time is required to complete your request. 6/27/2022 If you have any questions in the interim, please call the FOIL Unit (518) 402-9522 and refer to FOIL request #W100450-042822, or simply reply to this email.  Thank you.

Sincerely, Records Access

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 4/28/2022, Reference # W100450-042822 Dear Sam Mellins, In regard to your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request, be advised that DEC is continuing to process your FOIL request.  We estimate that DEC will complete its process by .  We will notify you in writing when/if the responsive materials are available for release or if more time is required to complete your request. 7/27/2022 If you have any questions in the interim, please call the FOIL Unit at (518) 402-9522 and refer to FOIL request #W100450-042822, or simply reply to this email.  Thank you.

Sincerely, Records Access

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 4/28/2022, Reference # W100450-042822 Date: 07/06/2022

Dear Sam Mellins,

This is in response to your 4/28/2022 Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request seeking: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Materials prepared on the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining AND/OR the effect of cryptocurrency mining on New York's ability to meet its commitments under the CLCPA

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,

Sam Mellins

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has identified records responsive to your request and has uploaded those records into DEC's online FOIL request system.  Please visit the customer portal for DEC's online system by to log into your DEC FOIL account, where you can view and download the records. clicking here Be advised that DEC has withheld certain responsive documents or portions thereof from disclosure in accordance with one or more of the following provisions of the Public Officers Law (POL):

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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Albany, NY 12233-1500 Your FOIL request is now closed. Please reference FOIL #W100450-042822 in all future correspondence with DEC concerning this request.  Thank you. Sincerely, Records Access Office

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Dear Mr. Mellins:  Apologies as the access setting on the document was not changed to allow customer access.  That has been corrected.  Please log into you GQA account and you can access and download the record.
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