Request for Licensing Documentation

T. McElwee filed this request with the Department of State, Division of Licensing Services - New York of New York.
Tracking #

F2018-535

F2018-235

Status
Completed

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From: T. McElwee

To Whom It May Concern:

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

Division of Licensing Services materials for EMERALD SOLUTIONS LLC, holder of a Watch, Guard and Patrol Agency license with ID number 11000126753.

This request includes all covered Subject Matter involving the above mentioned licensee, especially (but not exclusively):
• Licensee Files, may include: copies of original and renewal application forms, investigation reports and determinations.
• Licensee Investigations, including: original request for applicant investigation or complaint registered against a licensee; investigation report.
• Hearing Files and Determinations, including; copies of hearing notices, transcripts, determinations.
• General Correspondence

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,

T. McElwee

From: Department of State, Division of Licensing Services - New York

An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.

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An interim response, stating the request is being processed.

From: Department of State, Division of Licensing Services - New York

An interim response, stating the request is being processed.

From: Department of State, Division of Licensing Services - New York

An interim response, stating the request is being processed.

From: Department of State, Division of Licensing Services - New York

An interim response, stating the request is being processed.

From: Department of State, Division of Licensing Services - New York

To T. McElwee:

This is in response to your request dated March 28, 2018, under New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) in which you seek:

[A]ll covered Subject Matter involving the above mentioned licensee [Emerald Solutions LLC], especially (but not exclusively):
* Licensee Files, may include: copies of original and renewal application forms, investigation reports and determinations,
* Licensee Investigations, including: original request for applicant investigation or complaint registered against a licensee; investigation report,
* Hearing Files and Determinations, including; copies of hearing notices, transcripts, determinations,
* General Correspondence

The Department's search of our records is complete and disclosable records have been identified. The records are provided herewith at no charge.

State agencies are required by FOIL and the Personal Privacy Protection Law (Public Officers Law §§ 87[2][b], 89[2], and 96[1]) to redact the personal identifying information from these records that, if disclosed, could constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Accordingly, the personal home addresses, government identification numbers, and bank account numbers have been redacted where they appeared in these records.

Additionally, certain records that respond to your request are exempt because they are "inter-agency or intra-agency materials which are not: statistical or factual tabulations or data; instructions to staff that affect the public; final agency policy or determinations; or external audits . . .." Public Officers Law § 87(2)(g).

Pursuant to Public Officers Law § 89(4)(a), you have thirty (30) days to take a written appeal of this determination. Any such appeal must be in writing and addressed to: Joseph Ball, Records Appeals Officer, NYS Department of State, One Commerce Plaza 11th Floor, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1120, Albany, New York 12231-0001.

Sincerely,

Cherise A. Watson
Assistant Records Access Officer
New York State Department of State

From: Department of State, Division of Licensing Services - New York

To T. McElwee:

This is in response to your request dated March 28, 2018, under New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) in which you seek:

[A]ll covered Subject Matter involving the above mentioned licensee [Emerald Solutions LLC], especially (but not exclusively):
* Licensee Files, may include: copies of original and renewal application forms, investigation reports and determinations,
* Licensee Investigations, including: original request for applicant investigation or complaint registered against a licensee; investigation report,
* Hearing Files and Determinations, including; copies of hearing notices, transcripts, determinations,
* General Correspondence

The Department's search of our records is complete and disclosable records have been identified. The records are provided herewith at no charge.

State agencies are required by FOIL and the Personal Privacy Protection Law (Public Officers Law §§ 87[2][b], 89[2], and 96[1]) to redact the personal identifying information from these records that, if disclosed, could constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Accordingly, the personal home addresses, government identification numbers, and bank account numbers have been redacted where they appeared in these records.

Additionally, certain records that respond to your request are exempt because they are "inter-agency or intra-agency materials which are not: statistical or factual tabulations or data; instructions to staff that affect the public; final agency policy or determinations; or external audits . . .." Public Officers Law § 87(2)(g).

Pursuant to Public Officers Law § 89(4)(a), you have thirty (30) days to take a written appeal of this determination. Any such appeal must be in writing and addressed to: Joseph Ball, Records Appeals Officer, NYS Department of State, One Commerce Plaza 11th Floor, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1120, Albany, New York 12231-0001.

Sincerely,

Cherise A. Watson
Assistant Records Access Officer
New York State Department of State

From: Department of State, Division of Licensing Services - New York

To T. McElwee:

This is in response to your request dated March 28, 2018, under New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) in which you seek:

[A]ll covered Subject Matter involving the above mentioned licensee [Emerald Solutions LLC], especially (but not exclusively):
* Licensee Files, may include: copies of original and renewal application forms, investigation reports and determinations,
* Licensee Investigations, including: original request for applicant investigation or complaint registered against a licensee; investigation report,
* Hearing Files and Determinations, including; copies of hearing notices, transcripts, determinations,
* General Correspondence

The Department's search of our records is complete and disclosable records have been identified. The records are provided herewith at no charge.

State agencies are required by FOIL and the Personal Privacy Protection Law (Public Officers Law §§ 87[2][b], 89[2], and 96[1]) to redact the personal identifying information from these records that, if disclosed, could constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Accordingly, the personal home addresses, government identification numbers, and bank account numbers have been redacted where they appeared in these records.

Additionally, certain records that respond to your request are exempt because they are "inter-agency or intra-agency materials which are not: statistical or factual tabulations or data; instructions to staff that affect the public; final agency policy or determinations; or external audits . . .." Public Officers Law § 87(2)(g).

Pursuant to Public Officers Law § 89(4)(a), you have thirty (30) days to take a written appeal of this determination. Any such appeal must be in writing and addressed to: Joseph Ball, Records Appeals Officer, NYS Department of State, One Commerce Plaza 11th Floor, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1120, Albany, New York 12231-0001.

Sincerely,

Cherise A. Watson
Assistant Records Access Officer
New York State Department of State

From: Department of State, Division of Licensing Services - New York

To T. McElwee:

This is in response to your request dated March 28, 2018, under New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) in which you seek:

[A]ll covered Subject Matter involving the above mentioned licensee [Emerald Solutions LLC], especially (but not exclusively):
* Licensee Files, may include: copies of original and renewal application forms, investigation reports and determinations,
* Licensee Investigations, including: original request for applicant investigation or complaint registered against a licensee; investigation report,
* Hearing Files and Determinations, including; copies of hearing notices, transcripts, determinations,
* General Correspondence

The Department's search of our records is complete and disclosable records have been identified. The records are provided herewith at no charge.

State agencies are required by FOIL and the Personal Privacy Protection Law (Public Officers Law §§ 87[2][b], 89[2], and 96[1]) to redact the personal identifying information from these records that, if disclosed, could constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Accordingly, the personal home addresses, government identification numbers, and bank account numbers have been redacted where they appeared in these records.

Additionally, certain records that respond to your request are exempt because they are "inter-agency or intra-agency materials which are not: statistical or factual tabulations or data; instructions to staff that affect the public; final agency policy or determinations; or external audits . . .." Public Officers Law § 87(2)(g).

Pursuant to Public Officers Law § 89(4)(a), you have thirty (30) days to take a written appeal of this determination. Any such appeal must be in writing and addressed to: Joseph Ball, Records Appeals Officer, NYS Department of State, One Commerce Plaza 11th Floor, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1120, Albany, New York 12231-0001.

Sincerely,

Cherise A. Watson
Assistant Records Access Officer
New York State Department of State

From: T. McElwee

Hi,

Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.

Sincerely,
T. McElwee

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