David Allen communications re: EDF study & Bacharach sampler

Robert Galbraith filed this request with the University of Texas, Austin of Texas.
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163593

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From: Robert Galbraith

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act , I hereby request the following records:

1. Any and all written or electronic communications to and from Dr. David T Allen regarding his methane research for EDF and possible flaws with the Bacharach Hi Flow Sampler used to collect data for that research.

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 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 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Robert Galbraith

From: Demarest, Remi

Dear Mr. Galbraith,

Attached, please find correspondence filed with the Attorney General's Office regarding your August 4, 2015 public information request to The University of Texas at Austin.

Sincerely,

Remi A. Demarest
Legal Administrative Assistant
The University of Texas System
Office of General Counsel
201 West 7th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 499-4462
Direct Dial: (512) 499-4483
Fax: (512) 499-4523
rdemarest@utsystem.edu<mailto:rdemarest@utsystem.edu>
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From: Lopez, Annela M

Dear Mr. Galbraith:

The attached notification letters are provided in response to your Open Records Request received via e-mail on August 4, 2015. You request that The University of Texas at Austin provide you with the following records:

1. Any and all written or electronic communications to and from Dr. David T Allen regarding his methane research for EDF and possible flaws with the Bacharach Hi Flow Sampler used to collect data for that research.

Please feel free to contact me directly at (512) 471-8300 if you have any questions in the interim.

____________________________________
Annela M. Lopez
Open Records Coordinator
Office of the VP & Chief Financial Officer
The University of Texas at Austin
(512) 471-8300 (phone)
(512) 471-7742 (fax)
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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 Aug. 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: Lopez, Annela M

Dear Mr. Galbraith:

The attached correspondence is provided in response to your recent Open Records Request directed to The University of Texas at Austin.

____________________________________
Annela M. Lopez
Open Records Coordinator
Office of the VP & Chief Financial Officer
The University of Texas at Austin
(512) 471-8300 (phone)
(512) 471-7742 (fax)
Hook 'Em Horns

From: Demarest, Remi

Dear Mr. Galbraith,

Attached, please find correspondence filed with the Attorney General's Office regarding your public information request to The University of Texas at Austin.

Sincerely,

Remi A. Demarest
Legal Administrative Assistant
The University of Texas System
Office of General Counsel
201 West 7th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 499-4462
Direct Dial: (512) 499-4483
Fax: (512) 499-4523
rdemarest@utsystem.edu<mailto:rdemarest@utsystem.edu>
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This communication may be protected by the attorney/client privilege and may contain confidential information intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If it has been sent to you in error, please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error and delete this message. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, copying or other reproduction of this message is strictly prohibited.

From: Lopez, Annela M

Dear Mr. Galbraith:

The attached status letter is provided as a follow-up to your Open Records Request received via e-mail on August 4, 2015. You request that The University of Texas at Austin provide you with the following records:

1. Any and all written or electronic communications to and from Dr. David T Allen regarding his methane research for EDF and possible flaws with the Bacharach Hi Flow Sampler used to collect data for that research.

Please feel free to contact me directly at (512) 471-8300 if you have any questions in the interim.

____________________________________
Annela M. Lopez
Open Records Coordinator
Office of the VP & Chief Financial Officer
The University of Texas at Austin
(512) 471-8300 (phone)
(512) 471-7742 (fax)
Hook 'Em Horns

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 Aug. 4, 2015. 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: Robert Galbraith

Ms. Lopez:

I'm following up on the last communication I received from UT saying that by September 8th the University would provide a disposition on the release of records responsive to a request I made on August 4th. I have not heard anything from the University since August 25th.

I found the University's appeal to the Texas Attorney General and to third parties to be peculiar, as well as the particular exemptions asserted.

What can you tell me about the status of this request?

Sincerely,

Robert Galbraith

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 Aug. 4, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #163593.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: Lopez, Annela M

Dear Mr. Galbraith:

The attached cost estimate letter is provided as a follow-up to your Open Records Request received via e-mail on August 4, 2015. You requested that The University of Texas at Austin provide you with the following records:

1. Any and all written or electronic communications to and from Dr. David T Allen regarding his methane research for EDF and possible flaws with the Bacharach Hi Flow Sampler used to collect data for that research.

____________________________________
Annela M. Lopez
Open Records Coordinator
Office of the VP & Chief Financial Officer
The University of Texas at Austin
(512) 471-8300 (phone)
(512) 471-7742 (fax)
Hook 'Em Horns

From: MuckRock

To Whom It May Concern:

Please find enclosed a check for $307.80 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.

Thank you.

From: University of Texas, Austin

The request has been rejected, with the agency stating that the information or document(s) requested are exempt from disclosure.

From: Lopez, Annela M

Hello Mr. Galbraith:

I looked through our records dating back to October 30, 2015. This office has no record of having received your payment totaling $307.80. Please advise where you directed your payment.

The University of Texas at Austin is able to receive cash, money order or payment by check. Per our cost letter dated October 16, 2015, the invoice instructed you to direct payment to this office.

The University of Texas at Austin
Office of the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
ATTN: Annela M. Lopez
PO Box 8179
Austin, TX 78713-8179

Upon receipt of payment, the responsive documents are available for immediate release via PDF e-mail attachment.

____________________________________
Annela M. Lopez
Open Records Coordinator
Office of the VP & Chief Financial Officer
The University of Texas at Austin
(512) 471-8300 (phone)
(512) 471-7742 (fax)
Hook 'Em Horns

From: Lopez, Annela M

Dear Mr. Galbraith:

The attached letter is provided in final response to your Open Records Request received via e-mail on August 4, 2015. You requested that The University of Texas at Austin provide you with the following records:

1. Any and all written or electronic communications to and from Dr. David T Allen regarding his methane research for EDF and possible flaws with the Bacharach Hi Flow Sampler used to collect data for that research.

Due to the size of the PDF documents, the requested PDF documents will be burned to a CD and mailed to your attention at the following preferred address:

MuckRock LLC
DEPT MR 20111
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819

Please contact me directly at (512) 471-8300 if you require any further assistance.

____________________________________
Annela M. Lopez
Open Records Coordinator
Office of the VP & Chief Financial Officer
The University of Texas at Austin
(512) 471-8300 (phone)
(512) 471-7742 (fax)
Hook 'Em Horns

From: MuckRock

Hello Ms. Lopez,

A check was sent to your office at the end of last month. Could you please confirm that a new check will need to be issued in the amount of $307.80? It will then be sent to the following address:

The University of Texas at Austin
Office of the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
ATTN: Annela M. Lopez
PO Box 8179
Austin, TX 78713-8179

Thank you.

From: University of Texas, Austin

A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.

From: University of Texas, Austin

A copy of documents responsive to the request.

From: Lopez, Annela M

Dear Mr. Galbraith:

As our recent letter indicated, UT Austin received your payment totaling $307.80 on Monday, November 16, 2015. The PDF documents (CD) were mailed via U.S. mail to the address highlighted below.

____________________________________
Annela M. Lopez
Open Records Coordinator
Office of the VP & Chief Financial Officer
The University of Texas at Austin
(512) 471-8300 (phone)
(512) 471-7742 (fax)
Hook 'Em Horns

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