2011 and 2012 Bullhead City Regatta records 8/5/11-now
Submitted | Jan. 13, 2012 |
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From: Jason Smathers
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
1) All records on, about, or concerning Temporary Final Rule: Safety Zones: Bullhead City Regatta, Bullhead City, AZ (Federal Register Publication), having Document ID USCG-2011-0410-0001, Docket ID USCG-2011-0410, and Federal Register Number 2011-16539. Records should include, but not be limited to all public comments recieved concerning this temporary final rule and all records concerning those comments such as internal and external discussion about the merits of any comments and any other record which shows the effect of the comment and the consideration it was shown. Include all records created between August 5, 2011 and the date this request is processed.
2) All records concerning the 2012 event known as the River Regatta taking place on the Colorado river in the Bullhead City, AZ area. This is refering to this year's event. Item #1 above refers to last years event.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. 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.
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 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
From: Jason Smathers
Can you please provide me with the status of the request submitted Jan. 13, 2012?
From: Jason Smathers
My request was submitted four months ago on Jan. 13, 2012. I have no received any acknowledgement of my request. Please provide me with the current status of my request and an estimate on when this records request will be complete.
The following are the records I requested:
1) All records on, about, or concerning Temporary Final Rule: Safety Zones: Bullhead City Regatta, Bullhead City, AZ (Federal Register Publication), having Document ID USCG-2011-0410-0001, Docket ID USCG-2011-0410, and Federal Register Number 2011-16539. Records should include, but not be limited to all public comments recieved concerning this temporary final rule and all records concerning those comments such as internal and external discussion about the merits of any comments and any other record which shows the effect of the comment and the consideration it was shown. Include all records created between August 5, 2011 and the date this request is processed.
2) All records concerning the 2012 event known as the River Regatta taking place on the Colorado river in the Bullhead City, AZ area. This is refering to this year's event. Item #1 above refers to last years event.
Sine I have not received an acknowledgement of receipt for this request, I assume it has not been processed and want to be sure that the ending date for the search parameters are on or after today.
Thanks!
Regards,
Jason Smathers
From: "Ackerson, Amanda" <Amanda.C.Ackerson@uscg.mil>
Good afternoon,
Your request was forwarded to Sector San Diego for processing and direct response to you under FOIA number 2012-1003. For the current status of your request, please contact LT William Fitzgerald at (619) 278-7255.
From: Jason Smathers
LT William Fitzgerald,
On Jan. 13, 2012 I requested the following records under the FOIA:
1) All records on, about, or concerning Temporary Final Rule: Safety Zones: Bullhead City Regatta, Bullhead City, AZ (Federal Register Publication), having Document ID USCG-2011-0410-0001, Docket ID USCG-2011-0410, and Federal Register Number 2011-16539. Records should include, but not be limited to all public comments recieved concerning this temporary final rule and all records concerning those comments such as internal and external discussion about the merits of any comments and any other record which shows the effect of the comment and the consideration it was shown. Include all records created between August 5, 2011 and the date this request is processed.
2) All records concerning the 2012 event known as the River Regatta taking place on the Colorado river in the Bullhead City, AZ area. This is refering to this year's event. Item #1 above refers to last years event.
Please let me know when I can expect to receive these records.
Thank you!
Regards,
Jason Smathers
From: "Fitzgerald, William LT" <William.J.Fitzgerald@uscg.mil>
Good morning,
The records pertaining to your request are still being processed. I understand it has been four months. I am doing everything I can to push the process along. I cannot give an exact date but I expect your records will be ready soon.
From: Jason Smathers
Lt. Fitzgerald,
Can you please give me an estimated date of completion on this request? Perhaps you can explain the current status as well? i.e., how many records were located, if the search was completed, if you are waiting on input for redactions, etc. Please let me know.
Thanks!
Regards,
Jason
From: "Fitzgerald, William LT" <William.J.Fitzgerald@uscg.mil>
We found 19 pages. I am waiting on clearance from our HQ prior to release. I am told it should come shortly.
From: Jason Smathers
Thank you Lt. Fitzgerald. If you would email the records as an attachment to this email address I would greatly appreciate it.
Take Care,
Jason
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 Jan. 13, 2012. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Coast Guard
Good morning,
I have transferred. My replacement LT Downing should be able to assist.
LT Bill Fitzgerald
USCG MSU Duluth
600 Lake Ave. Canal Park
Duluth, MN 55802-2352
Ph: (218) 720-5286 x138
Fax: (218) 720-7258
From: Downing, John LT
Mr. Smathers,
Please provide a phone number I may call you. If one is not available, please contact me at one of the numbers below.
Very Respectfully,
LT John Z. Downing
Chief of Investigations
Sector San Diego
O: 619-278-7255
C: 619-666-7238
F: 619-278-7235
From: Jason Smathers
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
1) All records on, about, or concerning Temporary Final Rule: Safety Zones: Bullhead City Regatta, Bullhead City, AZ (Federal Register Publication), having Document ID USCG-2011-0410-0001, Docket ID USCG-2011-0410, and Federal Register Number 2011-16539. Records should include, but not be limited to all public comments received concerning this temporary final rule and all records concerning those comments such as internal and external discussion about the merits of any comments and any other record which shows the effect of the comment and the consideration it was shown. Include all records created between August 5, 2011 and the date this request is processed.
2) All records concerning the 2012 and 2013 events known as the River Regatta taking place on the Colorado river in the Bullhead City, AZ area. Note that this is referring to the 2012 and 2013 events whereas Item #1 above refers to the 2011 event.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. 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.
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 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
From: Downing, John Z LT
Mr. Smathers,
Please find your response attached.
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