2022 Elephant trophy permits granted

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* Tracking Number: DOI-FWS-2022-003204
* Requester Name:
Greg Schwartz
* Date Submitted: 04/17/2022
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Copies of the eight elephant hunting trophy import permits that were recently ruled on here in 2022, with six being granted, including the names of those receiving the permits and any reasons cited for granting the permits.

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 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Greg Schwartz

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Dear Greg Schwartz:
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Mr. Schwartz:
Please see attached.

Thank You,
Shauntá Nichols
Government Information Specialist
FOIA/ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
shaunta_nichols@fws.gov<mailto:shaunta_nichols@fws.gov>

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