Cassler HCP

To Whom It May Concern:

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

Any written or electronic communications, including email attachments or text messages, between Constance Cassler (or her executive assistants) and any representative, employee, agent, or owner of one or more of the following entities:

Alico Land Development, Inc
Barron Collier Investment, Ltd
Collier Enterprises Management, Inc
Consolidated Citrus Limited Partnership
English Brothers Partnership
Half Circle L Ranch LLP
Heller Bros. Packing Corp
JP Ranch I, LLC
Owl Hammock Immokalee, LLC
Pacific Land, Ltd
Sunniland Family Limited Partnership

This request seeks records produced between January 1, 2018 and the date this request is processed. This request seeks records specifically pertaining to the Eastern Collier Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan, or any related draft biological opinions, final biological opinions, draft environmental impact statements, environmental impact statements or species status assessments. I am a reporter with The Guardian.

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,

Jimmy Tobias

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,

Jimmy Tobias

Hi Ms. McClurkin,

Thanks for the note. Hi Ms. McClurkin,

Thank you for the note. As a reporter who plans to use the public records I have requested to publish newsworthy articles of interest to the American public, I request a fee waiver for this FOIA request. Specifically, the records that I am requesting from your agency will significantly contribute to the American public's understanding of whether and how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is protecting the endangered Florida panther's habitat in southern Florida. It will also shed light on which business interests are influencing the agency's decision making. The Florida panther's survival is an issue of the utmost importance, as it pertains directly to the U.S. government's commitment to mitigating the extinction crisis that threatens wildlife around the country. As such, I request all fees in this matter be waived.

I have a long track record of publishing important stories of public interests on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and intend to continue doing this work with the help of the documents your agency provides. You can find an example of my work here: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/oct/18/trump-administration-us-endangered-species-discussions-secret

If the agency denies me a fee waiver, I am willing to pay up to $50 in fees.

If you have any further questions, please contact me at 248-763-0088.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Tobias

Hi,

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

Sincerely,
Jimmy Tobias