Combs Florida Briefing Papers (U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, Region 4)
| Tracking # |
FWS-2019-01110 |
| Multi Request | Combs Florida Briefing Papers |
| Submitted | Aug. 6, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Jimmy Tobias
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all briefing papers sent to Susan Combs by officials at Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4. This request also seeks communications, including emails, between Ms. Combs and officials with FWS Region 4. Attached below is a document that references briefing papers sent to Combs by officials in Region 4. I would specifically like the briefing papers referenced in the below document, as well as any similar Region 4 briefing papers in Ms. Combs' possession.
I am a reporter for The Guardian and Pacific Standard.
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
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 6, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, Region 4
Good Morning Mr. Tobias,
I did not receive this request. Can you please provide the "original
request/email" that includes the email address, date, and time in which
this request was submitted? I'm assuming that will also include the
attachment as well. Once this information has been provided, I can enter
this request into the system, provide you with a tracking number, and
assign to the appropriate office for processing. Thanks and please let me
know if you have any questions or concerns.
V/R
Tiffany McClurkin
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Southeast Region (Region 4)
1875 Century Blvd, Suite 214
Atlanta GA 30345
(E) foiar4@fws.gov
From: Jimmy Tobias
Hi Ms. McClurkin,
Below is a link that contains the original request. Thank you!
Jimmy
From: U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, Region 4
Good Morning Mr. Tobias,
Thanks for providing this information. Although it shows that the request
was submitted on August 7, 2019, it does not show that it was sent to my
email address (foiar4@fws.gov). I will therefore enter this request and use
the receive date of September 4, 2019. Fees will still need to be
addressed, but I will include this in your acknowledgment letter. Thanks!
V/R
Tiffany McClurkin
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Southeast Region (Region 4)
1875 Century Blvd, Suite 214
Atlanta GA 30345
(E) foiar4@fws.gov
From: U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, Region 4
Good Morning Mr. Tobias,
This is in regards to FOIA FWS-2019-01110. Attached is a signed copy of
your acknowledgment/fee clarification letter. Please send the requested
information to my office on or before October 10, 2019. Thanks!
V/R
Tiffany McClurkin
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Southeast Region (Region 4)
1875 Century Blvd, Suite 214
Atlanta GA 30345
(E) foiar4@fws.gov
From: Jimmy Tobias
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 and other imperiled habitat in southern Florida. It will also shed light on which the way that local and regional FWS are communicating with or being influenced by political appointees at the Interior Department in Washington D.C. The implementation of the endangered species act, and the internal operation of FWS and DOI< are issued 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 and it also pertains to broader issues if public trust resources. 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,
From: Jimmy Tobias
Hi Ms. McClurkin,
I just wanted to make sure you received my fee clarification note for this request.
Jimmy Tobias
From: U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, Region 4
Good Morning Mr. Tobias,
I did receive your fee clarification for this request. Thanks!
V/R
Tiffany McClurkin
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Southeast Region (Region 4)
1875 Century Blvd, Suite 214
Atlanta GA 30345
(E) foiar4@fws.gov
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 6, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FWS-2019-01110.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, Region 4
Good Morning Mr. Tobias,
We have conducted a search of Region 4. Region 4 located three documents
that did not originate with us, but originated with the Service's
Director's Office. Those documents are under review for a release
determination. Thanks!
Tiffany McClurkin
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Southeast Region (Region 4)
1875 Century Blvd, Suite 214
Atlanta GA 30345
(E) foiar4@fws.gov
From: U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, Region 4
Good Morning Mr. Tobias,
This is in response to FOIA FWS-2019-01110. Attached is a signed copy of your 1st Partial Response letter and responsive documents. We are continuing the review of the remaining file responsive to your request. We apologize for the delay. Thanks!
Respectfully,
Tiffany McClurkin
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Headquarters Information Resources & Technology Management
Atlanta Regional Office
FOIA Coordinator
From: U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, Region 4
Please see the attached letter and enclosures reference Freedom of Information Act FWS-2019-01110.
For additional information please feel free to contact me.
Respectfully,
Tiffany McClurkin
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Headquarters Information Resources & Technology Management
Atlanta Regional Office
FOIA Coordinator
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