CWD APHIS II
| Tracking # |
2023-APHIS-01699-F |
| Submitted | Dec. 21, 2022 |
| Due | Jan. 23, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | Dec. 1, 2023 |
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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 records concerning APHIS’s response to the emergence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the United States. Specifically, any current or proposed action plans for addressing CWD in the United States, and any documents outlining or detailing APHIS’s CWD strategy. Additionally, a list of APHIS personnel involved in the development of such an action plan or strategy outline. This request also seeks any intelligence notes or similar records relating to CWD that are in APHIS's possession. The date range for this is January 2020 to the present.
I am a reporter for The Nation magazine.
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 Dec. 21, 2022. 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. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Good Afternoon Mr. Tobias,
I am writing to notify you that APHIS-FOIA did not receive any FOIA request from you dated December 21, 2022. However, your correspondence to APHIS-FOIA dated January 23, 2023 has been logged in our system under case number 2023-APHIS-01699-F. Kindly reference this case number regarding any future correspondence for this request. Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
David Ajua
Government Information Specialist
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Legislative and Public Affairs
Room 2B-02.6
4700 River Road-Riverdale, MD 20737
david.ajua@usda.gov<mailto:david.ajua@usda.gov>
Phone: 301-851-4035
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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 Dec. 21, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-APHIS-01699-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Good Morning Sir,
I am sorry for the delay we have experience in processing your request. I have forwarded your email to the analyst processing your request for a status update.
V/R
David Ajua
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Dear Jimmy Tobias,
The program office searching for responsive records for your FOIA request reference above is seeking clarification to:
"We need a precise explanation of what is meant by "This request also seeks any intelligence notes or similar records relating to CWD that are in APHIS's possession."
Please, note that the clarification sought has also been highlighted in your attached FOIA request. Kindly contact me if there are any concerns.
Sincerely,
David Ajua
Government Information Specialist
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Legislative and Public Affairs
Room 2B-02.6
4700 River Road-Riverdale, MD 20737
david.ajua@usda.gov<mailto:david.ajua@usda.gov>
Phone: 301-851-4035
This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.
From: Jimmy Tobias
Thank you for the note David. Please see attached for an example of an intelligence note that I have received in previous APHIS FOIA requests.
Thank you.
Jimmy Tobuas
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Greatly Appreciated Sir,
This additional information is very helpful and will help guide in the search for responsive records.
V/R
David Ajua
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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 Dec. 21, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-APHIS-01699-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Dec. 21, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-APHIS-01699-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Dec. 21, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-APHIS-01699-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Dec. 21, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-APHIS-01699-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Dec. 21, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-APHIS-01699-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Good Morning Sir,
Your correspondence has been forwarded to the analyst processing your request. They will contact you with a status update.
V/R
David Ajua
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Hello Mr. Jimmy Tobias,
Attached are the communications sent to you today in response to your status inquiry. Additionally, I attached the September 13, 2023 communication that was sent to you giving you the status of your request. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding this email.
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Hello Mr. Jimmy Tobias,
Attached are the communications sent to you today in response to your status inquiry. Additionally, I attached the September 13, 2023 communication that was sent to you giving you the status of your request. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding this email.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 21, 2022. You previously indicated that it would be completed on Dec. 1, 2023. I wanted to let you know that I am still interested in the following documents, and to see if that date was still accurate. You had assigned it reference number #2023-APHIS-01699-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 21, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Dec. 1, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2023-APHIS-01699-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 21, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Dec. 1, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2023-APHIS-01699-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Hello Jimmy Tobias,
Thanks for your email inquiring about the status of your request.
"On October 23, 2023, I sent a status update (attached) stating,
“On October 23, 2023, you sent an email requesting the status of your request with the number noted above. On September 13, 2023, I sent the follow to you via email. Your request is #18 in my processing queue. I am still working on a litigation case, which has delayed my attention on other cases. If I can find time to make progress on your request without delaying requirements for the litigation I will do so. However, I still anticipate not being able to focus on your request until the end of late November or early December 2023. The status is still the same as mentioned on September 13, 2023.”
Your request is now #17 in the queue. I have approximately 148 pages responsive to your request. This number may change after I finish my review. Please note, I work on requests on a first come first processed basis. However, I will send you a partial response to you; hopefully, in the next two weeks.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
Ms. Michelle Moreno
Government Information Specialist
She / Her / Hers
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Legislative and Public Affairs
Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act
4700 River Road / Riverdale, MD 20737
Email: Michelle.Moreno@USDA.GOV
Phone: (301) 851-4084"
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 21, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Dec. 1, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2023-APHIS-01699-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 21, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Dec. 1, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2023-APHIS-01699-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 21, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Dec. 1, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2023-APHIS-01699-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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