EIS Reports on Lyme Outbreak
| Tracking # |
23-00953-FOIA 3-00953-FOIA |
| Submitted | April 2, 2023 |
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From: Kris Newby
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
The memos, reports and/or summaries of all investigations related to the Lyme disease, encephalitis virus, and rickettsial outbreaks in Conn., NJ, and NY to/from CDC staff, CDC officials, and EIS officers for the years 1972 thru 1986. Search under the names of EIS officers Allen Steere, David R. Snydman and Walter Stamm (73-75); Alan Barbour (72-74); Martin J. Blaser and David Dennis (79-81); and Lyle R. Petersen (85-86).
I am a journalist/filmmaker who publishes books, articles, and documentaries on tick-borne diseases.
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,
Kris Newby
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dear Kris Newby,
Case Number 23-00953-FOIA has been assigned to the request you submitted. In all future correspondence regarding this request please reference case number 23-00953-FOIA.
Regards,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dear Newby,Kris,
The status of your FOIA request #23-00953-FOIA has been updated to the following status 'Received'. To log into the CDC FOIA Public Access Link click on the Application URL below.
https://foia.cdc.gov/
Sincerely,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
April 3, 2023
Request Number: 23-00953-FOIA
Dear Ms. Newby: This is regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of April 3, 2023, for
To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:The memos, reports and/or summaries of all investigations related to the Lyme disease, encephalitis virus, and rickettsial outbreaks in Conn., NJ, and NY to/from CDC staff, CDC officials, and EIS officers for the years 1972 thru 1986. Search under the names of EIS officers Allen Steere, David R. Snydman and Walter Stamm (73-75); Alan Barbour (72-74); Martin J. Blaser and David Dennis (79-81); and Lyle R. Petersen (85-86).
Please see the attached letter.
Sincerely,
Leigh Davidi
CDC/ATSDR FOIA Office
770-488-6298
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dear Ms. Newby,
Please know I left you a voicemail last week at this number: 617-299-1832. I would like for you to call me regarding this CDC FOIA request, #23-00953-FOIA.
I’m available today until 4:00 p.m. ET.
I look forward to connecting with you.
Best regards,
Leigh
From: Kris Newby
Hello Leigh,
Great to hear from you. I didn't receive any calls/voicemails last week, so please double-check that my # is correct: 650-867-8862.
Looking forward to discussing the request.
Kris
From: Kris Newby
Hello Leigh,
Great to hear from you. I didn't receive any calls/voicemails last week, so please double-check that my # is correct: 650-867-8862.
Looking forward to discussing the request #23-00953-FOIA.
Kris
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Good morning, Ms. Newby.
I just left you a voicemail at this number: 650-867-8862.
I’m following up with this email to let you know I am available today from now until 10:00 a.m. ET and then between 1:45 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET.
I look forward to speaking with you.
Best regards,
Leigh
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
May 10, 2023
Request Number: 23-00953-FOIA
Dear Ms. Newby:
Thank you for the call today.
This email is regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of April 3, 2023, for To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:The memos, reports and/or summaries of all investigations related to the Lyme disease, encephalitis virus, and rickettsial outbreaks in Conn., NJ, and NY to/from CDC staff, CDC officials, and EIS officers for the years 1972 thru 1986. Search under the names of EIS officers Allen Steere, David R. Snydman and Walter Stamm (73-75); Alan Barbour (72-74); Martin J. Blaser and David Dennis (79-81); and Lyle R. Petersen (85-86).I am a journalist/filmmaker who publishes books, articles, and documentaries on tick-borne diseases.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,Kris NewbyUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Please see the attached letter.
Sincerely,
Leigh Davidi
CDC/ATSDR FOIA Office
770-488-6298
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 April 3, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #23-00953-FOIA.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
June 13, 2023
Request Number: 23-00953-FOIA
Dear Ms. Newby: This is regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of April 3, 2023, for To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:The memos, reports and/or summaries of all investigations related to the Lyme disease, encephalitis virus, and rickettsial outbreaks in Conn., NJ, and NY to/from CDC staff, CDC officials, and EIS officers for the years 1972 thru 1986. Search under the names of EIS officers Allen Steere, David R. Snydman and Walter Stamm (73-75); Alan Barbour (72-74); Martin J. Blaser and David Dennis (79-81); and Lyle R. Petersen (85-86).I am a journalist/filmmaker who publishes books, articles, and documentaries on tick-borne diseases.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,Kris NewbyUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Please see the attached letter.
Sincerely,
Leigh Davidi
CDC/ATSDR FOIA Office
770-488-6298
From: Kris Newby
Hello Leigh,
Any estimates on when the search will be completed? Request Number: 23-00953-FOIA
Best Regards,
Kris Newby
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
July 11, 2023
Request Number: 23-00953-FOIA
Dear Ms. Newby: This is regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of April 3, 2023, for
To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:The memos, reports and/or summaries of all investigations related to the Lyme disease, encephalitis virus, and rickettsial outbreaks in Conn., NJ, and NY to/from CDC staff, CDC officials, and EIS officers for the years 1972 thru 1986. Search under the names of EIS officers Allen Steere, David R. Snydman and Walter Stamm (73-75); Alan Barbour (72-74); Martin J. Blaser and David Dennis (79-81); and Lyle R. Petersen (85-86).I am a journalist/filmmaker who publishes books, articles, and documentaries on tick-borne diseases.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.
I hope to have more information from the program staff next week, so I'll provide you a status update next week.
Please see the attached letter.
Sincerely,
Leigh Davidi
CDC/ATSDR FOIA Office
770-488-6298
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
July 17, 2023
Request Number: 23-00953-FOIA
Dear Ms. Newby: This is regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of April 3, 2023, for
To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:The memos, reports and/or summaries of all investigations related to the Lyme disease, encephalitis virus, and rickettsial outbreaks in Conn., NJ, and NY to/from CDC staff, CDC officials, and EIS officers for the years 1972 thru 1986. Search under the names of EIS officers Allen Steere, David R. Snydman and Walter Stamm (73-75); Alan Barbour (72-74); Martin J. Blaser and David Dennis (79-81); and Lyle R. Petersen (85-86).I am a journalist/filmmaker who publishes books, articles, and documentaries on tick-borne diseases.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,Kris NewbyUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Please see the attached letter and records.
Sincerely,
Leigh Davidi
CDC/ATSDR FOIA Office
770-488-6298
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