EPA communications re: Bacharach sampler & EDF methane study
| Tracking # |
EPA-HQ-2015-009599 |
| Submitted | Aug. 4, 2015 |
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Communications
From: Robert Galbraith
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
1. Any and all written or electronic communications produced from May 2012 through the present regarding the Environmental Defense Fund's research on methane emissions from oil and gas production sites and possible flaws with the Bacharach Hi Flow Sampler.
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 fees cannot be waived, 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,
Robert Galbraith
From: foia_hq@epa.gov
This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.regulations.gov:443/foia/action/public/view/request?objectId=090004d280854581)
* Tracking Number: EPA-HQ-2015-009599
* Requester Name: Robert Galbraith
* Date Submitted: 08/05/2015
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description:
Requesting all written or electronic communications produced from May 2012 through the present regarding the Environmental Defense Fund's research on methane emissions from oil and gas production sites and possible flaws with the Bacharach Hi Flow Sampler.
From: Hyland.Dana@epa.gov
08/12/2015 07:36 AM FOIA Request: EPA-HQ-2015-009599
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FOIA -- EPA-HQ-2015-009599 fr Robert Galbraith re Fee Waiver Denial Le
From: Hyland.Dana@epa.gov
Your request for Fee Waiver for the FOIA request EPA-HQ-2015-009599 has been
denied.
Additional details for this request are as follows:
* Request Created on:
08/05/2015
* Request Long Description:
Requesting all written or electronic communications produced from May 2012 through the present regarding the Environmental Defense Fund's research on methane emissions from oil and gas production sites and possible flaws with the Bacharach Hi Flow Sampler.
From: Hyland, Dana
Dear Mr. Galbraith,
Attached is EPA's response to your FOIA request, EPA-HQ-2015-009599, as well as your invoice for the costs associated with processing this request. Your payment is due to the address indicated on the invoice within 30 days.
Sincerely,
Dana Hyland
Climate Change Division
Office of Air and Radiation
US Environmental Protection Agency
From: Environmental Protection Agency
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From: Hyland, Dana
Beryl,
Thank you for following up and I’m glad everything worked out.
Dana
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