EPA Train derailment records (Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5)
| Tracking # |
EPA-2023-002561 |
| Multi Request | EPA Train derailment records |
| Submitted | Feb. 19, 2023 |
| 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 records, including reports, memos, alerts, emails, email attachments, investigative documents, intelligence documents, descriptions of chemical compounds, air and water monitoring documents, photos, studies and any other records that relate in any way to the February 3, 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio and its aftermath. This request seeks records compiled, produced, sent and/or received by EPA officials in EPA regions 3 and 5, including the EPA's on-site coordinators, contractors, as well as all scientists working on the response to the derailment. This request also seeks relevant records compiled, produced, sent and/or received by the regional administrators in EPA regions 3 and 5, as well as all records produced or in the possession of the EPA administrator's office at agency headquarters in Washington D.C. This request seeks records produced since February 1, 2023.
I am a reporter for The Guardian, The Nation and other outlets.
Given the grave urgency of the train derailment, the prominent media coverage of this issue, and the potentially dangerous health consequences for East Palestine residents, I seek expedited processing for this request. I am a reporter who publishes widely in national outlets, and will use any and all documents to produce coverage of this issue for public consumption. You can see my track record of publication here: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jimmy-tobias Also here: www.jimmytobias.com
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: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5
This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=EPA-2023-002561&type=Request)
* Tracking Number: EPA-2023-002561
* Requester Name:
Jimmy Tobias
* Date Submitted: 02/22/2023
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all records, including reports, memos, alerts, emails, email attachments, investigative documents, intelligence documents, descriptions of chemical compounds, air and water monitoring documents, photos, studies and any other records that relate in any way to the February 3, 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio and its aftermath. This request seeks records compiled, produced, sent and/or received by EPA officials in EPA regions 3 and 5, including the EPA's on-site coordinators, contractors, as well as all scientists working on the response to the derailment. This request also seeks relevant records compiled, produced, sent and/or received by the regional administrators in EPA regions 3 and 5, as well as all records produced or in the possession of the EPA administrator's office at agency headquarters in Washington D.C. This request seeks records produced since February 1, 2023.
I am a reporter for The Guardian, The Nation and other outlets.
Given the grave urgency of the train derailment, the prominent media coverage of this issue, and the potentially dangerous health consequences for East Palestine residents, I seek expedited processing for this request. I am a reporter who publishes widely in national outlets, and will use any and all documents to produce coverage of this issue for public consumption. You can see my track record of publication here: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jimmy-tobias Also here: www.jimmytobias.com
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
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From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5
02/22/2023
Jimmy Tobias
MuckRock News, DEPT MR140924
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA, 02115
requests@muckrock.com
RE: Freedom of Information Act Request - EPA-2023-002561
Hello:
Please see attached letter.
Sincerely,
National FOIA Office
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5
Your request for Expedited Processing for the FOIA request EPA-2023-002561 has been
denied.
* Expedited Processing Original Justification:
I am a reporter for The Guardian, The Nation and other outlets.
Given the grave urgency of the train derailment, the prominent media coverage of this issue, and the potentially dangerous health consequences for East Palestine residents, I seek expedited processing for this request. I am a reporter who publishes widely in national outlets, and will use any and all documents to produce coverage of this issue for public consumption. You can see my track record of publication here: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jimmy-tobias Also here: www.jimmytobias.com
* Expedited Processing Disposition Reason:
Request does not meet criteria
From: Jimmy Tobias
To Whom It May Concern:
Can you provide me with an estimated date of completion for this request?
Thank you.
Jimmy Tobias
From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5
Hi:
Please see attached.
Sincerely,
EPA National FOIA Office
From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5
Your request for Fee Waiver for the FOIA request EPA-2023-002561 has been
denied.
* Fee Waiver Original Justification:
I am a reporter for The Guardian, The Nation and other outlets.
Given the grave urgency of the train derailment, the prominent media coverage of this issue, and the potentially dangerous health consequences for East Palestine residents, I seek expedited processing for this request. I am a reporter who publishes widely in national outlets, and will use any and all documents to produce coverage of this issue for public consumption. You can see my track record of publication here: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jimmy-tobias Also here: www.jimmytobias.com
* Fee Waiver Disposition Reason:
Sent fee waiver determination letter to requester 3/8/2023
From: Jimmy Tobias
Thank you very. While I believe it was abundantly clear in my original request, in case it is helpful, records that are ‘related in any way’ means ‘records referencing.’ In other words, I am all records, including reports, memos, alerts, emails, email attachments, investigative documents, intelligence documents, descriptions of chemical compounds, air and water monitoring documents, photos, studies and any other records that reference the February 3, 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio and its aftermath. This request seeks records compiled, produced, sent and/or received by EPA officials in EPA regions 3 and 5, including the EPA's on-site coordinators, contractors, as well as all scientists working on the response to the derailment. This request also seeks relevant records compiled, produced, sent and/or received by the regional administrators in EPA regions 3 and 5, as well as all records produced or in the possession of the EPA administrator's office at agency headquarters in Washington D.C. This request seeks records produced since February 1, 2023.
From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5
EPA-2023-002561 has been processed with the following final disposition: Duplicate Request.
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