Leo Miranda Collier Comms 2
| Tracking # |
FWS-2019-00865 |
| Submitted | June 17, 2019 |
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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 written or electronic communications, including email attachments, sent or received by Leopoldo "Leo" Miranda that reference or otherwise pertain to the Eastern Collier Property Owners, LLC, Mutli-Species Habitat Conservation Plan. This request seeks records produced between June 1, 2018 and the date this request is processed.
I am a reporter for The Guardian and request a fee waiver.
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: U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, Region 4
Good Morning Mr. Tobias,
This is in response to FOIA FWS-2019-00865. Attached is a copy of your
acknowledgment/fee clarification letter. Thanks!
V/R
Tiffany McClurkin
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Headquarters Information Resources & Technology Management
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator
(E) <mailto:foiar4@fws.gov> 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's habitat in southern Florida, particularly in relation to the proposed Eastern Collier project. It will also shed light on which business interests are influencing the agency's decision making. The Florida panther's survival is an issue 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. 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,
Jimmy Tobias
From: U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, Region 4
Thanks Mr. Tobias! Your fee waiver has been considered and granted.
We will proceed with the processing of your request. Your request have been
placed into the complex processing track. This means it can take between
twenty-one workdays to sixty workdays to process.
V/R
Tiffany McClurkin
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Headquarters Information Resources & Technology Management
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator
(E) <mailto:foiar4@fws.gov> foiar4@fws.gov
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From: Jimmy Tobias
Thanks so much Ms. McClurkin!
Jimmy
From: U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, Region 4
You're welcome!
V/R
Tiffany McClurkin
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Headquarters Information Resources & Technology Management
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator
(E) <mailto:foiar4@fws.gov> foiar4@fws.gov
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From: U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, Region 4
Good Afternoon Mr. Tobias,
This is regarding some clarification that we are seeking regarding a couple
of your requests. We previously received a request from you (FOIA
FWS-2019-00418) that is almost identical to FOIA FWS-2019-00865.
In FOIA FWS-2019-00418 you requested the following: Any written or
electronic communications, including email attachments, text messages, and
instant messages, between Assistant Regional Director Leo Miranda and State
Supervisor Larry Williams regarding the Eastern Collier Property Owners,
LLC, Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan and Draft Environmental Impact
Statement in Collier County, Florida. This request seeks records produced
between January 1, 2018 and the date this request is processed.
In FOIA FWS-2019-00865 you requested the following: Any and all written or
electronic communications, including email attachments, sent or received by
Leopoldo "Leo" Miranda that reference or otherwise pertain to the Eastern
Collier Property Owners, LLC, Mutli-Species Habitat Conservation Plan. This
request seeks records produced between June 1, 2018 and the date this
request is processed.
You have essentially asked for the same information in both requests.
Providing clarification for your latest request would be greatly
appreciated. Can you please be as specific as possible regarding the
information you are seeking. Are you seeking a specific record/ and or item?
Please provide this information to us by July 23, 2019. If we do not receive
clarification from you by July 23, 2019, we will assume that you are no
longer interested in the information and we will close the file on your
request. Thanks!
V/R
Tiffany McClurkin
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Headquarters Information Resources & Technology Management
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator
(E) <mailto:foiar4@fws.gov> foiar4@fws.gov
From: Jimmy Tobias
Hi Ms. McClurkin,
I hope you are well. Would you be free for a call sometime next week to discuss any outstanding requests I have concerning the Florida panther, etc?
Let me know if you get a chance and thanks!
Jimmy
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 June 17, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FWS-2019-00865.
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 June 17, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FWS-2019-00865.
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 June 17, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FWS-2019-00865.
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 June 17, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FWS-2019-00865.
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 June 17, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FWS-2019-00865.
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 June 17, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FWS-2019-00865.
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 June 17, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FWS-2019-00865.
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 June 17, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FWS-2019-00865.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, Region 4
Hello, Jimmy-
Your email below was forwarded to me because it has been reassigned to me for processing.
It looks like we may have already provided records responsive to this request for the dates January 1, 2019 through March 11, 2020. Since these requests are similar, are you ok if we process records between January 1 and December 31, 2018 as current dates would have been captured in your more recent FOIA requests?
Please let me know if you are good with this approach or if we need to discuss further.
Thanks,
Stacey
Stacey Cummins
FOIA Coordinator
Branch of FOIA, Records, Privacy
US Fish and Wildlife Service
303-236-4473
Pronouns: she, her, hers
From: U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, Region 4
Dear mr Jimmy Tobias:
Please find attached interim response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated 06/17/2019 and assigned tracking number DOI-FWS-2019-001009 (legacy FWS-2019-00865).
Records were released to the public as a result of this request. You may retrieve these records immediately using the following link: View Records Over the next 2 hours, these records are also being added to FOIAonline's search pages, further enabling you to retrieve these documents associated with your FOIA request at any time. (https://foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=DOI-FWS-2019-001009&type=request)
If you have any questions about our response to your request, you may contact me by email at stacey_cummins@fws.gov or by phone at 303-236-4473.
Thank you,
Stacey Cummins
FWS FOIA Coordinator
From: U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, Region 4
Dear mr Jimmy Tobias:
Please find attached final response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated 06/17/2019 and assigned tracking number DOI-FWS-2019-001009 (legacy number FWS-2019-00865).
Records were released to the public as a result of this request. You may retrieve these records immediately using the following link: View Records Over the next 2 hours, these records are also being added to FOIAonline's search pages, further enabling you to retrieve these documents associated with your FOIA request at any time. (https://foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=DOI-FWS-2019-001009&type=request)
If you have any questions about our respone to your request, you may contact me by email at stacey_cummins@fws.gov or by phone 303-236-4473.
Thank you,
Stacey Cummins
FWS FOIA Coordinator
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