Murder Hornets 2022

Jason Koebler filed this request with the Washington State Department Of Agriculture of the United States of America.
Tracking #

R002797-082922
Submitted Aug. 29, 2022
Status
Completed

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From: Jason Koebler

Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request: Murder Hornets 2022

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Widespread news reports and agency releases show that there has been the spread and distribution of "Asian Giant Hornets" / "Murder Hornets" in the last year. Earlier this year, a joint press conference was held about eradication efforts: https://agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/news-and-media-relations/news-releases?article=32279

Therefore, I request the following information:

- Any sightings / emails / audio recordings / photos / videos from the public about Asian Giant Hornets sent through "agr.wa.gov/hornets, via email at hornets@agr.wa.gov, or by calling 1-800-443-6684"
- any and all reports relating to Asian giant hornets that were submitted via the Department of Agriculture’s Hornet Watch Report Form (found at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/f453e20988714d1a8459891b888b5def) and hornet email (hornets@agr.wa.gov).

I only seeks record of reports that were submitted during August, 2022. This request includes reports about actual Asian giant hornets, also known as “murder hornets, ” as well as reports about other insects mistaken for Asian giant hornets.

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,

Jason Koebler

From: Washington State Department Of Agriculture

Subject: WA Department of Agriculture Public Records Request :: R002797-082922

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Dear Jason Koebler,

Thank you for your interest in public records of Washington Department of Agriculture.  Your request has been received and is being processed.  Your request was received in this office on August 29, 2022 and given the reference number R002797-082922 for tracking purposes. Record Desired:  To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Widespread news reports and agency releases show that there has been the spread and distribution of "Asian Giant Hornets" / "Murder Hornets" in the last year. Earlier this year, a joint press conference was held about eradication efforts: https://agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/news-and-media-relations/news-releases?article=32279

Therefore, I request the following information:

- Any sightings / emails / audio recordings / photos / videos from the public about Asian Giant Hornets sent through "agr.wa.gov/hornets, via email at hornets@agr.wa.gov, or by calling 1-800-443-6684"
- any and all reports relating to Asian giant hornets that were submitted via the Department of Agriculture’s Hornet Watch Report Form (found at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/f453e20988714d1a8459891b888b5def) and hornet email (hornets@agr.wa.gov).

I only seeks record of reports that were submitted during August, 2022. This request includes reports about actual Asian giant hornets, also known as “murder hornets, ” as well as reports about other insects mistaken for Asian giant hornets.

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,

Jason Koebler

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Subject: [Records Center] WA Department of Agriculture Public Records Request :: R002797-082922

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RE: WSDA Public Records Request of August 29, 2022, Reference # R002797-082922
Dear Jason Koebler,
The Washington State Department of Agriculture received a public records request from you on August 29, 2022. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Widespread news reports and agency releases show that there has been the spread and distribution of "Asian Giant Hornets" / "Murder Hornets" in the last year. Earlier this year, a joint press conference was held about eradication efforts: https://agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/news-and-media-relations/news-releases?article=32279

Therefore, I request the following information:

- Any sightings / emails / audio recordings / photos / videos from the public about Asian Giant Hornets sent through "agr.wa.gov/hornets, via email at hornets@agr.wa.gov, or by calling 1-800-443-6684"
- any and all reports relating to Asian giant hornets that were submitted via the Department of Agriculture’s Hornet Watch Report Form (found at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/f453e20988714d1a8459891b888b5def) and hornet email (hornets@agr.wa.gov).

I only seeks record of reports that were submitted during August, 2022. This request includes reports about actual Asian giant hornets, also known as “murder hornets, ” as well as reports about other insects mistaken for Asian giant hornets.

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,

Jason Koebler

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We are now searching for and gathering the records, you requested. I will be checking these records to make sure they do not contain any information considered confidential (statutorily exempt) and therefore unavailable for public inspection under Washington law. Accordingly, I require additional time to respond pursuant to RCW 42.56.520.

I estimate that by 9/30/2022, I will send you copies of the records which respond to your request.

Charges may apply for copies of responsive records. If there is a charge, I will provide an invoice that is due upon receipt.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Pamela Potwin
Public Records Officer
360-902-1935

From: Washington State Department Of Agriculture

Subject: [Records Center] WA Department of Agriculture Public Records Request :: R002797-082922

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RE: WSDA Public Records Request of August 29, 2022, Reference # R002797-082922
Dear Jason Koebler,
The Washington State Department of Agriculture received a public records request from you on August 29, 2022. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Widespread news reports and agency releases show that there has been the spread and distribution of "Asian Giant Hornets" / "Murder Hornets" in the last year. Earlier this year, a joint press conference was held about eradication efforts: https://agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/news-and-media-relations/news-releases?article=32279

Therefore, I request the following information:

- Any sightings / emails / audio recordings / photos / videos from the public about Asian Giant Hornets sent through "agr.wa.gov/hornets, via email at hornets@agr.wa.gov, or by calling 1-800-443-6684"
- any and all reports relating to Asian giant hornets that were submitted via the Department of Agriculture’s Hornet Watch Report Form (found at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/f453e20988714d1a8459891b888b5def) and hornet email (hornets@agr.wa.gov).

I only seeks record of reports that were submitted during August, 2022. This request includes reports about actual Asian giant hornets, also known as “murder hornets, ” as well as reports about other insects mistaken for Asian giant hornets.

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,

Jason Koebler

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There is no charge.  This completes our response. I have closed this request.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Pamela Potwin
Public Records Officer
360-902-1935

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