Mystery Seeds (Washington State Department Of Agriculture)

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

R002297-082020
Multi Request Mystery Seeds
Submitted Aug. 5, 2020
Status
Completed

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From: Jason Koebler

Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request: Mystery Seeds (Washington State Department Of Agriculture)

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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 "mystery seeds" in the last month.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seeds-from-china-usda-investigation-identified/

Therefore, I request the following information:

- Any lab reports, internal communications, analyses, warnings, or other guidances about the mystery seeds.
- Any case reports about the mystery seeds.
- Any forensic analysis or communication with law enforcement (state, local, or national) about the mystery seeds.
- The number of consumer reports as well as the reports filed about the mystery seeds.
- Any presentations or other documents prepared about the mystery seeds
- Any emails concerning the mystery seeds
- Any photos or video related to the mystery seeds

Please search from July 1, 2020 until the day this request is processed.

This request is being made for use on Motherboard, VICE Media's science and technology website. It is not for commercial purposes.

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 :: R002297-082020

Portal

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 20, 2020 and given the reference number R002297-082020 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 "mystery seeds" in the last month.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seeds-from-china-usda-investigation-identified/

Therefore, I request the following information:

- Any lab reports, internal communications, analyses, warnings, or other guidances about the mystery seeds.
- Any case reports about the mystery seeds.
- Any forensic analysis or communication with law enforcement (state, local, or national) about the mystery seeds.
- The number of consumer reports as well as the reports filed about the mystery seeds.
- Any presentations or other documents prepared about the mystery seeds
- Any emails concerning the mystery seeds
- Any photos or video related to the mystery seeds

Please search from July 1, 2020 until the day this request is processed.

This request is being made for use on Motherboard, VICE Media's science and technology website. It is not for commercial purposes.

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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From: Washington State Department Of Agriculture

Subject: [Records Center] WA Department of Agriculture Public Records Request :: R002297-082020

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RE: WSDA Public Records Request of August 20, 2020, Reference # R002297-082020
Dear Jason Koebler,
The Washington State Department of Agriculture received a public records request from you on August 20, 2020. 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 "mystery seeds" in the last month.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seeds-from-china-usda-investigation-identified/

Therefore, I request the following information:

- Any lab reports, internal communications, analyses, warnings, or other guidances about the mystery seeds.
- Any case reports about the mystery seeds.
- Any forensic analysis or communication with law enforcement (state, local, or national) about the mystery seeds.
- The number of consumer reports as well as the reports filed about the mystery seeds.
- Any presentations or other documents prepared about the mystery seeds
- Any emails concerning the mystery seeds
- Any photos or video related to the mystery seeds

Please search from July 1, 2020 until the day this request is processed.

This request is being made for use on Motherboard, VICE Media's science and technology website. It is not for commercial purposes.

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 10/8/2020, I will send you copies of the records which respond to your request. Please note that our state Public Records Act, RCW 42.56 Chapter, is what governs public records requests in Washington State and not the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).  The Public Records Act requires agencies produce identifiable records that exist at the time a request is made, not future records, meaning all records that are responsive to your request that exist as of today, will be produced and nothing past today.  You may wish to submit future requests.  Furthermore, our agency's email vaulting process occurs on an email once it reaches 30 days old.  Therefore, in order to capture all responsive emails up to the date your request was received (8/20/2020), we will run the search for responsive emails after 9/20/2020, then begin the review.  At that point, we will have an idea potential charges.

Charges may apply for copies of responsive records. If there is a charge, I will provide an invoice that is due upon receipt and prior to the release of records.
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 :: R002297-082020

Portal

--- Please respond above this line ---

RE: WSDA Public Records Request of August 20, 2020, Reference # R002297-082020
Dear Jason Koebler,
The Washington State Department of Agriculture received a public records request from you on August 20, 2020. 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 "mystery seeds" in the last month.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seeds-from-china-usda-investigation-identified/

Therefore, I request the following information:

- Any lab reports, internal communications, analyses, warnings, or other guidances about the mystery seeds.
- Any case reports about the mystery seeds.
- Any forensic analysis or communication with law enforcement (state, local, or national) about the mystery seeds.
- The number of consumer reports as well as the reports filed about the mystery seeds.
- Any presentations or other documents prepared about the mystery seeds
- Any emails concerning the mystery seeds
- Any photos or video related to the mystery seeds

Please search from July 1, 2020 until the day this request is processed.

This request is being made for use on Motherboard, VICE Media's science and technology website. It is not for commercial purposes.

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

Upload documents directly: https://https://www.muckrock.comhttps://accounts.muckrock.com/accounts/login/?url_auth_token=AABg5q1JtAjrIrG9p5J2IWu0Gmo%3A1k8fQk%3AOkqygcGc6IKu5RczIQ7KXMqcprQ&next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.muckrock.com%2Faccounts%2Flogin%2F%3Fnext%3D%252Faccounts%252Fagency_login%252Fwashington-state-department-of-agriculture-18287%252Fmystery-seeds-washington-state-department-of-agriculture-99878%252F%253Femail%253Dwashingtonagr%252540mycusthelp.net”
Please log in to the Public Records Center at the following link to retrieve copies of the responsive records.
WA Department of Agriculture Public Records Request - R002297-082020
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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