OIG_WEBCOMMENTS@epa.gov Emails

This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://www.foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=EPA-HQ-2018-009311&type=request)
* Tracking Number: EPA-HQ-2018-009311
* Requester Name: Taylor Amarel
* Date Submitted: 07/09/2018
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
I would like to obtain that last 200 pages of emails sent to, from, or copied to OIG_WEBCOMMENTS@epa.gov
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,
Taylor Amarel

The FOIA request EPA-HQ-2018-009311 has had its Tracking Number changed to EPA-HQ-2018-009311. This is normally due to the request being transferred to another agency (for example, EPA to Dept. of Commerce) or to a sub-agency to process it. Additional details for this request are as follows:
* Old Tracking Number: EPA-HQ-2018-009311
* New Tracking Number: EPA-HQ-2018-009311
* Requester Name: Taylor Amarel
* Date Submitted: 07/09/2018
* Long Description: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
I would like to obtain that last 200 pages of emails sent to, from, or copied to OIG_WEBCOMMENTS@epa.gov
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,
Taylor Amarel

Dear Mr. Amarel:
The Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General received your Freedom of Information Act request seeking the “last 200 pages of emails sent to, from, or copied to OIG_WEBCOMMENTS@epa.gov.” Your request was assigned tracking number EPA-HQ-2018-009311.
Your request does not reasonably describe the records you are seeking in a way that will permit EPA employees to identify and locate them. We do not have a method to track the previous 200 pages of emails sent to, from, or copied to a certain email address.
The EPA’s FOIA regulations explain:
“Whenever possible, your request should include specific information about each record sought, such as the date, title or name, author, recipient, and subject matter. If known, you should include any file designations or descriptions for the records that you want. The more specific you are about the records or type of records that you want, the more likely EPA will be able to identify and locate records responsive to your request.” 40 C.F.R. § 2.102(c).
We would like to provide you the opportunity to clarify the records that you are seeking so that EPA can process your request. As indicated in 40 C.F.R. § 2.102(c), please include any specific information about the records you seek, including time period, authors, or a more detailed description of the records’ subject matter. Additionally, the FOIA does not require federal agencies to respond to questions so please consider that as you are modifying your request.
Please contact me via email at oig_foia@epa.gov with your clarification or I can be reached at (202) 566-1512 if you have any questions concerning this letter. If we do not hear back from you by November 9, 2018, we may administratively close your request.
Sincerely,
Scott Levine Associate Counsel / EPA OIG FOIA Coordinator

The FOIA request - EPA-HQ-2018-009311 has been supplemented with additional supporting files. Additional details for this item are as follows:
* Tracking Number: EPA-HQ-2018-009311
* Requester: Taylor Amarel
* Submitted Date: 07/09/2018
* Description: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
I would like to obtain that last 200 pages of emails sent to, from, or copied to OIG_WEBCOMMENTS@epa.gov
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,
Taylor Amarel

Hello,

This request shows closed for some time now.

All the best,
Ryan Dominguez

Government Information Specialist | National FOIA Office