Raby Candela Renewables

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* Tracking Number: DOI-BLM-2022-001681
* Requester Name:
Jimmy Tobias
* Date Submitted: 01/20/2022
* 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 written or electronic communications, including email attachments, between state director Jon Raby and any officials, lobbyists, representatives or other staffers affiliated with Candela Renewables, the renewable energy and solar development company, or its subsidiaries.

This request seeks records produced since January 20, 2021.

I am a reporter for The Guardian and other outlets.

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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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Bureau of Land Management
Nevada State Office
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Phone: 775-861-6552
FOIA Fax: 775-861-6730