Region 1 Fire Contracts

Jimmy Tobias filed this request with the U.S. Forest Service of the United States of America.
Tracking #

2021-FS-WO-04746-F

Est. Completion None
Status
No Responsive Documents

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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 contracts of $1 million or more signed by Region 1 with contractors providing services for the agency's fire suppression efforts, including contracts with private fire suppression companies as well as contracts with companies or individuals providing catering, air support, etc, for agency fire crews.

This request seeks records produced since January 1, 2018.

I am a reporter for The Nation, The Guardian and other outlets.

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. Forest Service

Hello Mr. Tobias:

Your FOIA request, 2021-FS-WO-04746-F, which was acknowledged by this office on July 15, 2021, was assigned to Ms. Janice Semper for processing. After a quick review I can confirm that the search for responsive records has begun. Please contact Ms. Semper at Janice.semper@usda.gov<mailto:Janice.semper@usda.gov> for additional information on the status of this request.

Respectfully,

WO FOIA Team
USDA Forest Service

From: U.S. Forest Service

Hello Mr. Tobias:
Your FOIA request, 2021-FS-WO-04746-F, which was acknowledged by this office on July 15, 2021, was assigned to Ms. Janice Semper for processing. After a quick review I can confirm that the search for responsive records has begun. Please contact Ms. Semper at Janice.semper@usda.gov<mailto:Janice.semper@usda.gov> for additional information on the status of this request.
Respectfully,
WO FOIA Team
USDA Forest Service

From: U.S. Forest Service

I am working on gathering your documents. You will receive a response soon. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have further questions.

From: U.S. Forest Service

I emailed the response for this on October 4, 2021. Please see attached

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