Transfer/Transport of Captive-held Marine Mammals
| Tracking # |
2024-APHIS-02050-F DOI-FWS-2023-005682 |
| Submitted | July 17, 2023 |
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From: Susan Maret
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 5 U.S.C. § 552, I request all permit applications concerning the transfer/transport of captive-held marine mammals per the Marine Mammal Protection Act (P.L. 92-522) submitted from January l, 2019 to the present.
I respectfully request a waiver of all fees under 5 U.S.C. Section 552(a) (4) (A) (iii). As an academic researcher, I will actively share and provide access to these records with the public and my colleagues. Release of these materials is in the public interest, and will greatly contribute to public knowledge of U.S. Fish and Wildlife activities and formation of policy. I am happy to receive any and all records in electronic format. Please note that 5 U.S.C. Section 552(a) (4) (A) (iv) (II) requires that you provide the first 100 copies to me at no charge.
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,
Susan Maret
From: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=DOI-FWS-2023-005682&type=Request)
* Tracking Number: DOI-FWS-2023-005682
* Requester Name:
Susan Maret
* Date Submitted: 07/18/2023
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 5 U.S.C. § 552, I request all permit applications concerning the transfer/transport of captive-held marine mammals per the Marine Mammal Protection Act (P.L. 92-522) submitted from January l, 2019 to the present.
I respectfully request a waiver of all fees under 5 U.S.C. Section 552(a) (4) (A) (iii). As an academic researcher, I will actively share and provide access to these records with the public and my colleagues. Release of these materials is in the public interest, and will greatly contribute to public knowledge of U.S. Fish and Wildlife activities and formation of policy. I am happy to receive any and all records in electronic format. Please note that 5 U.S.C. Section 552(a) (4) (A) (iv) (II) requires that you provide the first 100 copies to me at no charge.
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,
Susan Maret
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From: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Your request for Fee Waiver for the FOIA request DOI-FWS-2023-005682 has been
fully granted.
* Fee Waiver Original Justification:
I respectfully request a waiver of all fees under 5 U.S.C. Section 552(a) (4) (A) (iii). As an academic researcher, I will actively share and provide access to these records with the public and my colleagues. Release of these materials is in the public interest, and will greatly contribute to public knowledge of U.S. Fish and Wildlife activities and formation of policy. I am happy to receive any and all records in electronic format. Please note that 5 U.S.C. Section 552(a) (4) (A) (iv) (II) requires that you provide the first 100 copies to me at no charge.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
* Fee Waiver Disposition Reason:
N/A
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #DOI-FWS-2023-005682.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ms. Maret:
Your FOIA request is still pending and a search of records is being conducted in the assigned program. Thank you for your patience.
Regards,
Shauntá Nichols
HQ FOIA Coordinator - Team Lead
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
shaunta_nichols@fws.gov<mailto:shaunta_nichols@fws.gov>
From: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ms. Maret:
Please see attached final response letter and link to responsive records:
https://fws-fileshare.box.com/s/2ga2iysur16mdyxsp9jldaqsr3uso14u
Regards,
Shauntá Nichols
HQ FOIA Coordinator - Team Lead
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
shaunta_nichols@fws.gov<mailto:shaunta_nichols@fws.gov>
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From: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ms. Maret,
Enclosed is your APHIS acknowledgement letter to your FOIA Request dated July 18, 2023.
R/
John E. Siordia
FOIA/Privacy Act Official
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Legislative and Public Affairs
(301)851-3137
This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.
From: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ms. Maret,
Good morning. Attached are your Final Response Letter and Responsive Records to your FOIA Request 2024-APHIS-02050-F.
R/
John E. Siordia
FOIA/Privacy Act Official
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Legislative and Public Affairs
(301)851-3137
This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.
From: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ms. Maret,
Good morning. Attached are your Final Response Letter and Responsive Records to your FOIA Request 2024-APHIS-02050-F.
R/
John E. Siordia
FOIA/Privacy Act Official
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Legislative and Public Affairs
(301)851-3137
This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.
From: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
From: Siordia, John - MRP-APHIS
Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 9:13 AM
To: requests@muckrock.com
Cc: requests@muckrock.com
Subject: Final Response to FOIA Request 2024-APHIS-02050-F
Ms. Maret,
Good morning. Attached are your Final Response Letter and Responsive Records to your FOIA Request 2024-APHIS-02050-F.
R/
John E. Siordia
FOIA/Privacy Act Official
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Legislative and Public Affairs
(301)851-3137
This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.
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