Wisconsin Deer Farm CWD Outbreak
| Submitted | Oct. 11, 2021 |
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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 documents, emails, reports, memos, investigations and related materials that concern the recent outbreak of Chronic Wasting Disease at Maple Hill Farms in Taylor County, Wisconsin. You can read more about the farm and the outbreak here: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/outdoors/2021/09/25/maple-hill-farms-sold-least-387-deer-40-facilities-seven-states/5845128001/
This request seeks records produced since August 1, 2021.
I am a reporter for 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: 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 Oct. 11, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Oct. 11, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Oct. 11, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Oct. 11, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Oct. 11, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Oct. 11, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Oct. 11, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 120093
411A Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
Email: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Dear Mr. Tobias:
This is a final records response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, dated October 11, 2021, and received in this office on October 12, 2021, and assigned tracking number 2022-APHIS-00208-F. You requested copies of the following information:
"Any and all documents, emails, reports, memos, investigations and related materials that concern the recent outbreak of Chronic Wasting Disease at Maple Hill Farms in Taylor County, Wisconsin. You can read more about the farm and the outbreak here: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/outdoors/2021/09/25/maple-hill-farms-sold-least-387-deer-40-facilities-seven-states/5845128001. This request seeks records produced since August 1, 2021."
Note: Because files are too big, I sent to you in two separate emails. In the future, please set up an account with a PAL system with our agency. This system would allow us to deliver your request records electronically despite the size of the files. Please create a new PAL account by click on this link below:
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If you have any questions please let me know.
Sincerely,
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Sophie Lau-Lopez | government information specialist
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS-LPA-FOIA Office
unit 50
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Email #2.
Note: Because files are too big, I sent to you in two separate emails. In the future, please set up an account with a PAL system with our agency. This system would allow us to deliver your request records electronically despite the size of the files. Please create a new PAL account by click on this link below:
https://efoia-pal.usda.gov/<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fefoia-pal.usda.gov%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ccce548b547914c139f1408d7dbca352c%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637219534969892434&sdata=nmTYUNxsXCUv5W7e7X%2FOH8h8NkFQ5j2F4uLRgxIZiMY%3D&reserved=0>
If you have any questions please let me know.
Sincerely,
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Sophie Lau-Lopez | government information specialist
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS-LPA-FOIA Office
unit 50
4700 Riverdale Road | Riverdale, MD 20737
Sophana.n.lau_lopez@usda.gov<mailto:Sophana.n.lau_lopez@usda.gov>
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Protect personal information. The identity saved could be your own.
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