Echo Summit Highway 50 landslide March 2022 (California Department of Transportation (Caltrans))

Dear Katherine Fulwider:

Caltrans received a public records request from you on October 15, 2024. You requested the following:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Records, receipts, photographs, and documentary materials referencing a landslide that fell onto highway 50 Echo summit from dates of March 3, 2022 to March 6, 2022. I am also requesting documents detailing the process of removal of said landslide including documents referencing the explosives used to clear the large boulders and any receipts of costs associated with it.

For reference, a large landslide blocked all traffic on the highway for days, before it was blasted with explosives. A news link to this can be found here. https://www.ktvu.com/news/tumbling-boulders-block-highway-50-at-echo-summit-make-travel-treacherous.

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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Katherine Fulwider

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Your request was received and given the reference number R035942-101524 for tracking purposes. Your request is being processed in the order in which it was received.
Thank you.

Sincerely,
Caltrans

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RE: Public Records Request of October 15, 2024, Reference # R035942-101524
Dear Katherine Fulwider,
On October 15, 2024, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) received your request for records under the Public Records Act (PRA) wherein you requested the following: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Records, receipts, photographs, and documentary materials referencing a landslide that fell onto highway 50 Echo summit from dates of March 3, 2022 to March 6, 2022. I am also requesting documents detailing the process of removal of said landslide including documents referencing the explosives used to clear the large boulders and any receipts of costs associated with it.

For reference, a large landslide blocked all traffic on the highway for days, before it was blasted with explosives. A news link to this can be found here. https://www.ktvu.com/news/tumbling-boulders-block-highway-50-at-echo-summit-make-travel-treacherous.

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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Katherine Fulwider

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Caltrans is in the process of gathering and reviewing the requested records.  Your request will take extra time to fulfill because of the need to: search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.
Consequently, Caltrans is exercising its authority under Government Code section 7922.535, to extend the time to reply to a Public Records Act request.  You will receive a further, more complete response no later than November 29, 2024.
Thank you for your patience in awaiting this information.
Sincerely,
John O'Connell
Caltrans Public Information Officer
District 3

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RE: Public Records Request of October 15, 2024, Reference # R035942-101524
Dear Katherine Fulwider,
On October 15, 2024, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) received your request for records under the Public Records Act (PRA) wherein you requested the following: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Records, receipts, photographs, and documentary materials referencing a landslide that fell onto highway 50 Echo summit from dates of March 3, 2022 to March 6, 2022. I am also requesting documents detailing the process of removal of said landslide including documents referencing the explosives used to clear the large boulders and any receipts of costs associated with it.

For reference, a large landslide blocked all traffic on the highway for days, before it was blasted with explosives. A news link to this can be found here. https://www.ktvu.com/news/tumbling-boulders-block-highway-50-at-echo-summit-make-travel-treacherous.

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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Katherine Fulwider

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Caltrans is in the process of gathering and reviewing the requested records.  Your request will take extra time to fulfill because of the need to: The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.
Consequently, Caltrans is exercising its authority under Government Code section 7922.535, to extend the time to reply to a Public Records Act request.  You will receive a further, more complete response no later than December 24, 2024.
Thank you for your patience in awaiting this information.
Sincerely,
CPRA Unit

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RE: Public Records Request of October 15, 2024, Reference # R035942-101524
Dear Katherine Fulwider,
On October 15, 2024, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) received your request for records under the Public Records Act (PRA) wherein you requested the following: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Records, receipts, photographs, and documentary materials referencing a landslide that fell onto highway 50 Echo summit from dates of March 3, 2022 to March 6, 2022. I am also requesting documents detailing the process of removal of said landslide including documents referencing the explosives used to clear the large boulders and any receipts of costs associated with it.

For reference, a large landslide blocked all traffic on the highway for days, before it was blasted with explosives. A news link to this can be found here. https://www.ktvu.com/news/tumbling-boulders-block-highway-50-at-echo-summit-make-travel-treacherous.

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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Katherine Fulwider

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Caltrans is in the process of gathering and reviewing the requested records.
Your request will take extra time to fulfill because of the need to: search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.
Consequently, Caltrans is exercising its authority under Government Code section 7922.535, to extend the time to reply to a Public Records Act request.  You will receive a further, more complete response no later than January 23, 2025.
Thank you for your patience in awaiting this information.
Sincerely,
John O'Connell
Caltrans Public Information Officer
District 3

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RE: Public Records Request of October 15, 2024, Reference # R035942-101524
Dear Katherine Fulwider,
On October 15, 2024, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) received your request for records under the Public Records Act (PRA) wherein you requested the following: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Records, receipts, photographs, and documentary materials referencing a landslide that fell onto highway 50 Echo summit from dates of March 3, 2022 to March 6, 2022. I am also requesting documents detailing the process of removal of said landslide including documents referencing the explosives used to clear the large boulders and any receipts of costs associated with it.

For reference, a large landslide blocked all traffic on the highway for days, before it was blasted with explosives. A news link to this can be found here. https://www.ktvu.com/news/tumbling-boulders-block-highway-50-at-echo-summit-make-travel-treacherous.

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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Katherine Fulwider

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Caltrans is in the process of gathering and reviewing the requested records.  Your request will take extra time to fulfill because of the need to: The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.
Consequently, Caltrans is exercising its authority under Government Code section 7922.535, to extend the time to reply to a Public Records Act request.  You will receive a further, more complete response no later than February 23, 2025.
Thank you for your patience in awaiting this information.
Sincerely,
Caltrans Public Information Officer

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RE: Public Records Request of October 15, 2024, Reference # R035942-101524
Dear Katherine Fulwider,
On October 15, 2024, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) received your request for records under the Public Records Act (PRA) wherein you requested the following: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Records, receipts, photographs, and documentary materials referencing a landslide that fell onto highway 50 Echo summit from dates of March 3, 2022 to March 6, 2022. I am also requesting documents detailing the process of removal of said landslide including documents referencing the explosives used to clear the large boulders and any receipts of costs associated with it.

For reference, a large landslide blocked all traffic on the highway for days, before it was blasted with explosives. A news link to this can be found here. https://www.ktvu.com/news/tumbling-boulders-block-highway-50-at-echo-summit-make-travel-treacherous.

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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Katherine Fulwider

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Caltrans has identified potentially responsive records to some of the requested records for this request. Caltrans is in the process of reviewing the records for responsiveness and information that is subject to exemptions from disclosure.  Caltrans reserves the right to assert additional exemptions as it reviews the records and determines if material is to be withheld consistent with the California Public Records Act.
Consequently, Caltrans is exercising its authority under Government Code section 7922.535, to extend the time to reply to a Public Records Act request.  You will receive a further, more complete response no later than March 24, 2025
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Caltrans Public Information Officer