Mystery Seeds (Pennsylvania Department Of Agriculture)

Jason Koebler filed this request with the Pennsylvania Department Of Agriculture of Harrisburg, PA.
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200809

Multi Request Mystery Seeds
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From: Jason Koebler


To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Right to Know Act, I hereby request the following records:

Widespread news reports and agency releases show that there has been the spread and distribution of "mystery seeds" in the last month.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seeds-from-china-usda-investigation-identified/

Therefore, I request the following information:

- Any lab reports, internal communications, analyses, warnings, or other guidances about the mystery seeds.
- Any case reports about the mystery seeds.
- Any forensic analysis or communication with law enforcement (state, local, or national) about the mystery seeds.
- The number of consumer reports as well as the reports filed about the mystery seeds.
- Any presentations or other documents prepared about the mystery seeds
- Any emails concerning the mystery seeds
- Any photos or video related to the mystery seeds

Please search from July 1, 2020 until the day this request is processed.

This request is being made for use on Motherboard, VICE Media's science and technology website. It is not for commercial purposes.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jason Koebler

From: Pennsylvania Department Of Agriculture

The Office of the Governor's Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) Office has received your correspondence. Requests for records will be processed in accordance with the provisions of the RTKL, 65 P.S.§§67.101, et seq.

Requests received by this account after regular business hours (5 pm) or when the Office is otherwise closed pursuant to Management Directive 530.17 will be marked as received on the next business day.

Please note that the Office is currently closed due to the COVID-19 disaster emergency. Requests will be processed upon resumption of business.

Thank you.

From: Pennsylvania Department Of Agriculture

Attached you will find an interim response to your request. Thank you.

Susan West ǀ Agency Open Records Officer ǀ Fleet Vehicle Officer ǀ
Property Control Officer ǀ Records Coordinator
PA Department of Agriculture ǀ Bureau of Administrative Services
2301 North Cameron Street, Room 204 ǀ Hbg PA 17110-9408
Telephone: 717.787.5653 ǀ Fax: 717.346.3301
www.agriculture.pa.gov<http://www.agriculture.pa.gov/>

From: Pennsylvania Department Of Agriculture

Attached you will find the final response to your request.

Susan West ǀ Agency Open Records Officer ǀ Fleet Vehicle Officer ǀ
Property Control Officer ǀ Records Coordinator
PA Department of Agriculture ǀ Bureau of Administrative Services
2301 North Cameron Street, Room 204 ǀ Hbg PA 17110-9408
Telephone: 717.787.5653 ǀ Fax: 717.346.3301
www.agriculture.pa.gov<http://www.agriculture.pa.gov/>

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