Michigan Public Water System Compliance and Violations
Tracking # |
E410758-042124 |
Submitted | April 20, 2024 |
Est. Completion | May 13, 2024 |
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From: Nina Ignaczak
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
- All administrative compliance agreements and administrative compliance orders EGLE has signed with public water systems over past 10 years.
- All SDWA violations issued to public water systems, by calendar year over past 10 years - types of violations: health violations, MCL violations, monitoring violations, etc.
- All consumer confidence reports and public notice violations issued over this time period.
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,
Nina Ignaczak
From: Michigan Department Of Environment, Great Lakes, And Energy
Nina Ignaczak:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Your request, legally received on 4/22/2024, has been assigned reference number E410758-042124 for tracking purposes. Description of Record(s) Requested: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
- All administrative compliance agreements and administrative compliance orders EGLE has signed with public water systems over past 10 years.
- All SDWA violations issued to public water systems, by calendar year over past 10 years - types of violations: health violations, MCL violations, monitoring violations, etc.
- All consumer confidence reports and public notice violations issued over this time period.
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,
Nina Ignaczak
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EGLE will respond to a request within 5 business days. If necessary, the Department may issue an extension for up to 10 additional business days.
From: Michigan Department Of Environment, Great Lakes, And Energy
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April 29, 2024 Reference Number: E410758-042124 Nina Ignaczak MuckRock News DEPT MR162403 Boston, MA 02115 Dear Nina Ignaczak: This notice responds to your request for records received by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), requesting information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq. You requested information on the following: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
- All administrative compliance agreements and administrative compliance orders EGLE has signed with public water systems over past 10 years.
- All SDWA violations issued to public water systems, by calendar year over past 10 years - types of violations: health violations, MCL violations, monitoring violations, etc.
- All consumer confidence reports and public notice violations issued over this time period.
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.
To determine the extent of responsive information, inquiry must be made of the appropriate EGLE division(s). Therefore, it is necessary to extend the time for response, as permitted by section 5(2)(d) of the FOIA, MCL 15.235(2)(d), through May 13, 2024.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please access your online account and reply to the message found there. To review a copy of EGLE’s FOIA policy and procedure, public written summary, and several online databases, go to www.michigan.gov/eglefoia Kind regards, EGLE FOIA
From: Michigan Department Of Environment, Great Lakes, And Energy
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 22, 2024., Reference # E410758-042124.
Dear Mrs. Nina Ignaczak:
Your invoice is attached. You will receive an e-mail notification with further information.
Sincerely,
Michigan EGLE This is an auto-generated email and has originated from an unmonitored email account. Please DO NOT REPLY
From: Michigan Department Of Environment, Great Lakes, And Energy
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May 01, 2024 Reference Number: E410758-042124 Nina Ignaczak MuckRock News DEPT MR162403 Boston, MA 02115 Dear Nina Ignaczak:
This notice responds to your request for records, received by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) requesting information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq.
Your request will be granted as to existing, nonexempt records in EGLE’s possession falling within the scope of the request.
Section 4(4) of the FOIA, MCL 15.234(4), provides that a public body must provide a detailed itemization that clearly lists and explains the allowable charges for the necessary copying of a public record for inspection; actual mailing costs; actual incremental cost of duplication or publication, including labor; and the cost of search, examination, review, and deletion and separation of exempt from nonexempt information, which compose the total fee for estimating and charging purposes.
To commence the processing of the request, under section 4(8) of the FOIA, MCL 15.234(8), EGLE requires a one-half good faith deposit of $361.96 based on an estimated total cost of $723.92. Failure to charge would result in an unreasonably high cost to EGLE in this particular instance because employees must be taken away from pending work to process the request and expend additional time to complete regularly assigned departmental work. Please refer to the invoice for a breakdown of the fees assessed.
After receipt of $361.96, EGLE will complete the processing of the request within an estimated 30 business days. Section 4(8) of the FOIA, MCL 15.234(8), provides that the time frame estimate is nonbinding upon the public body, but the public body shall provide the estimate in good faith and strive to be reasonably accurate and provide the public records in a manner based on this state’s public policy set forth in section 1(2) of the FOIA, MCL 15.231(2), and the nature of the request in the particular instance. Section 4(14) of the FOIA, MCL 15.234(4)(14), provides that if a deposit that is required under subsection (8) or (11) is not received by the public body within 45 days from receipt by the requesting person of the notice that a deposit is required, and if the requesting person has not filed an appeal of the deposit amount pursuant to section 10a, the request shall be considered abandoned by the requesting person and the public body is no longer required to fulfill the request. Notice of a deposit requirement under subsection (8) or (11) is considered received 3 days after it is sent, regardless of the means of transmission. Notice of a deposit requirement under subsection (8) or (11) must include notice of the date by which the deposit must be received, which date is 48 days after the date the notice is sent [June 18, 2024].
Upon completing the processing of the request, EGLE will send notice of the balance due, the statutory basis for exemptions, if any, and the statutory remedial rights, if applicable. After receipt of the balance due, copies of the records will be provided to you. You may submit the payment online, please visit the following link: FOIA Payment Center.
If you would like to discuss whether the request can be refined to reduce the costs, or you have any other questions, please access your online account and reply to this message there. To review a copy of EGLE's FOIA policy and procedure, public written summary, and several online databases, go to www.michigan.gov/eglefoia. (www.michigan.gov/eglefoia) Kind regards, EGLE FOIA
From: Michigan Department Of Environment, Great Lakes, And Energy
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Nina Ignaczak,
The payment of $361.96 was received outside of the timeline provided in the May 1, 2024 notice, therefore a refund is being processed. If you wish to receive this information in the future, please submit a new FOIA request for processing. You may wish to reference this request if resubmitting.
Kind regards,
EGLE FOIA
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