Sunstone Strategies Virginia Freedom of Information Act Request - 8/12/24

Dear Tom Nash:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Loudoun County Public Schools. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 8/15/2024 and given the reference number R001742-081524 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all communications with representatives from the organization PERC (Propane Education & Research Council) and/or the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) or those working on their behalf as it pertains to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA, and please search both) "Clean School Bus Program." As part of this search, for email records, please search all domain names ending in either "@propane.com" or "@npga.org."

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,

Tom Nash, a citizen of Virginia, in coordination with Steve Horn.

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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. LCPS may make reasonable charges not to exceed its actual costs incurred in accessing, duplicating, supplying, or searching for requested records. It is LCPS’ goal to keep production costs as low as possible. Requestors can ask that an estimate be provided in advance of supplying the requested records.
You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The Virginia Freedom of Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center.
Loudoun County Public Schools

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 15, 2024., Reference # R001742-081524.
Dear Tom Nash,
Loudoun County Public Schools received a public information request from you on August 15, 2024 for the following: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all communications with representatives from the organization PERC (Propane Education & Research Council) and/or the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) or those working on their behalf as it pertains to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA, and please search both) "Clean School Bus Program." As part of this search, for email records, please search all domain names ending in either "@propane.com" or "@npga.org."

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,

Tom Nash, a citizen of Virginia, in coordination with Steve Horn.

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA) requests are limited to residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia and media outlets that have circulation in the Commonwealth.  As you listed your address as Boston, MA, this request is exempt from disclosure.

Thank you for your patience in awaiting this information.  If you have any questions I can be reached at (571)252-1040 or LCPSFOIA@lcps.org.
Sincerely,
Dan Adams
FOIA Officer
Loudoun County Public Schools

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 15, 2024, Reference # R001742-081524
Dear Tom Nash,
Loudoun County Public Schools received a public information request from you on August 15, 2024 for the following: “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all communications with representatives from the organization PERC (Propane Education & Research Council) and/or the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) or those working on their behalf as it pertains to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA, and please search both) "Clean School Bus Program." As part of this search, for email records, please search all domain names ending in either "@propane.com" or "@npga.org."

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,

Tom Nash, a citizen of Virginia, in coordination with Steve Horn.

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
I’m writing to ask you to clarify or narrow your request.  Please provide a date range for your request.  "All communications" is too broad of a search.
This letter seeking clarification is made pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3704, which allows us to inquire about “reasonable specificity” in the definition of your request.
Please respond in writing using one of the following methods so that there is a record of your response:

1. Online via LCPS Public Records Center;
2. via regular mail to Dan Adams - LCPS FOIA Officer, 21000 Education Court, Suite  210, Ashburn, VA  21048; or
3. in person at the Public Information Office, 21000 Education Court, Suite 210, Ashburn, VA  20148
When we receive your response, LCPS will reply to your request, including, if applicable, providing you with an estimate of costs associated with producing the requested records.

If you have any questions I can be reached at (571)252-1040 or LCPSFOIA@lcps.org.  Thank you for your patience in awaiting this information.
Sincerely,
Dan Adams
FOIA Officer
Loudoun County Public Schools