Detroit johnson and johnson (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services)
| Tracking # |
H010438-030721 |
| Multi Request | Detroit johnson and johnson |
| Submitted | March 5, 2021 |
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From: Jason Koebler
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Recent reports show Detroit Mayor Duggan declined a shipment of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. Therefore I request the following:
Because of the newsworthiness of this request, I ask that this request be processed on a rolling basis, with records searched for and returned in the following order (if possible):
1) Any emails mentioning /about/to/from Mike Duggan or Mayor Duggan regarding the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Please search between Feb. 24th and the time this request is processed.
2) Any emails mentioning "Johnson and Johnson," "J&J," "J and J," "Johnson & Johnson," or otherwise mentioning, about, or pertaining to the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine sent by employees of this office to workers for the city of Detroit and/or its health department. Please search between Feb. 1 and the time this request is processed.
3) Any emails, notes, presentations, or memos about Detroit's refusal of this COVID-19 vaccine shipment.
This will be used for reporting on VICE News.
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: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Dear Mr. Koebler,
Thank you for your interest in public records of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (hereinafter “Department”).
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Recent reports show Detroit Mayor Duggan declined a shipment of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. Therefore I request the following:
Because of the newsworthiness of this request, I ask that this request be processed on a rolling basis, with records searched for and returned in the following order (if possible):
1) Any emails mentioning /about/to/from Mike Duggan or Mayor Duggan regarding the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Please search between Feb. 24th and the time this request is processed.
2) Any emails mentioning "Johnson and Johnson," "J&J," "J and J," "Johnson & Johnson," or otherwise mentioning, about, or pertaining to the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine sent by employees of this office to workers for the city of Detroit and/or its health department. Please search between Feb. 1 and the time this request is processed.
3) Any emails, notes, presentations, or memos about Detroit's refusal of this COVID-19 vaccine shipment.
This will be used for reporting on VICE News.
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
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Your request has been assigned the following tracking number: H010438-030721. Your request has a legally received date of March 08, 2021. You will receive a response by the Department by March 15, 2021. Unfortunately, we are unable to expedite requests and the time permitted for response by the Department may be extended beyond March 15, 2021 by ten (10) business days.
In accordance with the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq, the Department provides copies of existing non-exempt records. Records which are exempt from disclosure under state or federal law will not be provided, or records may be redacted to separate exempt information. The FOIA does not require the Department to create new records or answer queries.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the MDHHS Public Records Center and you will receive an email when your request has been completed. (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HXJ0DYcKMMuT0Y0ZAtmIfibtfCoFlfOz5uBzUuPCfXl1Dz0tLmIQlOArTi3W9rvFFLRGZBD8UzzyXv8ubLG6A5c-3DYkzV_EdJqwxA2RwQaF2Xbpdybmvu31UHMGWRuND9aQov41efF8J3PBa6aR29cY7mTyrZP1GNRtmHT8GdWWav11Uia1QTe1YPaulN-2FiQUhdY7FW8llur3SToTgz-2BsmZ5HzGFGVBdExcxcCGEAVTVO8ez6DqkVRjYgNK8TTS8x-2BVHk1xGWUCz5U2WTFxCopPg9i9fIvvQyVSAhEnT0lrCzLxo6OjiOsuZBfXExnuRCRb0PcmofbLKtop3gB5jv67RW-2Fj48qzcz-2BBIv8MJGUk0HCu-2B9EoItVkYauABZeWJgumH6dxZmKCiBIdw6ACv6ihj7kY0tPfa7VD364GU5ceV6UWhHdF3NFehrXrbnrXmiMaARzTRZcrSj-2FliLBO7bydlahJek6C86jkM5FqoD4q1wArKVS0g-3D-3D)
Regards,
Bureau of Legal Affairs,
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
From: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST , Reference # H010438-030721
Dear Mr. Jason Koebler,
This notice is issued in response to your request, legally received by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Department) on March 08, 2021, requesting information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq.
In order to determine what responsive records the Department might have, it is necessary to extend the time for response permitted by MCL 15.235 §5(2)(d) until March 29, 2021.
The Department’s FOIA policies and procedures are available at Policies and Procedures.
Sincerely,
Bureau of Legal Affairs,
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
From: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
RE: Public Records Request, Reference # H010438-030721 Dear Mr. Koebler,
This notice is issued in response to your request, legally received by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Department) on March 08, 2021, requesting information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq.
Your request is granted as to existing nonexempt records.
The Department has determined the cost for searching, retrieval, and review of the requested records and separation of exempt and nonexempt information. The cost of your FOIA request is stated in the invoice located in the MDHHS Public Records Center, where you may pay your invoice online. Upon receipt of your payment the Department will process your request. Your payment must be received within 48 days from the date of this communication; otherwise, your request will be considered abandoned.
The Department’s best effort estimate for time to complete your request is thirty business days from the date your payment is received.
The Department’s FOIA policies and procedures are available at Policies and Procedures. Sincerely,
Bureau of Legal Affairs
From: Jason Koebler
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $159.70 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Department of Health and Human Services
FOIA Coordinator
PO Box 30195
Lansing, MI 48909
From: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 08, 2021, Reference # H010438-030721
Dear Mr. Jason Koebler,
We have received your payment on invoice number INV21-H010438-1 of on 04/28/2021 for Request Number H010438-030721.
Payment Date Payment Method Payment Amount
4/28/2021 Check $159.70
If you are paying the estimate, we will now begin working on gathering documents responsive to your request. Once we have gathered the documents, a final statement of the remaining balance owed will be sent to you. This amount may change from the estimate depending on how much time and labor is actually spent on your request. Full payment is required before we release the records to you.
If you are making your final payment, we will contact you once your request is fulfilled and the documents are available for you online at the Public Records Center.
Sincerely,
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
From: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
RE: Public Records Request, Reference # H010438-030721
Dear Mr. Koebler,
This notice is issued in response to your request, legally received by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Department) on March 08, 2021, requesting information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq.
Your request is partially granted and partially denied. Please login to the FOIA Records Center to access the records.
As to the granted portion, the Department has identified and included the responsive information falling within the scope of your request. To the best of the Department’s knowledge, information, and belief, these are all the records in the possession of the Department falling within the scope of your request.
As to the denied portion, information of a personal nature, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of an individual’s privacy, are exempt from disclosure under the FOIA per MCL 15.243 §13(1)(a). Records of an advisory nature to the extent that they that are preliminary to a final determination of policy or action are exempt per MCL 15.243 §13(1)(m); in this particular instance the public interest in encouraging frank communication between employees of the Department clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure. Records of a public body's security measures, including security plans, security codes and combinations, passwords, passes, keys, and security procedures are exempt per MCL 15.243 §13(1)(u).
As to the denial, the Department is obligated to inform you that under MCL 15.240 §10 the following remedies are available:
1. Appeal this decision in writing to the Legal Affairs Administration for the Department of Health and Human Services, PO Box 30195, Lansing, MI 48909. The writing must specifically state the word “appeal” and must identify the reason or reasons you believe the partial denial should be reversed. The Department must respond to your appeal within ten days of its receipt. Under unusual circumstances, the time for response to your appeal may be extended by 10 business days.
2. File an action in the appropriate court within 180 days after the date of the final determination to partially deny the request. If you prevail in such an action, the court is to award reasonable attorney fees, costs, disbursements, and possible damages.
The Department’s FOIA policies and procedures are available at Policies and Procedures.
Sincerely,
Bureau of Legal Affairs
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