In-Depth Exploration and Review of North Carolina State University's Clean Energy Technology Center Communications with Government Bodies and Other Stakeholders

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the North Carolina Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Access to and copies of all records as detailed below, held by North Carolina State University (NCSU), regardless of format, medium, or physical characteristics. I am seeking records concerning the following NCSU employees:
• Steve Kalland (steve_kalland@ncsu.edu)
• Allison Carr (akcarr@ncsu.edu)
• Samantha Gibson (sgibson3@ncsu.edu)

And in connection with:
• Patrick Bourke (PBourke@eda.gov)
• Frank Avery (FAvery@eda.gov)
• Peter Ledford (peter.ledford@nc.gov)
• Eric Muth (ermuth@ncat.edu)
• Caroline Finklea Sullivan (caroline.sullivan@nc.gov)
• Andrea DeSantis (andrea.desantis@nc.gov)
• Jennifer Mundt (Jennifer.Mundt@commerce.nc.gov)
• Chet Mottershead (chet.mottershead@commerce.nc.gov)
• Rhonda High (rhigh592@nashcc.edu)
• Kate Bashford (bashfordka@appstate.edu)
• Rob Cox (rcox3@uncc.edu, robert.cox@charlotte.edu)
• Carolyn Keith (ckeith11@charlotte.edu)
• Robert (Bob) Powell (rpow426@gmail.com, rpowell@ncat.edu)
• Ward Lenz (ward@energync.org)
• Deb Wojcik (Deb@researchtrianglecleantech.org)

Email domains: @ncat.edu, @ncsu.edu, @uncc.edu, @charlotte.edu, @nc.gov, @appstate.edu, @advancedenergy.org, @commerce.nc.gov, @researchtrianglecleantech.org, @ncat.edu, @ncsu.edu, @uncc.edu, @charlotte.edu, @nc.gov, @appstate.edu, @advancedenergy.org, @commerce.nc.gov, @researchtrianglecleantech.org

For records including but not limited to emails, text messages, phone call logs, phone call notes, video call logs, video call notes, notes referencing phone calls or video calls, social media posts, documentation, notes, emails, prepared agendas, meeting schedules during work hours or after, whether onsite or offsite, and whether on university equipment or personal devices.
This request includes any communications from, to, cc’d, or bcc’d, and regardless of current status (inbox, sent folder, outbox, junk mail, deleted items, or draft folders). The requested records span from September 1, 2022, up to and including the date of receipt of this request or until the date that this request is satisfied/fulfilled, whichever occurs later.

I understand that there may be fees associated with this request. I would appreciate if you would inform me of any possible charges in advance of fulfilling my request. However, if possible, I would prefer to receive these documents electronically to manage cost and expedite transference.

If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me if the cost will exceed [your maximum willing to pay amount]. However, I would also request a waiver of all fees as the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of the operations or activities of the government and is not primarily in my commercial interest.

If my request is denied in whole or part, I ask that you justify all deletions by reference to specific exemptions of the act. I will also expect you to release all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material. I reserve the right to appeal your decision to withhold any information or to deny a waiver of fees.

As I am sure you are aware, the North Carolina Public Records Law requires a response time within a reasonable period. I would appreciate a response to my request within ten (10) business days.
Thank you for considering my request.

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 business days.

Sincerely,

Eliab Marelli