Air Permits for Electricity Genberators in Houston, Texas
| Tracking # |
94162 24-94162 PIR 24-94162 |
| Submitted | May 18, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | June 6, 2024 |
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From: Targeted Justice
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Dear Sirs:
This letter constitutes a request under the Texas Public Information Act, on behalf of
Targeted Justice Inc.
I request that a copy of the following documents [or documents containing the following information] be
provided to Targeted Justice:
1. Records and documents pertaining to the permits issued under the Clean Air Act for all portable and emergency generators located in or servicing cell towers in the Houston, Texas area as of May 17, 2024. The information to be provided shall include at a minimum the following:
a - Permit Holder Name
b - Exact location (address) of generator
c - Generator make, year and capacity
d - First permit date issuance
e- Current permit date issuance and expiration.
f - Identity of carrier or customer to be serviced by generator.
The term “document” is to be liberally construed to include any file, paper, microfilm, digital archive, or any other format where the information sought may be stored. As you know, the Public Information Act requires agencies to release information unless it is specifically exempt from disclosure, and also requires agencies to release all reasonably segregable nonexempt portions of documents, i.e., to redact exempt portions of documents and release the rest. Targeted Justice's status as a news organization that provides information of public interest to its members warrants the expedited processing of this Request on the grounds that there is a compelling need for these records because the information requested is urgently needed by an organization primarily engaged in disseminating information in order to inform the public about actual or alleged Federal Government activity.
Request for expedited processing
Targeted Justice currently has over 15,000 subscribers and over 115,000 thousands views a month in its
Substack newsletter. Thus, it is considered a news media organization Targeted Justice also requests the expedited processing of this request on the grounds that the records and documents requested relate to a “breaking news story of general public interest”. Furthermore, they present a “matter of widespread and exceptional media interest in which there exist possible questions about the government’s integrity which affect public confidence”.
Request for Fee Waiver
Targeted Justice hereby requests a fee waiver of search, review, and duplication fees on the grounds that it has no commercial interest other than informing the public about matters of public concern.
Furthermore, a waiver of search and review fees is warranted inasmuch as Targeted Justice will report the results of this endeavor on the grounds that Targeted Justice qualifies as a “representative of the news media” and that the records are not sought for commercial use.
For any document you fail to produce, Targeted Justice requests that you provide a Vaughn Index and declaration setting forth reasonably detailed explanations for each withheld document as to why it falls within any statutory exemption. See Vaughn v. Rosen, 484 F.2d 820 (D.C. Cir. 1973). The Vaughn statement must specify details about each document's sender, recipients, date and time, and subject.
If you need to discuss this request, the undersigned can be reached at 832-247-3046 or 281-772-7668. Thank you for your consideration of my request.
Sincerely,
Ana L. Toledo for Targeted Justice, Inc.
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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Targeted Justice
From: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your Public Information Request received under the Texas Public Information Act.
Your request has been assigned: PIR 24-94162.
Please refer to this number in any communications regarding your request.
You will receive a response from the Agency within ten (10) business days.
TCEQ charges for the costs of responding to Public Information Requests in accordance with state statute. If the estimated cost to fulfill your request:
* is $40 or less, we will fulfill your request and provide you with an invoice. If requested, as a courtesy we will provide an estimate before we fulfill your request.
* exceeds $40, before we fulfill your request, we will provide you with an estimate, which you must accept in writing.
* exceeds $100, before we initiate fulfillment of your request you must pay a 50% deposit.
Thank you,
The Open Records Team
From: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Good morning afternoon, Ana Toledo,
We received your Public Information Request (PIR) 24-94162 requesting certain information regarding permits issued under the Clean Air Act for all portable and emergency generators. Your request did not specify whether you are seeking public information only or whether you are also seeking information that TCEQ considers to be confidential.
To ensure efficient processing of your PIR, please fill out the attached "Confidential Information Options Form" and return it to me as soon as possible.
Thank you in advance for your assistance. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions.
Sincerely,
Renee
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Renee Lyle
Records Analyst II
Air Permits Division, Office of Air, TCEQ
512-239-3317
renee.lyle@tceq.texas.gov<mailto:renee.lyle@tceq.texas.gov>
How are we doing? Fill out our online customer satisfaction survey at www.tceq.texas.gov/customersurvey<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMTAyLjk3MDg5MTgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTEwMi45NzA4OTE4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MzIwMjU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGlhbm5lLmFuZGVyc29uQHRjZXEudGV4YXMuZ292JnVzZXJpZD1kaWFubmUuYW5kZXJzb25AdGNlcS50ZXhhcy5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&104&&&http://www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/customersurvey>
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From: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Good afternoon, Ana L. Toledo,
I hope this finds you well. After researching your request, it was determined the information within our databases will not fully satisfy your request and may not be what you are looking for. Our databases currently do not hold information on cell towers, nor do we store any information on generator make, year, or capacity.
We can, however, run reports to create a list of Portable and Emergency Engine and Turbine authorizations for New Source Review Air Permits and Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines for Federal Operating Permits to include the permit holder name, site physical address/location, and permit issuance and expiration dates.
Please let me know if those lists are what you are seeking. If they are not, please let me know if you would like to clarify or withdraw this request.
Sincerely,
Renee
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Renee Lyle
Records Analyst II
Air Permits Division, Office of Air, TCEQ
512-239-3317
renee.lyle@tceq.texas.gov<mailto:renee.lyle@tceq.texas.gov>
How are we doing? Fill out our online customer satisfaction survey at www.tceq.texas.gov/customersurvey<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMTAyLjk3MDg5MTgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTEwMi45NzA4OTE4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MzIwMjU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGlhbm5lLmFuZGVyc29uQHRjZXEudGV4YXMuZ292JnVzZXJpZD1kaWFubmUuYW5kZXJzb25AdGNlcS50ZXhhcy5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&104&&&http://www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/customersurvey>
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From: Targeted Justice
Enclosed please find required form.
We do not require confidential information at this time.
Thank-you.
From: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Good morning, Ana,
Thank you for returning the form. It has been documented.
After researching your request, it was determined the information within our databases will not fully satisfy your request and may not be what you are looking for. Our databases currently do not hold information on cell towers, nor do we store any information on generator make, year, or capacity.
We can, however, run reports to create a list of Portable and Emergency Engine and Turbine authorizations for New Source Review Air Permits and Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines for Federal Operating Permits to include the permit holder name, site physical address/location, and permit issuance and expiration dates.
Please let me know if you would like TCEQ to run these reports. If not, please let me know if you would like to clarify or withdraw your request.
Sincerely,
Renee
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Renee Lyle
Records Analyst II
Air Permits Division, Office of Air, TCEQ
512-239-3317
renee.lyle@tceq.texas.gov<mailto:renee.lyle@tceq.texas.gov>
How are we doing? Fill out our online customer satisfaction survey at www.tceq.texas.gov/customersurvey<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMTAyLjk3MDg5MTgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTEwMi45NzA4OTE4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MzIwMjU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGlhbm5lLmFuZGVyc29uQHRjZXEudGV4YXMuZ292JnVzZXJpZD1kaWFubmUuYW5kZXJzb25AdGNlcS50ZXhhcy5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&104&&&http://www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/customersurvey>
From: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Good afternoon, Ana,
I hope this finds you well. Attached please find our response to your Public Information Request (PIR) to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
After researching your request, it was determined the information within our databases will not fully satisfy your request and may not be what you are looking for. Our databases currently do not hold information on cell towers, nor do we store any information on generator make, year, or capacity.
This PIR is now closed.
Please contact me with any questions regarding this request.
Sincerely,
Renee
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Renee Lyle
Records Analyst II
Air Permits Division, Office of Air, TCEQ
512-239-3317
renee.lyle@tceq.texas.gov<mailto:renee.lyle@tceq.texas.gov>
How are we doing? Fill out our online customer satisfaction survey at www.tceq.texas.gov/customersurvey<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMTAyLjk3MDg5MTgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTEwMi45NzA4OTE4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MzIwMjU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGlhbm5lLmFuZGVyc29uQHRjZXEudGV4YXMuZ292JnVzZXJpZD1kaWFubmUuYW5kZXJzb25AdGNlcS50ZXhhcy5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&104&&&http://www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/customersurvey>
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