A{HIS CWD III

Jimmy Tobias filed this request with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service of the United States of America.
Tracking #

2024-APHIS-03603-F

Status
Rejected

From: Jimmy Tobias

To Whom It May Concern:

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

Any intelligence notes, memos, briefings, or other documents produced by APHIS, or otherwise in the agency's possession, that track or document on the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) within this United States. This request seeks records produced since January 2023.

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 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Tobias

From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service

Hello Jimmy Tobias,

Thank you for your status inquiry. Per my email sent on September 13, 2023 (see attachment), your request is currently the 24th case I have to process. I process most requests on a first in first out basis. I estimate completing the processing of your request in December 2023 or January 2024. If I can process your case sooner I will.

As an update from the September 13, 2023, email, I have received approximately 200+ pages (revised from 155) from the program office that are potentially responsive to your request. I have sent some of the potentially responsive documents to business submitters or consultation with other offices. I am pending the response from some of these businesses. There may be more that will need to be reviewed by other entities.

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter.

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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service

Hello Jimmy Tobias,

Thank you for your status inquiry. Per my email sent on September 13, 2023 (see attachment), your request is currently the 24th case I have to process. I process most requests on a first in first out basis. I estimate completing the processing of your request in December 2023 or January 2024. If I can process your case sooner I will.

As an update from the September 13, 2023, email, I have received approximately 200+ pages (revised from 155) from the program office that are potentially responsive to your request. I have sent some of the potentially responsive documents to business submitters or consultation with other offices. I am pending the response from some of these businesses. There may be more that will need to be reviewed by other entities.

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter.

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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service

Hello Jimmy Tobias,

Thank you for your status inquiry. The status of your request is still similar to the status sent on September 26, 2023. I have received responses from some submitters. I may need to send more inquiries out. I process most requests on a first in first out basis. I estimate completing the processing of your request in December 2023 or January 2024. If I can process your case sooner I will.

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter.

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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service

Hello Jimmy Tobias,

Our response is attached.

Ms. Michelle Moreno
Government Information Specialist
She / Her / Hers
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Legislative and Public Affairs
Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act
4700 River Road / Riverdale, MD 20737
Email: Michelle.Moreno@USDA.GOV<mailto:Michelle.Moreno@USDA.GOV>
Phone: (301) 851-4084