Big Five Poaching Investigations
| Tracking # |
DOI-FWS-2024-000672 |
| Submitted | June 24, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | Sept. 19, 2024 |
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From: Jimmy Tobias
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all ROIs (Reports of Investigations) from USFWS investigations into the killing, poaching, and/or trafficking of the following African mammals: African elephants, white or black rhinos, cape buffalos, wild African dogs, lions, and/or leopards. This request seeks records produced since January 1, 2015. If possible please separate all document releases by animal involved so that a given document set only pertains to one of the animals listed above.
I am a reporter for the Guardian, the Nation and other outlets.
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:
Dear Jimmy Tobias,
Department of the Interior has received your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request and assigned it control number DOI-FWS-2024-000672. Please cite this number in any future communications with our office regarding your request.
To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:Any and all ROIs (Reports of Investigations) from USFWS investigations into the killing, poaching, and/or trafficking of the following African mammals: African elephants, white or black rhinos, cape buffalos, wild African dogs, lions, and/or leopards. This request seeks records produced since January 1, 2015. If possible please separate all document releases by animal involved so that a given document set only pertains to one of the animals listed above.I am a reporter for the Guardian, the Nation and other outlets.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 TobiasUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
The message is being sent from an unattended email box. For any future correspondence please reach the bureau contact at https://www.doi.gov/foia/contacts.
Regards,
DOI FOIA Office
From:
Dear Jimmy Tobias,
The status of your FWS FOIA request #DOI-FWS-2024-000672 has been updated to the following status 'Received'. To log into the PAL Application click on the Application URL below.
https://foiaxpresspal.doi.gov
The message is being sent from an unattended email box. For any future correspondence, please contact the bureau contact at https://www.doi.gov/foia/contacts.
Sincerely,
DOI FOIA Office
From: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Please see the attached acknowledgement letter. If you have any questions while we process your request you may contact us at fwhq_foia@fws.gov.
Thanks,
Matthew Sullivan
Government Information Specialist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
916-414-6682
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 25, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 19, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #DOI-FWS-2024-000672.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 25, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 19, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #DOI-FWS-2024-000672.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 25, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 19, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #DOI-FWS-2024-000672.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 25, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 19, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #DOI-FWS-2024-000672.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Good Afternoon Mr. Tobias,
Happy New Year! I hope this email finds you well. I was notified that you were seeking a status update. Currently, I have an Interim Response at the Solicitor's Office for review/surname. The Office of Law Enforcement is searching for/gathering records responsive to your request. I will continue to provide rolling releases as I receive records. Thanks, and please feel free to reach out to me at any time for a status update.
Respectfully,
Tiffany Joseph
FOIA Coordinator
tiffany_joseph@fws.gov
From: Jimmy Tobias
Thanks so much Tiffany. Happy New Year!
From: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Good Afternoon Mr. Tobias,
I hope this email finds you well. Attached is a signed copy of your Interim Response letter. We are continuing to search for records responsive to your request. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Thanks!
Respectfully,
Tiffany Joseph
FOIA Coordinator
tiffany_joseph@fws.gov
