FOIA request for emails, texts - Hovensa TSEP Fund
| Tracking # |
EPA-2021-004141 , EPA-R2-2021-004141 EPA-2021-004141 |
| Submitted | May 5, 2021 |
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From: Kristoffer Tigue
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any email correspondence or text messages between Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 officials in the following offices (listed below) and any individual(s) representing any of the following parties (listed below) between Feb. 10, 2016 and May 5, 2021 that contain the following keywords:
Keywords:
"escrow"
"Consent Decree"
"Territorial Supplemental Environmental Projects Fund"
"TSEP"
"Environmental Response Trust Agreement"
"ERT"
"cancer registry"
"Roberto Puga"
"Project Navigator"
EPA Region 2 offices:
Air and Radiation Division
Caribbean Environmental Protection Division
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division
Water Division
Parties:
Hovensa LLC
Limetree Bay Ventures LLC
Project Navigator Ltd
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources
U.S. Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health
Please exclude any communications that may be considered exempt from FOIA requests because they contain trade secrets or other privileged information.
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,
Kristoffer Tigue
From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://www.foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=EPA-2021-004141&type=request)
* Tracking Number: EPA-2021-004141
* Requester Name: Kristoffer Tigue
* Date Submitted: 05/05/2021
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any email correspondence or text messages between Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 officials in the following offices (listed below) and any individual(s) representing any of the following parties (listed below) between Feb. 10, 2016 and May 5, 2021 that contain the following keywords:
Keywords:
"escrow"
"Consent Decree"
"Territorial Supplemental Environmental Projects Fund"
"TSEP"
"Environmental Response Trust Agreement"
"ERT"
"cancer registry"
"Roberto Puga"
"Project Navigator"
EPA Region 2 offices:
Air and Radiation Division
Caribbean Environmental Protection Division
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division
Water Division
Parties:
Hovensa LLC
Limetree Bay Ventures LLC
Project Navigator Ltd
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources
U.S. Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health
Please exclude any communications that may be considered exempt from FOIA requests because they contain trade secrets or other privileged information.
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,
Kristoffer Tigue
From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
05/07/2021
Kristoffer Tigue
MuckRock News DEPT MR 112214
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA, 02144
requests@muckrock.com
RE: Freedom of Information Act Request - EPA-2021-004141
Hello,
Please see the attached letter.
Sincerely,
National FOIA Office
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
The FOIA request EPA-2021-004141 has had its Tracking Number changed to EPA-R2-2021-004141. This is normally due to the request being transferred to another agency (for example, EPA to Dept. of Commerce) or to a sub-agency to process it. Additional details for this request are as follows:
* Old Tracking Number:
EPA-2021-004141
* New Tracking Number:
EPA-R2-2021-004141
* Requester Name:
Kristoffer Tigue
* Date Submitted:
05/05/2021
* Long Description:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any email correspondence or text messages between Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 officials in the following offices (listed below) and any individual(s) representing any of the following parties (listed below) between Feb. 10, 2016 and May 5, 2021 that contain the following keywords:
Keywords:
"escrow"
"Consent Decree"
"Territorial Supplemental Environmental Projects Fund"
"TSEP"
"Environmental Response Trust Agreement"
"ERT"
"cancer registry"
"Roberto Puga"
"Project Navigator"
EPA Region 2 offices:
Air and Radiation Division
Caribbean Environmental Protection Division
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division
Water Division
Parties:
Hovensa LLC
Limetree Bay Ventures LLC
Project Navigator Ltd
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources
U.S. Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health
Please exclude any communications that may be considered exempt from FOIA requests because they contain trade secrets or other privileged information.
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,
Kristoffer Tigue
From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
Dear Kristoffer Tigue:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has received the two above-referenced FOIA requests from you, relating to the Limetree/Hovensa matter. We would like to have a call with you to seek clarification of the requests. Pls. let me know your availability during the following time periods:
Today, May 26: 11:00-12:00, 1:00-3:00
May 27: 9:30-11:30, 1:00-5:00
Pls. also let me know whether you are able to do calls in Microsoft Teams.
Thank you.
Paul Simon
Deputy Regional Counsel
EPA Region 2
212-637-3152
Simon.paul@epa.gov
From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
Dear Kristoffer Tigue: I sent you the email below and have not heard back. Can you pls. let me know when you receive this message and let me know if you would be available to have a call with me to discuss the scope of the two above-referenced FOIA requests, relating to the Limetree/Hovensa matter?:
* Today, June 1, 1:00 or 2:00
* June 2: 9:00, 10:30, 2:00
Pls. also let me know what email address I should use for you, and whether you are able to do calls in Microsoft Teams.
Thank you.
Paul Simon
Deputy Regional Counsel
EPA Region 2
212-637-3152
Simon.paul@epa.gov<mailto:Simon.paul@epa.gov>
From:
Hi Paul! I'm so sorry for missing this the first time you sent it. I'd be
more than happy to chat at 1pm ET today, if that's still available. You can
reach me at 651-235-7892. Thanks!
Kristoffer
--
Kristoffer Tigue
Environmental Justice Reporter
Inside Climate News
<https://insideclimatenews.org/profile/kristoffer-tigue/>
(651) 235-7892
From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
Ok, I will call you at 1:00.
From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
06/01/2021
Mr. Kristoffer Tigue
MuckRock News DEPT MR 112214
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
requests@muckrock.com
RE: Freedom of Information Act Request - EPA-R2-2021-004141
Hello,
This letter concerns the above-mentioned Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National FOIA Office (NFO) on 05/05/2021. You are seeking the following records: (refer to FOIA request for subject matter).
Your FOIA request was assigned to the EPA Region 2 FOIA program (RFP) for processing. If you have any questions about your request, please contact me and reference your FOIA request tracking number EPA-R2-2021-004141.
Pursuant to 40 C.F.R. § 2.104(d), an extension of time is necessary to respond to your request. Given the scope of the request, EPA anticipates that the response will require a significant amount of EPA’s resources and time to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request and for consultation with another agency having a substantial interest in the determination of the request or among two or more components of the agency having substantial subject-matter interest therein. EPA anticipates that the response completion date will be on or prior to 07/02/2021. If EPA will require more time, our FOIA Program will contact you to provide information on the estimated date of completion. EPA will endeavor to make interim releases wherever possible. If you would like to modify or narrow your request so that it may be processed sooner, please contact the below-mentioned FOIA Program.
If you need any further assistance or would like to discuss any aspect of your request, you may seek assistance from EPA’s FOIA Public Liaison at hq.foia@epa.gov or call (202) 566-1667. You may also seek assistance from the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS). You may contact OGIS in any of the following ways: by mail, Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001; email: ogis@nara.gov; telephone: (202) 741-5770 or (877) 684-6448; or fax: (202) 741-5769. For all media inquiries, please contact mailto:press@epa.gov. (mailto:press@epa.gov.)
Thank you for contacting EPA. It was a pleasure speaking to you, Sir!
Sincerely,
Wanda Calderon
Government Information Specialist
Office of Regional Counsel
EPA Region 2 FOIA Program (RFP)
212-637-3668
calderon.wanda@epa.gov (mailto:calderon.wanda@epa.gov)
www.epa.gov/foia (http://www.epa.gov/foia)
From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
06/01/2021
Mr. Kristoffer Tigue
MuckRock News DEPT MR 112214
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
requests@muckrock.com
RE: Freedom of Information Act Request - EPA-R2-2021-004141
Hello,
This letter concerns the above-mentioned Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National FOIA Office (NFO) on 05/05/2021. You are seeking the following records: (refer to FOIA request for subject matter).
Your FOIA request was assigned to the EPA Region 2 FOIA program (RFP) for processing. If you have any questions about your request, please contact me and reference your FOIA request tracking number EPA-R2-2021-004141.
Pursuant to 40 C.F.R. § 2.104(d), an extension of time is necessary to respond to your request. Given the scope of the request, EPA anticipates that the response will require a significant amount of EPA’s resources and time to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request and for consultation with another agency having a substantial interest in the determination of the request or among two or more components of the agency having substantial subject-matter interest therein. EPA anticipates that the response completion date will be on or prior to 07/02/2021. If EPA will require more time, our FOIA Program will contact you to provide information on the estimated date of completion. EPA will endeavor to make interim releases wherever possible. If you would like to modify or narrow your request so that it may be processed sooner, please contact the below-mentioned FOIA Program.
If you need any further assistance or would like to discuss any aspect of your request, you may seek assistance from EPA’s FOIA Public Liaison at hq.foia@epa.gov or call (202) 566-1667. You may also seek assistance from the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS). You may contact OGIS in any of the following ways: by mail, Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001; email: ogis@nara.gov; telephone: (202) 741-5770 or (877) 684-6448; or fax: (202) 741-5769. For all media inquiries, please contact mailto:press@epa.gov. (mailto:press@epa.gov.)
Thank you for contacting EPA. It was a pleasure speaking to you, Sir!
Sincerely,
Wanda Calderon
Government Information Specialist
Office of Regional Counsel
EPA Region 2 FOIA Program (RFP)
212-637-3668
calderon.wanda@epa.gov (mailto:calderon.wanda@epa.gov)
www.epa.gov/foia (http://www.epa.gov/foia)
From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
EPA-R2-2021-004141 has been approved for an interim release.
Records were released to the public as a result of this request. You may retrieve these records immediately using the following link: Over the next 2 hours, these records are also being added to FOIAonline's search pages, further enabling you to retrieve these documents associated with your FOIA request at any time. View Records (https://www.foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=EPA-R2-2021-004141&type=request)
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From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
10/29/2021
Kristoffer Tigue
MuckRock News DEPT MR 112214
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
requests@muckrock.com
RE: Freedom of Information Act Request - EPA-R2-2021-004141
Hello Mr. Tigue, (hope you're doing well!)
This letter concerns the above-mentioned Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National FOIA Office (NFO) on 05/05/2021. You are seeking certain documents involving Limetree Bay.
Your FOIA request was assigned to the EPA Region 2 FOIA program (RFP) for processing. If you have any questions about your request, please contact me and reference your FOIA request tracking number EPA-R2-2021-004141.
Pursuant to 40 C.F.R. § 2.104(d), an extension of time is necessary to respond to your request. Given the scope of the request, EPA anticipates that the response will require a significant amount of EPA’s resources and time to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records. EPA anticipates that the response completion date will be on or prior to 12/01/2021.
Please call me if you'd like to further discuss the circumstances surrounding this extension notice. If you need any further assistance or would like to discuss any aspect of your request, you may seek assistance from EPA’s FOIA Public Liaison at hq.foia@epa.gov or call (202) 566-1667. You may also seek assistance from the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS). You may contact OGIS in any of the following ways: by mail, Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001; email: (mailto:hq.foia@epa.gov) ogis@nara.gov; telephone: (202) 741-5770 or (877) 684-6448; or fax: (202) 741-5769. For all media inquiries, please contact (mailto:ogis@nara.gov;) mailto:press@epa.gov. (mailto:press@epa.gov.)
Thank you for contacting EPA.
Sincerely,
Wanda Calderon
Government Information Specialist
Office of Regional Counsel
EPA Region 2 FOIA Program (RFP)
212-637-3668
calderon.wanda@epa.gov (mailto:calderon.wanda@epa.gov)
www.epa.gov/foia (http://www.epa.gov/foia)
From: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
EPA-R2-2021-004141 has been processed with the following final disposition: Partial Grant/Partial Denial.
Records were released to the public as a result of this request. You may retrieve these records immediately using the following link: View Records Over the next 2 hours, these records are also being added to FOIAonline's search pages, further enabling you to retrieve these documents associated with your FOIA request at any time. The full set of documents including those protected in part which have been uploaded to your FOIAonline case file, will be issued via the GOANYWHERE platform. If you have any questions, Mr. Tigue, call me. Thanks, (https://foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=EPA-R2-2021-004141&type=request)
Sincerely,
Wanda Calderon
Government Information Specialist
Office of Regional Counsel
EPA Region 2 FOIA Program
212-637-3668
www.epa.gov/foia
calderon.wanda@epa.gov
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