PFAS American Chemistry Council Communications 2015-2023 (Environmental Protection Agency)

Peter Castagno filed this request with the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States of America.
Multi Request PFAS American Chemistry Council Communications 2015-2023
Submitted June 18, 2023
Est. Completion None
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Fix Required

Communications

From: Peter Castagno

Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request: PFAS American Chemistry Council Communications 2015-2023 (Environmental Protection Agency)

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To Whom It May Concern:

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

Any written or electronic correspondence from January 1st, 2015, to the date this request is processed in 2023, including letters, emails, attachments, portions of records, and cc'd emails involving representatives, lobbyists, or members of the American Chemistry Council and PFAS regulation. I am seeking communications, contracts, and memoranda of understanding regarding the American Chemistry Council's involvement in federal efforts to understand and regulate PFAS.

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,

Peter Castagno

From: Environmental Protection Agency

Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request: PFAS American Chemistry Council Communications 2015-2023 (Environmental Protection Agency)

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