Reports, memos, communications and transcripts from inspections of Chimp Haven Inc.
| Tracking # |
2023-APHIS-01654-F |
| Submitted | Jan. 21, 2023 |
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From: Ben Welsh
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All memos, reports, emails, electronic communications, interview transcripts, photographs and other records gathered during inspections of Chimp Haven Inc. since January 1, 2021.
According to USDA records posted online, the department conducted four or more inspections of 13600 CHIMPANZEE PLACE KEITHVILLE, LA 71047 during that time period. The reports cite several critical errors and document interviews with staff before and after inspections, which ultimately led to the relicensing of the facility at the end of 2022. I ask for the release of all records gathered during that process.
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,
Ben Welsh
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
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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 Jan. 21, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 21, 2023. 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 #2023-APHIS-01654-F.
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 Jan. 21, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 21, 2023. 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 #2023-APHIS-01654-F.
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 Jan. 21, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 21, 2023. 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 #2023-APHIS-01654-F.
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 Jan. 21, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 21, 2023. 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 #2023-APHIS-01654-F.
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 Jan. 21, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 21, 2023. 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 #2023-APHIS-01654-F.
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 Jan. 21, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 21, 2023. 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 #2023-APHIS-01654-F.
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 Jan. 21, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 21, 2023. 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 #2023-APHIS-01654-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Dear Mr. Welsh,
Iam emailing to update you on the status of the above-mentioned Freedom ofInformation Act (FOIA) request. The office(s) responsible forrecords related to your request has/have forwarded to the FOIA office copies ofany responsive documents. Dueto the subject of your request, an additional inquiry to an internal office isrequired. Once a response to this inquiry has been received, I will work asquickly as possible to provide you with a release determination.
If you need additional assistance or have questions about your request in the meantime, please feel free to contact me directly at maria.darby@usda.gov or 301.851.4042.
Sincerely, Maria Darby
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 Jan. 21, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 21, 2023. 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 #2023-APHIS-01654-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Good morning Mr. Welsh,
My apologies for the delayed response, but I wanted to make sure I could provide you with a more concrete update before responding.
In my previous letter to you, I indicated that due to the nature of this request additional inquiries of an internal program office and another federal agency was required. As such the review was on hold pending responses from those offices. This week, I was able to get a response from both agencies and can now move forward with my review. I hope to provide you with at least a partial release determination by Nov 17th if not sooner with additional partials to follow.
Regards,
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Maria E. Darby esq. | Government Information specialist
Legislative and public affairs - FOIA
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Remote worker
maria.darby@usda.gov<mailto:maria.darby@usda.gov>
* 301-851-4042
From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Hello,
Attached please find the 1st Partial Response and accompanying responsive material for your FOIA Request No. 2023-APHIS-01654-F.
Regards,
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Maria E. Darby esq. | Government Information specialist
Legislative and public affairs - FOIA
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Remote worker
maria.darby@usda.gov<mailto:maria.darby@usda.gov>
* 301-851-4042
This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Hello,
Attached please find the Final Response and accompanying responsive material for your FOIA Request No. 2023-APHIS-01654-F. Thank you for your patience.
If you have any questions or concerns, or if I may be of any help to you in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Maria E. Darby esq. | Government Information specialist
Legislative and public affairs - FOIA
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Remote worker
maria.darby@usda.gov<mailto:maria.darby@usda.gov>
* 301-851-4042
This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Please note that this is a partial response and not a Final.
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From: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Hello,
Please find attached the Final Response and accompanying responsive material for your FOIA Request No. 2023-APHIS-01654-F. Thank you for your patience.
If you have any questions or concerns, or if I may be of any help to you in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
[cid:image001.png@01DA583E.3F3C8B40]
Maria E. Darby esq. | Government Information specialist
Legislative and public affairs - FOIA
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Remote worker
maria.darby@usda.gov<mailto:maria.darby@usda.gov>
* 301-851-4042
This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.
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