U.S.A. & State of New York v. MPM Silicones, LLC
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| Tracking # |
2025-EPA-04725 EPA-R2-2017-007060 |
| Submitted | May 5, 2017 |
| Due | Sept. 5, 2017 |
| Est. Completion | July 31, 2025 |
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From: Luke Nathan
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
any and all records pertaining to the investigation--including but not limited to case notes, transcripts, photographs, call logs, and other investigatory materials--that eventually resulted in the federal civil case filed in the Northern District of New York (United States of America & State of New York vs. MPM Silicones , LLC -- Civil Action No. 1:17-CV-470 [BKS/DJS]).
For reference, you may view the settlement agreement pertaining to this case here: https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/3699782/Settlement-Agreement-United-States-of-America-et.pdf
For further reference, you may view a press release that describes the case here: https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/ag-schneiderman-and-dec-commissioner-seggos-announce-125-million-settlement-momentive
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,
Luke Nathan
From: foia_hq@epa.gov
This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.regulations.gov:443/foia/action/public/view/request?objectId=090004d2812ef520)
* Tracking Number: EPA-HQ-2017-007060
* Requester Name: Luke Nathan
* Date Submitted: 05/09/2017
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: Requesting any and all records pertaining to the investigation--including but not limited to case notes, transcripts, photographs, call logs, and other investigatory materials--that eventually resulted in the federal civil case filed in the Northern District of New York (United States of America & State of New York vs. MPM Silicones , LLC -- Civil Action No. 1:17-CV-470 [BKS/DJS]).
From: calderon.wanda@epa.gov
The FOIA request EPA-HQ-2017-007060 has had its Tracking Number changed to EPA-R2-2017-007060. 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-HQ-2017-007060
* New Tracking Number: EPA-R2-2017-007060
* Requester Name: Luke Nathan
* Date Submitted: 05/09/2017
* Long Description: Requesting any and all records pertaining to the investigation--including but not limited to case notes, transcripts, photographs, call logs, and other investigatory materials--that eventually resulted in the federal civil case filed in the Northern District of New York (United States of America & State of New York vs. MPM Silicones , LLC -- Civil Action No. 1:17-CV-470 [BKS/DJS]).
From: calderon.wanda@epa.gov
06/06/2017 01:56 PM FOIA Request: EPA-R2-2017-007060
Dear Mr. Nathan,
This is in connection to your FOIA request submitted to the EPA Washington DC office on May 9, 2017. Please contact my office at your earliest in order to discuss processing details. My direct line is 212-637-3668.
Respectfully,
Wanda Calderon Government Information Specialist
Public Outreach Branch
From: Luke Stoddard Nathan
I left you a voicemail message. Thanks.
From: Calderon, Wanda
This is in furtherance to our recent discussion regarding your FOIA during which time I informed you we will be reaching out as soon as we can reconcile our schedules. Thank you.
Wanda Calderon
Government Information Specialist
Public Outreach Branch
www.epa.gov/foia
From: calderon.wanda@epa.gov
06/14/2017 02:33 PM FOIA Request: EPA-R2-2017-007060
Dear Mr. Nathan,
In addition to details already supplied, we have more questions. If you are available today at 3:30 EST, please call me at 212-637-3668. Thank you.
Respectfully,
Wanda Calderon Government Information Specialist
Public Outreach Branch
From: Luke Stoddard Nathan
I will call you at that time. Thanks.
From: Luke Stoddard Nathan
Can you please provide an update on this request, per our last phone conversation? Thank you.
From: Luke Stoddard Nathan
Please advise?
From: Calderon, Wanda
Good day,
Unfortunately, at this time I’m unable to give you a precise update due to the fact that Mr. Derval Thomas is out of the office. Once he returns next week, we’ll be able to provide you with details as to the progress. Apologies for this and thank you!
Wanda Calderon
Government Information Specialist
Public Outreach Branch
www.epa.gov/foia
From: Luke Stoddard Nathan
That's fine -- just wanted to stay in touch. Appreciate it, thank you very much.
From: Calderon, Wanda
A pleasure, Sir!
Wanda Calderon
Government Information Specialist
Public Outreach Branch
www.epa.gov/foia
From: Luke Stoddard Nathan
Can you please provide an update on this? Thanks.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #EPA-R2-2017-007060.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Environmental Protection Agency
The FOIA
request
- EPA-R2-2017-007060 has been supplemented with additional supporting files. Additional details for this item are as follows:
* Tracking Number: EPA-R2-2017-007060
* Requester: Luke Nathan
* Submitted Date: 07/07/2018
* Description:
Requesting any and all records pertaining to the investigation--including but not limited to case notes, transcripts, photographs, call logs, and other investigatory materials--that eventually resulted in the federal civil case filed in the Northern District of New York (United States of America & State of New York vs. MPM Silicones , LLC -- Civil Action No. 1:17-CV-470 [BKS/DJS]).
From: Environmental Protection Agency
Hello Mr. Nathan,
Hope all is well with you! I’d like to discuss certain details involving your pending EPA FOIA request therefore am respectfully asking that you reach out to me at your earliest convenience. Thank you, Sir!
Sincerely,
Wanda Calderon
Government Information Specialist
Office of Regional Counsel
U.S. EPA Region 2 FOIA Program (RFP)
212-637-3668
www.epa.gov/foia<http://www.epa.gov/foia>
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From: Environmental Protection Agency
Hello Mr. Nathan,
I hope all is well!
This is in connection to the above mentioned FOIA case number involving MPM Silicones submitted on 5/9/2017 to the EPA Region 2 office. We would like to discuss certain processing details with you. Please contact me at the below number. If we do not hear from you by Tuesday, October 13, 2020, EPA may issue a final determination in connection with your FOIA request.
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 press@epa.gov.
Thanks,
Wanda Calderon
Government Information Specialist
Office of Regional Counsel
U.S. EPA Region 2 FOIA Program (RFP)
212-637-3668
www.epa.gov/foia<http://www.epa.gov/foia>
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From: Environmental Protection Agency
The FOIA
request
- EPA-R2-2017-007060 has been supplemented with additional supporting files. Additional details for this item are as follows:
* Tracking Number: EPA-R2-2017-007060
* Requester: Luke Nathan
* Submitted Date: 07/07/2018
* Description:
Requesting any and all records pertaining to the investigation--including but not limited to case notes, transcripts, photographs, call logs, and other investigatory materials--that eventually resulted in the federal civil case filed in the Northern District of New York (United States of America & State of New York vs. MPM Silicones , LLC -- Civil Action No. 1:17-CV-470 [BKS/DJS]).
From: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA-R2-2017-007060 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: 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-R2-2017-007060&type=request)
From: Environmental Protection Agency
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