PLPCO Comms lawsuit (Department Of Natural Resources)
| Multi Request | PLPCO Comms lawsuit |
| Submitted | Aug. 20, 2024 |
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Communications
From: Jimmy Tobias
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Government Records Access and Management Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all written or electronic communications sent or receive by PLPCO Director/ DNR Deputy Director Redge Johnson that contain one or more of the following words or phrases: "Stand for our Land", or otherwise refer to the recent litigation that Utah filed against the federal government to gain control of more than 18 million acres of BLM land. You can read more about that lawsuit here: https://standforourland.utah.gov/?utm_source=Master%20Press%20List%202.0&utm_campaign=593ad11544-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_08_20_05_07&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-593ad11544-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D
I am a reporter for The Guardian 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 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jimmy Tobias
From: Department Of Natural Resources
Thank you for your request. I am working with PLPCO to identify any
responsive records and will let you know if I need any other information.
Best,
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Kim Wells
Communications Director
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E: kimwells@utah.gov
Utah Department of Natural Resources
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From: Jimmy Tobias
Thank you very much Kim.
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Mr. Tobias,
I attach to this email a PDF version of a letter responding to your GRAMA request of August 22, 2024, to Kim Wells, Communications Director for the Division of Natural Resources. I also attach two Zip Files with PDF versions of responsive records.
If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Roger R. Fairbanks
Assistant Attorney General
Utah Attorney General’s Office
Natural Resources Division
Public Lands Section
1594 West North Temple, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
(801) 918-8440
rfairbanks@agutah.gov<mailto:rfairbanks@agutah.gov>
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Mr. Tobias,
I attach to this email a PDF version of a letter responding to your GRAMA request to PLPCO dated October 25, 2024, which was received by PLPCO on November 5, 2024. I also attach a PDF version of a responsive record.
If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Roger R. Fairbanks
Assistant Attorney General
Utah Attorney General’s Office
Natural Resources Division
Public Lands Section
1594 West North Temple, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
(801) 918-8440
rfairbanks@agutah.gov<mailto:rfairbanks@agutah.gov>
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Mr. Tobias,
I represent PLPCO in connection with your December 30 GRAMA Request for communications between Redge Jonson and Senator Mike Lee’s office. We are working on a response and should have it to you by the 10 business day deadline of January 15, 2025. If additional time is needed I will let you know.
If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Roger R. Fairbanks
Assistant Attorney General
Utah Attorney General’s Office
Natural Resources Division
Public Lands Section
1594 West North Temple, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
(801) 918-8440
rfairbanks@agutah.gov<mailto:rfairbanks@agutah.gov>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Government Records Access and Management Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 22, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2025. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
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 Government Records Access and Management Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 22, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2025. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
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 Government Records Access and Management Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 22, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2025. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department Of Natural Resources
Mr. Tobias,
Our records indicate that we responded to this GRAMA request On September 5, 2024, via email to this same email address: requests@muckrock.com . There appears to be some confusion here, likely created by the fact that your numerous GRAMA requests each come from a different email address and are likely generated by some form of Artificial Intelligence. You should re-check your emails received on September 5, 2024, if you are able to. There should be nothing to follow up on here.
Sincerely,
Roger R. Fairbanks
Assistant Attorney General
Utah Attorney General’s Office
Natural Resources Division
Public Lands Section
1594 West North Temple, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
(801) 918-8440
rfairbanks@agutah.gov<mailto:rfairbanks@agutah.gov>
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From: Jimmy Tobias
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Jimmy Tobias