2020-APHIS-02553-F Thompson, Erin Animal Welfare Institute 2/20/2020 3/19/2020 Requesting any documents containing information related to the investigation and enforcement of violations of the Twenty-Eight Hour Law ( 49 U.S.C. § 80502) for the calendar year of 2019. This includes any records, documents, summaries, referrals, reports, communications, and memoranda made by or sent to Veterinary Services or Investigative and Enforcement Services. The definition of "records" should be construed to include, but not be limited to, emails, photos, videos, electronic recordings, and word documents.
2020-APHIS-02565-F Carr, Alexandra - 2/24/2020 3/23/2020 I'm requesting the number of horses that go through each New York and Miami quarantine facility and where the horses are flying from over the last three years. I need port of departure and destination, number of horses on each vessel or aircraft, type of transportation (sea or air), breed of horse, and transportation company - all broken down by each facility. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2017 To 02/24/2020)
2020-APHIS-02572-F Richey, Brett Harvard Law School 2/24/2020 3/23/2020 Subject: Guidance regarding inspecting AAALAC-accredited facilities Timeframe: as soon as available (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2018 To 02/21/2020)
2020-APHIS-02361-F (b) (6) - 2/12/2020 3/12/2020 I'm following up on my complaint filed on 8-15-19: AC19-53A. Could someone please let me know the outcome of my complaint? I have been waiting 6 months for a reply. (Date Range for Record Search: From 08/15/2019 To 02/12/2020)
2020-APHIS-02148-F Ravnitzky, Michael - 2/3/2020 3/3/2020 Requesting a copy of the animal research lab annual reports from Animal Research Facility Certificate Number 10-F-0002 during the years 2015 to the present. 1.) Also request a copy of all correspondence to and from that Facility (certificate 10-F- 0002). 2.) Also request a copy of any records describing the failure of that facility (certificate 10-F-0002) to file annual reports with APHIS.
2020-APHIS-02185-F Wilson, Ryan - 2/3/2020 3/3/2020 Requesting a copy of Annual Report for the University of Illinois. Those records search date range is January 1, 2018 tp December 31, 2018. 2020-APHIS-02275-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation 2/7/2020 3/9/2020 PETA requests: ? All documented Teachable Moments from January 1, 2020 to January 31, 2020? All internal communications (letters, faxes, and similar correspondence; memoranda, emails on government-issued and personal devices; text messages on government-issued and personal devices; messages on instant messaging applications, including but not limited to Confide and Signal; messages on social media accounts; and notes of communications [e.g., notes of in-person conversations or telephone calls]) pertaining to the subject of the records specified above; and ? All communications (letters, faxes, and similar correspondence; memoranda, emails on government-issued and personal devices; text messages on government-issued and personal devices; messages on instant messaging applications, including but not limited to Confide and Signal; messages on social media accounts; and notes of communications [e.g., notes of in-person conversations or telephone calls])to/from the licensees, registrants, or their representatives pertaining to the subject of the records specified above. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2020 To 01/31/2020)
2020-APHIS-02352-F (b) (6) - 2/12/2020 3/12/2020 Request results of Complaint AC20-053.
2020-APHIS-02386-F Moraz, Gina ASPCA 2/7/2020 3/9/2020 Request all license revocations and suspension records reflecting final revocation and/or suspension of any dog breeder or broker’s license for those dog breeders and brokers licensed under the Animal Welfare Act from January 1, 2017-present.
2020-APHIS-02387-F Moraz, Gina ASPCA 2/13/2020 3/13/2020 Request all records reflecting referral of a case to the Office of the Administrative Law Judge for imitation of formal administrative action for all cases involving licensed dog breeders or brokers from January 1, 2017 to present.
2020-APHIS-02390-F Groff, Katherine Regulatory Testing Department 2/13/2020 3/13/2020 This request is for all photographs, videos, notes, or other documents from or PETA associated with the USDA inspection documented in the attached January 2020 inspection report. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2020 To 02/13/2020) 2020-APHIS-02414-F Ficarello, Barbara - 2/14/2020 3/16/2020 FOR YEARS 2019 AND 2020: COPIES OF RECORDS AND REPORTS ON: Breeder, Teresa Heaver, owner of Kabeara Kennels and/or Kabeara Samoyeds located at 18105 Godfrey Avenue, Lockport, IL 60441. PLEASE PROVIDE ME WITH COPIES OF: Unannounced Compliance Inspection reports and records for the years 2019 and 2020, specifically that show evidence of violations of the Animal Welfare Act, including violations of the following standards of care for: • Housing, including violations of environmental controls such as temperature and humidity; proper shelter from the elements, specifically if not protected from wind, cold, heat, or exposure to rain, ice and snow; if no shade provided; • Violations relating to sufficient bedding, ventilation, lighting, interior surfaces, meeting required size of the enclosures for each dog and if mesh floors are of sufficient size to prevent feet from falling through; • Violations of floor space requirements for exercise; whether or not clean and sanitized; violations of drain functioning, pest control, proper feeding and fresh water, compatibility, recordkeeping, adequate veterinary care, including all medical records and notes regarding whether or not dogs are under veterinary care and/or treatment; violations of handling and transportation, and all photographs taken; • Violation of record keeping for all puppies under 16 weeks of age (either records on APHIS Form 7005 or on cage cards placed on the animals’ primary enclosure). • Copies of all Decisions and Orders issued in 2019 and 2020 regarding violations of the Animal Welfare Act; any decisions and follow up procedures regarding violations of the Animal Welfare Act, any cease and desist orders, civil penalties, and license renewal conditions, and all records relating to public complaints filed on said breeder, Teresa Heaver, Kabeara Kennels, and Kabeara Samoyeds located at 18105 Godfrey Avenue in Lockport, Illinois 60441. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2019 To 02/24/2020)
2020-APHIS-02450-F (b) (6) PETA 2/18/2020 3/17/2020 On October 8, 2019 and later on November 11, 2019, PETA submitted complaints to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting the agency to investigate concerns regarding the treatment of dogs at Texas A&M University (TAMU; USDA Certificate Number: 74-R-0012) in College Station, Texas. The concerns were issued complaints numbered AC20-010 and AC20-037, respectively. I am writing to request copies of the following documents in relation to these cases: 1. Complete narratives of the investigation conducted by the USDA, including the results of the USDA’s findings; 2. Correspondence between the USDA and Alpha Genesis for the period from October 8, 2019, to the present; 3. Copies of any photographic or videographic documentation recorded by the USDA during its investigations; 4. Final investigative reports and settlement agreements filed by the USDA; and 5. Official warnings, inspection reports, and/or teaching moment memoranda issued by the USDA to the parties involved in this case. 2020-APHIS-02550-F (b) (6) - 2/21/2020 3/20/2020 Requesting an animal care inspection report that was done on October 4, 2017 for the following customer: Sugarfork Kennels LLC Customer ID 42716 Certificate No. 43-A-6038 Address: Route B Box 2941 Goodman, MO 64843 McDonald County
2020-APHIS-02588-F Edmonds, Alan Animal Protection of New 2/24/2020 3/23/2020 Please provide any and all USDA APHIS records (inspection reports, complaints, Mexico investigations, enforcement actions, and associated photographs and /or videos) from 1/2017 to present regarding the address of 31 Monte Vista Rd. in Valencia County, NM 87002 and/or the business name A to Z Film Animals, and/or the individuals Kip and/or Chelsey Lewis. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2017 To 2/24/2020)
2020-APHIS-02214-F Tatoian, Erica Harrang Long Gary Rudnick P.C. 2/5/2020 3/5/2020 Certified copies of the following USDA inspection reports for Oregon Health & Science University: February 15, 2007; August 30, 2007; November 26, 2007; June 26, 2008. (Date Range for Record Search: From 02/15/2007 To 06/27/2008)
2020-APHIS-02274-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation 2/7/2020 3/9/2020 PETA requests: 1. All inspection report appeal requests, the inspection report under appeal, and the final inspection report as a result of the appeal, for all licensees and registrants, from January 1, 2020 to January 31, 2020; 2. All internal communications pertaining to the subject of the records specified above, including but not limited to text messages on government-issued devices or personal devices; and 3. All communications to/from the licensees, registrants, or their representatives pertaining to the subject of the records specified above, including but not limited to text messages on government-issued devices or personal devices (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2020 To 01/31/2020)
2020-APHIS-02339-F JULIAN, ALEXANDRIA All About Puppies 2/10/2020 3/10/2020 Requesting breeders inspection reports for the last three years (2017 through 2019) for the following: SANDRA BLAKE - 43-B-3785 JOHN BLAKE - 43-A-6311 LORILEE THOMAS - 48-B-0329 CARROLL BAILEY - 43-B-3609 ALICE SHAFFER - 48-A-2195 CHRISTIE NASS - 43-A-6187 VICKIE DURYEA - 48-A-2136 BECKY FLANDERS - 73-A- 2556 LARRY & YVETTE BOLZ - 48-A-1582 2020-APHIS-02357-F Lindstrom, Rebecca 11Alive 2/12/2020 3/12/2020 I am requesting the inspection reports for the past three years for the following dog breeding locations: 1) Angie Stephens, Rocky Comfort, MO USDA# 43-A-5857 2) A1 K9’s, Novinger, MO USDA #43-B-3484 3) John Yoder, Bloomfield, IA USDA#42-A- 1611 4) Show-Me-Puppies, Memphis, MO USDA# 43-A-5673 5) Marilyn Graber, Odon, IN USDA#32-A-0633 I am also requesting the inspection reports associated with Transport Carrier: 1) Katrina Nicole Woodbury, Pups On The Move, Ellenwood, GA (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2017 To 02/07/2020)
2020-APHIS-02372-F (b) (6) - 2/13/2020 3/13/2020 I submitted my request on 2/12/2020 - related to animals at 9620 Maumee - Western Road, Monclova, Ohio 43542 Seeking the results of her Animal Care Complaint AC20-130. (Date Range for Record Search: From 12/1/2019 To 12/31/2024)
2020-APHIS-02399-F Leo, Carrie - 2/14/2020 3/16/2020 Please send all emails and letters which have been sent to Andrea D'Ambrosia from Lori Cavitt of Henderson Animal Care Hospital in Henderson, Texas and vice versa throughout the time period of January 1, 2017 to the day you process this request. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2017 To 02/14/2020)
2020-APHIS-02432-F Lampa, Emily WGRZ Channel 2 News 2/18/2020 3/17/2020 Requesting copies of the following documents, or document containing the following information, be provided to me: 1.) Inspection records/reports and license information/documentation for the following pet dealer/entities over the past 10 years: Dan Barker Dan's Kennels address: 11562 Ketchum Road, North Collins, New York 14111 Roy Miller Rose Run Kennels 2930 CR 114 Sugarcreek, OH 44681 Leroy Raber 4252 TR 369 Millersburg, OH 44654
2020-APHIS-02462-F Kuehl, Tracey - 2/19/2020 3/18/2020 This is a FOIA request for the cancellation notice and any documents between or among the USDA and/or licensees discussing the need for a cancellation notice for Cricket Hollow Animal Park (formerly known as Cricket Hollow Zoo; 42-C-0084; in Manchester, Iowa.? Time frame for such documents would be limited to October 1, 2019 to February 18, 2020. Thank you. (Date Range for Record Search: From 10/01/2019 To 02/18/2020) 2020-APHIS-02518-F Fobar, Rachel National Geographic 2/21/2020 3/20/2020 I'm requesting the Animal Welfare Act inspection report for Project Chimps from June 21, 2016. (Date Range for Record Search: From 06/01/2016 To 06/30/2016)
2020-APHIS-02584-F Summers, Kathleen The Humane Society of the 2/24/2020 3/23/2020 Request the following information: Copies of any and all agency records created or United States obtained on or between December 1, 2019 and February 20, 2020 that are or relate to the following: • Inspection reports, and/ or enforcement records, including “teachable moments,” that also contain photographs related to USDA oversight of any dog dealer with a Class A, B or T license at which one or more non-compliances were found. • Enforcement records and inspection reports related to any business that was investigated and found operating as a dog dealer without a Class A, B or T license, including, but not limited, to letters of information, inspection reports, official warnings, photographs, stipulations, cease and desist orders, or monetary penalties. There is no need to provide me with documents that are already online as part of the renewed database, unless they are linked to the requested photographs. If the record is online on the USDA website now and does not have photographs associated with it, then I do not need it as part of this request.
2020-APHIS-02599-F Leo, Carrie - 2/25/2020 3/24/2020 In the August 15, 2016 letter from Christina Jones-Director, Regulatory Support Staff to Willie Harris of IES-Eastern Region, there was a mention of several documents I would like copies of. They are as follows: - Three memoranda authored by Andrea D'Ambrosia dated July 27, 2016, August 1, 2016, and August 11, 2016. - Memorandum authored by Keri Lupo dated August 1, 2016 - Memorandum authored by Cynthia Ness-Compliance Specialist dated August 11, 2016. - email from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Officer Kevin Thomas including attachments of inventory provided by Carrie Leo to the DEC (assuming it's an email), Artic fox in Canada CFS, Fox Escape CFS; Main Investigation CFS, Main Investigation Narrative, and Porcupine CFS. Copies of APHIS Form 7003 and 7007, letter of information dated April 19, 2016, Inspection Reports and supporting photographs and other evidence dated February 25, 2015 through January 12, 2016. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2015 To 02/25/2020) 2020-APHIS-02227-F Scarr, Sandra Kona Coffee Farmers 3/5/2020 4/2/2020 At the House of Representatives hearing on HB1887 on January 29, 2020, Jonathan Association Ho, on behalf of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA), gave testimony to the House Agriculture Committee that entry of unroasted coffee permitted by the HDOA is in accordance with an understanding between the HDOA and APHIS. I request that APHIS/USDA provide copies of any and all documents related to the HDOA “understanding” with APHIS regarding the entry of unroasted coffee into the state or provide a statement that no documents related to this understanding exist in APHIS records. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2004 To 12/31/2006)
2020-APHIS-02393-F Porter, Brad Emory University 2/10/2020 3/10/2020 I work with Emory University's Environmental Health & Safety Office. I am requesting current and recently expired USDA Animal Health permits that have been issued to Emory University. The records search date range is 1/1/2015 to 2/10/2020.
2020-APHIS-02402-F Smith, Madeline Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, 2/13/2020 3/13/2020 Request any and all records regarding the inspection of barge SCF 14203 and /or Burr and Smith rice being transported therein.
2020-APHIS-02652-F Porco, Brandon Baron Karza Group 2/26/2020 3/25/2020 Please provide any meeting notes, minutes, applications or briefings related to HEMP that include 22nd Century Group.
2020-APHIS-02426-F Scarr, Sandra Kona Coffee Farmers 2/18/2020 3/17/2020 In 2006, APHIS refused to change the 1997 prohibition against the entry of green Association coffee into Hawaii and Puerto Rico. This decision is noted in the letter from Alan Green to Lyle Wong, sent sometime between August 29, when David Lamb's email confirms the APHIS decision not to change the regulation, and December 15, 2006, when the letter is stamped as received by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. From 2006 to 2019, we have no evidence that APHIS changed the regulation prohibiting the entry of green coffee into Hawaii and Puerto Rico. We know, however, that Hawaii continued to permit the entry of foreign green beans that were fumigated on the mainland. Now it seems APHIS is permitting Puerto Rico to follow Hawaii's example (of violating a federal regulation?). The government of Puerto Rico has evidently not yet adopted a procedure by which USDA can bring green coffee beans into Puerto Rico. I request any and all documents regarding the APHIS change in Puerto Rico's green coffee import rules and the active role USDA is alleged to play in the transport of green beans to the storage facility in Puerto Rico. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2019 To 02/15/2020) 2020-APHIS-02569-F Cain, Connie ABI Document Support Services 2/21/2020 3/20/2020 Any and all documents pertaining to Timothy Sean Atkin's (DOB: 8/30175) employment file Including, but not limited to, employment records, his personnel file, job application, resume, references, job description, earnings, bonuses, timesheets, paystubs, training, safety training, disciplinary history, employment benefits, workers' compensation claims, wage Joss, performance reviews, and/or termination documents.
2020-APHIS-02421-F Christensen, RaeAnn KUED 2/18/2020 3/17/2020 Would like to know which cities in Utah have requested permits to cull ducks at local ponds, and how many permits have been requested? If known the number of ducks that have been culled. Would also like to know if any cities in Utah have requested any future permits? (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2019 To 12/31/2020) (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2019 To 12/31/2020) (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2019 To 12/31/2020)
2020-APHIS-02571-F Comeleo, Pamela - 2/24/2020 3/23/2020 1) Cooperative Service Agreements (CSAs) between Wildlife Services and BENTON COUNTY, OREGON for the following CSA periods: 2015-2016 (Date Range: 07/01/2015 - 06/30/2016) 2016-2017 (Date Range: 07/01/2016 - 06/30/2017) 2017-2018 (Date Range: 07/01/2017 - 06/30/2018) 2018-2019 (Date Range: 07/01/2018 - 06/30/2019) 2019-2020 (Date Range: 07/01/2019 - 01/31/2020) 2) Reports associated with the Cooperative Service Agreement (CSA) between Wildlife Services and BENTON COUNTY, OREGON for the same CSA periods listed above. I would like reports for each the above agreement periods separately; not with all years combined. I would like the following information included in the reports: A. Land Involved In This Summary including (Land Type, Uom, Total, Personday- visits) B. Take Summary including: Target Intentional Target Un-Intentional Non- Target Un-Intentional C. Loss/Damage Summary including: Loss Reported (Resource, Species, Damage, WT’s (Occurs), Proj Starts, Loss, Value) Loss Verified (Resource, Species, Damage, WT’s (Occurs), Proj Starts, Loss, Value) (Date Range for Record Search: From 07/01/2015 To 01/31/2020)
2020-APHIS-02284-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation 2/7/2020 3/9/2020 PETA requests the IES case number and the status of the investigation for Woody's Menagerie (33-C-0218). Please see attached document. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2017 To 02/07/2020) 2020-APHIS-02292-F Crescini, Steve - 2/10/2020 3/10/2020 I am requesting: Total Number of APHIS Merit Certificates (Staffing) issued in FY19 Total number of APHIS Merit Certificates (Staffing) were retuned unused in FY19 (Date Range for Record Search: From 10/01/2018 To 09/30/2019)
2020-APHIS-02294-F Crescini, Steve - 2/10/2020 3/10/2020 I am requesting: Total Number of APHIS Merit Certificates (Staffing) issued in FY18 Total number of APHIS Merit Certificates (Staffing) were retuned unused in FY18 (Date Range for Record Search: From 10/01/2017 To 09/30/2018)
2020-APHIS-02347-F Kuo, Huang-Chi - 2/12/2020 3/12/2020 All photos and diagnostic notes associated with HIHON20020010 and HIHON20020026 between 02/03/2020 and 02/10/2020 (Date Range for Record Search: From 02/03/2020 To 02/10/2020)
2020-APHIS-02638-F Merson, don-E University of Arizona 2/26/2020 3/25/2020 Please send me an electronic version such as excel, csv, or text file of a list of current employees that includes name, email, title, work phone, and geographical section. Please do not use a pdf format. I would request your response within ten (10) business days. (Date Range for Record Search: From 02/26/2020 To 02/26/2020)
2020-APHIS-02270-F Frandina, Michael Askman Law Firm 2/7/2020 3/9/2020 All communications with USFWS regarding the attached work and financial plan between Wildlife Services and USFWS. All documents regarding the locations of wildlife damage management conducted in connection with the attached work and financial plan between Wildlife Services and USFWS. All documents related to the National Environmental Policy Act process Wildlife Services followed regarding the attached work and financial plan between Wildlife Services and USFWS. Your response should include any documents regarding any categorical exclusion findings and/or decision(s) that were made and/or any environmental impact statement(s) or environmental assessment(s) that were prepared. (Date Range for Record Search: From 07/01/2019 To 02/07/2020) 2020-APHIS-02269-F Frandina, Michael Askman Law Firm 2/7/2020 3/9/2020 All communications with Colorado Springs Utilities regarding the attached cooperative service agreement between Wildlife Services and Colorado Springs Utilities. All documents regarding the locations of wildlife damage management conducted in connection with the attached cooperative service agreement between Wildlife Services and Colorado Springs Utilities. All documents related to the National Environmental Policy Act process Wildlife Services followed regarding the attached cooperative service agreement between Wildlife Services and Colorado Springs Utilities. Your response should include any documents regarding any categorical exclusion findings and/or decision(s) that were made and/or any environmental impact statement(s) or environmental assessment(s) that were prepared. (Date Range for Record Search: From 10/01/2019 To 02/07/2020)
2020-APHIS-02568-F Sudol, Tony Environ Solution, LLC 2/24/2020 3/23/2020 Request copy of any and all agreements (Jan 1, 2010 through Feb 22, 2020) the US government has with Animal Control Technologies Pty LTD (ACT) and/or Lynton Staples and/or any parties associated with work related to eradication of feral swine being developed by APHIS. Also, any and all records related to funds that have been provided to the aforementioned for work done, on-going or to be performed. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2012 To 02/21/2020)
2020-APHIS-02653-F Lamorie, Kim - 2/27/2020 3/26/2020 USDA Trapper Euthanized Lion you killed on 1/26/2020 in California. Euthanized animal Mountain Lion was taken by Wildlife Services on 01/26/2020. Lion killed was collared. Eartag number 919. ES picked up the lion on morning of 01/27/2020 and took the carcass to a lab in San Bernardino for necropsy. In relation to this incident (killing of mountain lion P-56): Please provide any and all information in any form, correspondence, records, that in any way are connected to this incident -- from any and all persons, agencies, sources, etc., and from any time period. Please ensure all of the correspondence from the permittee to the USDA is included and if possible prioritized in your response.