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Monthly FOIA Log for Posting Requested Between 10/01/2017 and 10/31/2017 Monthly FOIA Log for posting Requested between 10/01/2017 and 10/31/2017 Requester Received Closed Request ID Organization Target Date Request Description Name Date Date 2018-APHIS-00567-F Osenkowski, - 10/26/2017 11/27/2017 On behalf of the National Anti-Vivisection Society, I’m submitting a 01/30/2018 Pam request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, to obtain information regarding the following: How many FOIA requests has APHIS received in 2015? 2016? 2017? In 2016 and 2017, what was the shortest amount of time it took APHIS to complete a FOIA request response? The longest? The average length of time? In 2016 and 2017, in dollar amounts, what was the smallest fee APHIS charged to provide a response to a FOIA request? The largest fee? The average fee? In 2016 and 2017, how many FOIA requesters did not proceed with their request once they were provided information about their FOIA processing fee? 2018-APHIS-00139-F (b) (6) Tioga County 10/06/2017 11/06/2017 This agency received a complaint from PETA and forwarded the - Sheriff's Office investigation to your agency. I am requesting a copy of your Animal Care Complaint report, AC17-643. 2018-APHIS-00195-F Walters, Gabe PETA 10/10/2017 11/07/2017 Request for photographs and videos of declawed lions, tigers, or - hybrids of those species taken by USDA during its March 17 and March 18, 2017, inspections of Animal Welfare Act (AWA) licensee Timothy L. Stark (32-C-0204) (Stark). These inspections focused predominantly on Stark’s declawing of these animals, including a white and an orange tiger who were bandaged, spotting blood, hesitant to walk, and crying in apparent distress. According to Stark, one of the cubs had a fifty percent chance of dying of complications resulting from the declawing procedure. 2018-APHIS-00504-F (b) (6) PETA 10/24/2017 11/22/2017 October 24, 2017 USDA FOIA Office 4700 River Road, Unit 50 - Riverdale, MD 20737 Submitted via Web Request Form, here: https://efoia-pal.usda.gov/App/Home.aspx Dear FOIA Officer, I hope this e-mail finds you well. This request is made on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), 5 U.S.C. § 552. PETA is a non-profit organization, based in Norfolk, Virginia. On September 5, 2017, PETA submitted a complaint to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting the agency to investigate concerns regarding Yale University (Yale, 16-R-0001). The concern was issued number AC17- 782, and I am writing to request copies of the following documents in relation to this case: 1. Complete narratives of the investigation conducted by the USDA, including the results of the USDA’s findings; 2. Copies of any photographic or videographic documentation recorded by the USDA during its investigation; 3. Final investigative reports and settlement agreements filed by the USDA; and 4. Official warnings issued by the USDA to the parties involved in this case. I also hereby request documentation of Teachable Moments issued to Yale University for the period from August 1, 2017, to the present. As a non-profit public interest organization, PETA asks that all fees be waived. PETA has no commercial interest in the requested information. If the foregoing request for fee waiver is denied, and fees are expected to exceed $50.00, kindly notify me by telephone to this effect before this disclosure request is processed. If you have any questions pertaining to any aspect of this request, please call me at 202-829-0974 or contact me via e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to receiving your reply. Sincerely, Alka Chandna (Date Range for Record Search: From 08/01/2017 To 10/24/2017) 2018-APHIS-00020-F Workman, Animal Legal 10/02/2017 10/31/2017 ALDF seeking records created by USDA/APHIS between 9/13/17 - Cheryl Defense Fund through 10/03/17: Annual Reports of Research Facility records for all facilities that submitted such reports to USDA; Inspection Report records of all inspection conducted by USDA; Official Warning Records of all official warnings issued by USDA; Citation and Notification of Penalty records of all citations issued by USDA; and Complaint records of all enforcement action complaints filed by USDA. 2018-APHIS-00091-F Marshall, PETA Foundation 10/04/2017 11/02/2017 PETA requests all documents for the past three years related to - Teresa Wildlife Partners, LLC, 74-B-0767. By all documents, I mean: • Photographs and/or videos; • Teachable moments; • Inspections; • Inspection appeals; • Complaints; • Veterinary records; • Correspondence between the exhibitor and the USDA, correspondence between the USDA AC and IES; between USDA and local law enforcement agencies; and between USDA and the USFWS; and • All attachments to the above. 1.) "Other law enforcement agency" to mean local animal control agencies 2.) "Correspondence" and "internal correspondence" to mean memos, letters and emails. (Date Range for Record Search: From 10/4/2014 To 10/4/2017) 2018-APHIS-00228-F Chess, Emory Wheel 10/11/2017 11/14/2017 All records related to animal deaths at Yerkes National Primate - Richard newspaper Research Center since 01/01/2016. Requesting records that document the circumstances or conclusion of animal deaths. Specifically, inspection reports, complaints, violations and emails. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2016 To 10/11/2017) 2018-APHIS-00330-F Obisanya, - 10/17/2017 11/15/2017 Complaints and inspection records pertaining to dog breeder Hazel - Adeyinka (Benny) Coleman during the years of 2005 to 2017 (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2005 To 10/17/2017) 2018-APHIS-00398-F (b) (6) - 10/18/2017 11/16/2017 Findings/results/related documents regarding complaint on 10/11/17 - regarding Erica Nicole Dehaan issued number AC18-044 2018-APHIS-00439-F Marshall, PETA Foundation 10/20/2017 11/20/2017 PETA requests all documents related to the August 23, 2017 - Teresa inspection of Robert Childress, 56-C-0121. By all documents I refer to: • Photographs and/or videos; • Teachable moments; • Inspections; • Inspection appeals; • Complaints; • Veterinary records; • Correspondence (memos, letters, email) between the exhibitor and the USDA, between the USDA AC and IES; between USDA and local animal control agencies; and between the USDA and the USFWS; and • All attachments to the above. (Date Range for Record Search: From 08/20/2017 To 10/20/2017) 2018-APHIS-00442-F Marshall, PETA Foundation 10/20/2017 11/20/2017 PETA requests all inspection reports under appeal for licensed - Teresa exhibitors (C permits), from January 1, 2017 to March 31, 2017. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2017 To 03/31/2017) 2018-APHIS-00495-F Bale, Rachael National 10/24/2017 11/22/2017 ---Any and all inspection reports for S & S Exotics (1711 Connorvale, - Geographic Houston, Texas 77039) ----Any and all violation and enforcement action records under the Animal Welfare Act associated with S & S Exotics ----Time frame: 2000 to present (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2000 To 10/24/2017) 2018-APHIS-00600-F Pittman, Animal Folks 10/27/2017 11/28/2017 Request copies all inspection reports, including photos, videos, DVDs - Arianna and CDs, generated that are related to Minnesota Class A licensee Barbara Hubner & Lorie Hunt-Heaton (shared license) between February 1, 2017, and October 27, 2017. 2018-APHIS-00621-F Miller, Jeff - 10/30/2017 11/29/2017 Requesting an investigation pertaining to West Palm Beach Zoo in - 2016 where a young lady was killed by a tiger. The name of the young lady was (b) (6) 2018-APHIS-00105-F Stearns, Dade City's Wild 10/04/2017 11/02/2017 Requesting a copy of the PETA request for FOIA on a 5-23-17 for 10/11/2017 Kathy Things Stearns Zoological Rescue 58-C-0883 I am also requesting who processed the request and a copy of what was sent to PETA with Dates. 2018-APHIS-00462-F Hartkopf, Minnesota Elk 10/23/2017 11/21/2017 During the last 24 months and as part of any recent captive and wild 02/08/2018 Brenda Breeders chronic wasting disease investigations in Minnesota, please furnish Association any case reports or emails concerning any discoveries of or inspections of deposits of animal parts and/or animal remains. (Date Range for Record Search: From 10/01/2015 To 10/23/2017). (Date Range for Record Search: From 10/1/2015 To 10/23/2017) 2018-APHIS-00534-F Hartman, Blue Water 10/25/2017 11/24/2017 Request any pictures or support provided concerning the attached 11/08/2017 Chris Shipping Emergency Action Notification (EAN). 2018-APHIS-00585-F Hamilton, Lawrence 10/27/2017 11/28/2017 Requesting copies of all USDA import permits covering the 11/13/2017 Terry Livermore importation of plants and plant products (P587) and/or controlled National import permits for restricted or not authorized plant material (P588) Laboratoryx issued in my name. If possible, request the same for USDA permits issued to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory under the following permittees. 1. (b) (6) 2. (b) (6) 3. (b) (6) 2018-APHIS-00617-F (b) (6) - 10/30/2017 11/29/2017 List of MRPBS ITD employees GS 14 for 2016 and 2017 time frame - 11/16/2017 list of their yearly performance (Outstanding, Superior or Fully Sat) and the cash award amount. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2016 To 10/30/2017) 2018-APHIS-00634-F Stella, Animal Legal 10/30/2017 11/29/2017 Requesting the following information: 1.) All documents related to - Cristina Defense Fund the USDA inquiry into the unintentional activation of a small spring- loaded device (M44) in Pocatello, Idaho on March 16, 2017.
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