March 9, 2002

Dear Ms. Pacheco,

I am requesting under the FOIA any and all records, correspondences, emails, studies, scientific data, scientific evidence, notes, meeting notes or anything that would pertain to this request. The request is being made of any APHIS personnel and/or any other Department of Agriculture personnel that had input in the decision establishing a policy restricting the interstate movement of Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) across the Continental Divide and/or 100th Meridian. I am requesting information as stated above which will document how this policy originated as well as the information used as the basis for the establishment of the restriction.

Prior to the research on this request, I am also requesting a clear written statement of this policy, as it has not been communicated clearly to those who it affects. There is currently some confusion as to whether this restriction pertains to the 100th Meridian or the Continental Divide.

It is important that our Board of Directors receive this information as soon as possible in order to address future regulatory concerns.

Please send all correspondence regarding this request to: Jon Timko, 508 Cabot Drive, Hockessin DE 19707.

Please contact me at 302.235.0712 or by email at timko6@comcast.net if you are unclear about the request.

Thank you,

Jonathan M. Timko
Board Member
International Butterfly Breeders Association (IBBA)

• Appeal of determination filed 9/23/02 - CLICK HERE

• Determination - CLICK HERE

Appeal Determination - CLICK HERE