Rhode Island Restrictions Request - FOIA# 02-255
Initial Request - Sent 2/21/2002

 Kim Pacheco
Assistant Director/FOIA Officer
4700 River Road, Unit 50
Riverdale, MD 20737-1232
Tel. (301) 734-4893
Fax. (301) 734-5941

February 20, 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 Dr. Wayne Wehling and/or any other Department of Agriculture personnel that had input in the decision establishing a policy restricting the interstate transport of Monarch butterflies into the state of Rhode Island.

Although Dr. Wehling lifted this restriction on February 13, 2002, 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 lifting of the restriction

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)

USDA Receipt Letter - rec'd 3/12/02
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USDA Letter Indicating Anticipated Delays
Pending
Status of Request/Comments
Although this restriction was lifted on February 13, 2002, the IBBA is still requesting information pertaining to the basis for the original restriction.
Path Forward
  • Pending receipt and review of materials
Requested Documentation from USDA (what we got)
  • Pending