2020-APHIS-01521-F Kick, Russ New England Anti-Vivisection Society 12/30/2019 1/29/2020 We request all contracts, invoices, and forms (for example, APHIS form 7005, etc.) 

covering the acquisition of dogs at the National Wildlife Research Center 

for teaching, testing, experiments, research, or surgery. This acquisition may be in 

the form of purchases, donations received, or any other means. Further, we request 

all contracts, invoices, and forms (such as APHIS form 7006, etc.) covering the 

disposition of dogs at the National Wildlife Research Center. This disposition may be 

in the form of sales, donations given, euthanasia, or any other means. The time 

frame for this request is January 1, 2017, to present. Note: The APHIS forms 

mentioned above are just examples of forms potentially used for these transactions. 

Any given facility may use other forms. (Date Range for Record Search: From 

01/01/2017 To 12/30/2019)

2020-APHIS-01195-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation 12/6/2019 1/8/2020 PETA requests: • All documented Teachable Moments from November 1, 2019 to 

November 30, 2019 • 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 11/01/2019 To 11/30/2019)

2020-APHIS-01104-F Heavener, Meghan - 12/2/2019 12/31/2019 I am requesting information regarding the total number of poultry hatcheries within 

the United States known by the USDA, the total number of poultry hatcheries within 

the United States with NPIP certified flocks, and the total number of interstate 

shipments of hatching eggs/baby chicks per month over the past 5 years. (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 12/02/2014 To 12/02/2019)
2020-APHIS-01143-F Heavener, Meghan - 12/2/2019 12/31/2019 Request the number of hatcheries in the United States and the current number of 

NPIP certified hatcheries in the United States. Also, if the USDA tracks the number 

of interstate shipments from hatcheries via transport permits or CVIs, the number of 

shipments from hatcheries per month over the past 5 years.

2020-APHIS-01340-F Brooke, Zach - 12/16/2019 1/16/2020 Copies of paperwork relating to the importation of dogs, including but not limited to 

health certificates, rabies verification certificates, and APHIS import permits, 

associated with the following entities: Abe Ward Abednigo Ward Scott Ward Caroline 

Ward Mindy Dean Mindy Ward Mindy Grady Champ Bulldogs Shrinkabulls (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2000 To 12/15/2019)

2020-APHIS-01448-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold 

treatment records downloaded to the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for SZLU9349130 arrival into Port of Philadelphia 6/15/2019. The ocean 

carrier was Blue Anchor America Line B/L MEDUSG864052, BANQMVD0094344. This 

request is being made under the freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01449-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold 

treatment records downloaded to the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for SZLU9349681 arrival into Port of Philadelphia 6/10/2019. The ocean 

carrier was Blue Anchor America Line B/L BANQMVD0094131. This request is being 

made under the freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01450-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold 

treatment records downloaded to the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for SZLU9351502 arrival into Port of Philadelphia 7/11/2019. The ocean 

carrier was Blue Anchor America Line B/L BANQMVD0094217. This request is being 

made under the freedom of information act.
2020-APHIS-01451-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold 

treatment records downloaded to the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for MNBU3750208 arrival into Port of Philadelphia 6/3/2019. The ocean 

carrier was Hamburg Sud B/L SUDU59MVD003165X. This request is being made 

under the freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01512-F Stamper, Karen - 12/23/2019 1/24/2020 Under the Freedom of Information Act provide the following information regarding 

the Mute Swans in Michigan: 1. Provide the most current Mute Swan count/number 

in Michigan; 2. Provide the date the most current Mute Swan count was completed 

in Michigan; 3. Provide the number of Mute Swans killed and/or removed in 

Michigan for 2019; 4. Provide the name of the locations and County from which the 

Mute Swans were removed/killed in 2019; and 5. Provide the reasons why the Mute 

Swans were removed/killed from each location and if an investigation was 

conducted if human/ swan conflict was the reason.

2020-APHIS-01517-F Johnson, Kamina - 12/27/2019 1/28/2020 FOIA request for materials presented during the September 25th Webinar on Medical 

Confidentiality and the Reasonable Accommodation Process.

2020-APHIS-01649-F Montemayor, Gerardo EELCO 12/30/2019 1/29/2020 Our firm processed an entry on cargo for import through the port of Laredo TX 

(2304). On or about December 20th, the cargo was examined at the port's facilities 

by the PPQ personnel and its wood packaging material found to have a pest. The 

cargo was refused entry and the attached Emergency Action Notification form, no. 

196508, issued by PPQ. In reference to the action notification, our client has 

requested to obtain photographs and information related to the examination of the 

goods to determine the specific area of infestation of the pest. In checking with the 

Office involved with the examination, he mentioned that photographs and other 

details of the review are no longer provided at the port level and would have to 

obtained via the FOIA process. In view of this fact; I respectfully request copies of 

the report, and photographs, of the pest found on this shipment from Mexico. The 

pest ID mentioned on the notice is 230152 | 2304-4735497-DR01 | Buprestidae. In 

addition please provide the costs involved with this type of FOIA request.
2020-APHIS-01125-F Astling, Joey Sweet Iron Concierge 12/3/2019 1/3/2020 Request the following information: 1) Any and all emails and/or memos that have 

the name Joseph Astling, Joey Astling, or Joey in it, associated with it or about Mr. 

Astling, or that reference the equine team’s Compliance Specialist/Field Coordinator. 

The date range of this request is Jan 1, 2017 to the date this FOIA is processed; 2) 

Any and all emails and/or memos from Dr. Brian McCluskey that reference the name 

Joseph Astling, Joey Astling, Mr. Astling, or Joey, or are about Mr. Astling, or that 

reference the equine team’s Compliance Specialist/Field Coordinator. The date range 

of this request is Jan 1, 2017, to the date this FOIA is processed; 3) Any and all 

emails, memos, other related documents (any document with requester name or job 

title), or notes from anyone and everyone on, or associated with, the National 

Equine team including but not limited to SES employees, Administrator, Under 

Secretary and others, that have the name Joseph Astling, Joey Astling, Mr. Astling, 

or Joey in it, associated with it or about Mr Astling, or references the equine team’s 

Compliance Specialist/Field Coordinator. The date range of this request is Jan 1, 

2017, to the date this FOIA is processed; 4) Curtistine E Chrisp, Faith Renee Taylor, 

Candice Michelle Theis names with the same criteria as 1 and 2 and the same time 

frames.
2020-APHIS-01194-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation 12/6/2019 1/8/2020 PETA requests: • All documented Teachable Moments from October 1, 2019 to 

October 31, 2019 • 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 10/01/2019 To 10/31/2019)

2020-APHIS-01780-F Waters, Justin - 1/13/2020 2/11/2020 Request records/ledgers of unclaimed funds such as or akin to the 20X6133 

Unclaimed Moneys account. These are funds that the USDA or sub-sector owe to 

individuals or entities that for whatever reason haven't been able to recover their 

financial entitlements.

2020-APHIS-01196-F Grosso, Julie Elephants Living Free 12/6/2019 1/7/2020 Requesting all details, results, violations, inspection reports, correspondence, and 

documented action taken regarding my complaint dated 25-Feb-19 concerning the 

Carden Circus.
2020-APHIS-01339-F Kick, Russ New England Anti-Vivisection Society 12/16/2019 1/16/2020 This request concerns the use of animals in research at the Center for Veterinary 

Biologics (including all offsite facilities and satellite facilities). We request the 

following: 1a) According to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory 

Animals (The Guide), 8th edition, all entities must have a system in place for anyone 

(insiders or members of the public) to report concerns regarding animal welfare at a 

facility. These reports are either made directly to the IACUC Chair or a designated 

representative, or they eventually are routed to the IACUC Chair/representative. We 

request all such reported concerns received by the Chair since January 1, 2019.

(This would encompass all appendices, annexes, attachments, and accompanying 

documents, including photos and videos in their original formats and resolution.)

1b) Further, for all such reported concerns deemed supported, we request the 

notification sent to the Institutional Official. The time frame is January 1, 2019, to 

present. (This would encompass all appendices, annexes, attachments, and 

accompanying documents, including photos and videos in their original formats and 

resolution.) 2a) Per The Guide, all entities must have a system in place for 

investigators to notify the IACUC and/or attending veterinarian of adverse events, 

unexpected or unanticipated outcomes, violations of protocols, and other incidents 

involving animal welfare that occur during their studies/experiments. We request all 

such notifications received by the IACUC or AV since January 1, 2019. (This would 

encompass all appendices, annexes, attachments, and accompanying documents, 

including photos and videos in their original formats and resolution.) 2b) Further, 

we request all notifications sent to the Institutional Official regarding these reported 

incidents. The time frame is January 1, 2019, to present. (This would encompass all 

appendices, annexes, attachments, and accompanying documents, including photos 

and videos in their original formats and resolution.) (Date Range for Record Search: 

From 01/01/2019 To 12/15/2019)
2020-APHIS-01459-F PETA Foundation 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 PETA requests the results to the following complaints previously submitted by PETA 

including photos/videos in their original digital format but excluding the actual 

complaint submitted by PETA. • Space Farms AC20-004 • Settlers Pond AC20-027 • 

Zootastic AC20-026 • Goat & Bunny Ranch Pet Therapy AC20-031 PETA also 

requests: 1. 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 2. 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 09/01/2019 To 12/20/2019)

2020-APHIS-01504-F Osinski, Thomas Osinski Law Offices PLLC 12/27/2019 1/28/2020 We are looking for all documents (complaints/reports/incidents, etc.) as well as 

anything else available under the laws relating to Don Miller, Animal Rides Unlimited, 

LLC, d/b/a Debbie Dolittle's Petting Zoo, including any such documents related to 

their primary business address of 120 138th St. S, Tacoma WA 98444 from 2015 to 

present. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2015 To 12/31/2019)

2020-APHIS-01089-F Summers, Kathleen The Humane Society of the United 

States

12/2/2019 1/2/2020 Request copies of any and all agency records created or obtained on or between 

September 1, 2019 and December 1, 2019 that are or relate to the following: • 

Inspection reports or photographs related to inspections of any dog dealer with a 

Class A or B license at which one or more non-compliances were found. • 

Enforcement records related to any dog dealer with a Class A or B license at which 

one or more non-compliances were found, including, but not limited, to letters of 

information, official warnings, stipulations, cease and desist orders, or monetary 

penalties. • Enforcement records and inspection records related to any business 

which was found operating as a dog dealer without a Class A or B license, including, 

but not limited, to letters of information, inspection reports, official warnings, 

stipulations, cease and desist orders, or monetary penalties.

(b) (6)
2020-APHIS-01113-F Brewer, Elisabeth - 12/3/2019 1/3/2020 I hereby request the USDA annual inspection reports for entity Legal name: Leah K 

Green, Floy Green DBA Name: Licensed Commercial Breeder, Bark N Woof Kennel, 

of Roach, MO exhibiting compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and The Animal 

Care Facilities Act Mo.Rev.§ 273.331 including but not limited to photographs of the 

facilities and veterinary records. (Date Range for Record Search: From 03/05/2015 

To 12/02/2019)

2020-APHIS-01199-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation 12/6/2019 1/8/2020 PETA requests: • 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 November 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019; • 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 governmentissued 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 11/01/2019 To 

11/30/2019)
2020-APHIS-01203-F Pardo, Michelle Michelle Pardo 12/6/2019 1/8/2020 Documents that survey, tally, count or estimate the total number of captive tigers 

(Panthera tigris) being held in the United States from 2017 to the present. My 

request includes the number of captive tigers held by both USDA-licensed exhibitors 

as well as unlicensed exhibitors or owners, to the extent the USDA has this 

information. I request the documents that survey, tally, count, compile or estimate 

the total number of captive tigers for the time period listed above, as well as any 

underlying research, data, reports, articles, publications or resources from which 

those numbers were derived. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2017 To 

12/06/2019)

2020-APHIS-01237-F Moraz, Gina ASPCA 12/9/2019 1/9/2020 On behalf of the ASPCA, I request the following: All records relating to any dog 

dealer's appeal of an inspection finding and any appeal determinations made for the 

month of October and November (2019). Please include any records reflecting the 

inspection finding(s), the appeal(s) submitted by or on behalf of the licensee, the 

agency's consideration of the appeal(s), and any determination(s) made as a result 

of the appeal, including any final reports.

2020-APHIS-01241-F Louchheim, Hilary Companion Animal Protection Society 12/10/2019 1/10/2020 Requesting USDA inspection reports and photos for commercial dog breeders & 

brokers listed in description document attached for dates January 1, 2017 through 

present date. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2017 To 12/09/2019)

2020-APHIS-01247-F Chrzan, Frances New England Anti-Vivisection Society 12/10/2019 1/10/2020 We are writing to request all Animal Care complaints regarding any Animal and Plant 

Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Class R, G, V, and/or F registrants completed 

during November 2019. (Date Range for Record Search: From 11/01/2019 To 

11/30/2019)

2020-APHIS-01250-F Chrzan, Frances New England Anti-Vivisection Society 12/10/2019 1/10/2020 We are writing to request all Applications for New License and Application for License 

Renewal regarding any Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Class R, 

G, V, and/or F registrants submitted in November 2019. (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 11/01/2019 To 11/30/2019)
2020-APHIS-01253-F Widalski, Olivia National Anti-Vivisection Society 

(NAVS)

12/10/2019 1/10/2020 On behalf of the National Anti-Vivisection Society, I am submitting a request under 

the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, to obtain records on dogs used for 

research by USDA licensees. The name, address and number of dogs used by 

AQUALUNG THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION from 2017 through October of 2019 are 

requested. Additionally, I am requesting records of inspections of AQUALUNG 

THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION including any notices of violation and enforcement 

action concerning the use of dogs, for the same time frame. NAVS requests that 

documents be sent electronically via email rather than through the mail

2020-APHIS-01262-F Wallander, Jason - 12/10/2019 1/10/2020 Lost records in fire. I had all of my previous inspection saved from all the years. I 

would like to get copies back of inspection conducted. (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 01/01/2001 To 12/10/2019)

2020-APHIS-01274-F Widalski, Olivia National Anti-Vivisection Society 

(NAVS)

12/11/2019 1/13/2020 On behalf of the National Anti-Vivisection Society, I am submitting a request under 

the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, to obtain records on dogs used for 

research by USDA licensees. The name, address and number of dogs used by BETH 

ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER from 2017 through October of 2019 are 

requested. Additionally, I am requesting records of inspections BETH ISRAEL 

DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER including any notices of violation and enforcement 

action concerning the use of dogs, for the same time frame. NAVS requests that 

documents be sent electronically via email rather than through the mail. (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2017 To 10/01/2019)

2020-APHIS-01277-F Widalski, Olivia National Anti-Vivisection Society 

(NAVS)

12/11/2019 1/13/2020 On behalf of the National Anti-Vivisection Society, I am submitting a request under 

the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, to obtain records on dogs used for 

research by USDA licensees. The name, address and number of dogs used by 

ASTROCTYE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. from 2017 through October of 2019 are 

requested. Additionally, I am requesting records of inspections ASTROCTYE 

PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. including any notices of violation and enforcement action 

concerning the use of dogs, for the same time frame. NAVS requests that 

documents be sent electronically via email rather than through the mail. (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2017 To 10/01/2019)
2020-APHIS-01281-F Widalski, Olivia National Anti-Vivisection Society 

(NAVS)

12/11/2019 1/13/2020 On behalf of the National Anti-Vivisection Society, I am submitting a request under 

the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, to obtain records on dogs used for 

research by USDA licensees. The name, address and number of dogs used by 

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER from 2017 through October of 2019 are 

requested. Additionally, I am requesting records of inspections CEDARS-SINAI 

MEDICAL CENTER including any notices of violation and enforcement action 

concerning the use of dogs, for the same time frame. NAVS requests that 

documents be sent electronically via email rather than through the mail. (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2017 To 10/01/2019)

2020-APHIS-01287-F Gale, Heather WPDE ABC 15 12/11/2019 1/13/2020 - any inspection reports for Myrtle Beach Safari, which is registered as WILDLIFE 

PRESERVE LAND LLC with the S.C. Secretary of State's office. - any violations for 

Myrtle Beach Safari, which is registered as WILDLIFE PRESERVE LAND LLC with the 

S.C. Secretary of State's office. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2015 

To 12/11/2019)

2020-APHIS-01662-F Budkie, Michael Stop Animal Exploitation Now! (SAEN) 1/2/2020 1/31/2020 Requesting the following: All documents from Animal Welfare Act enforcement 

actions (7060s', complaints, decisions and orders, pre-settlement agreements, 

stipulations, unofficial warnings, letters of information) which are available for 

release but which have not been made public during the period 10/31/2019 - 

12/31/2019.

2020-APHIS-01787-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation 1/15/2020 2/13/2020 Requests all AWA enforcement actions taken from November 1, 2019 to November 

30, 2019 for all licensees and registrants. Enforcement actions would include: 1. 

7060s; 2. AWA complaints submitted to the OALJ; 3. Decision and Orders; 4. Presettlement agreements; 5. Stipulations; 6. Letters of Information 7. Any photos (in 

original format at full resolution) or videos associated with the above; 8. 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 9. 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..
2020-APHIS-01239-F Moraz, Gina ASPCA 12/9/2019 1/9/2020 On behalf of the ASPCA, I request the following: All documents from Animal Welfare 

Act enforcement actions (7060'2, Complaints, decisions and orders, pre-settlement 

agreements, stipulations, etc.) for November 2019.

2020-APHIS-01128-F Kuehl, Tracey - 12/3/2019 1/3/2020 I am requesting inspection information for Cricket hollow Zoo 42-C-0084 for the 

time period February 12, 2018 through October 31, 2019. I am requesting copies of 

any photos and/or videos that may have been taken by officials at the time of 

inspection that document the observations of the inspector(s) as well as descriptions 

of any additional teachable moments identified by the inspector(s) and discussed 

with the licensee that may not have been included in the inspection documents. 

Thank you. (Date Range for Record Search: From 02/13/2018 To 10/31/2019)
2020-APHIS-01197-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation 12/6/2019 1/8/2020 PETA requests all AWA enforcement actions taken from October 1, 2019 to October 

31, 2019 for all licensees and registrants. Enforcement actions would include: • 

7060s • AWA complaints submitted to the OALJ • Decision and Orders • Presettlement agreements • Stipulations • Letters of Information • Any photos (in 

original format at full resolution) or videos associated with the above • 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 governmentissued 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 10/01/2019 To 

10/31/2019)
2020-APHIS-01200-F PETA Foundation 12/6/2019 1/8/2020 PETA requests the results to the following complaints previously submitted by PETA 

including photos/videos in their original digital format but excluding the actual 

complaint submitted by PETA. • Terranova Enterprises AC 20-008 • SeaQuest AC 19-

593 PETA also requests: 1. 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 2. 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 09/01/2019 To 12/06/2019)

2020-APHIS-01245-F Chrzan, Frances New England Anti-Vivisection Society 12/10/2019 1/10/2020 We are writing to request all inspection photographs and/or videos (in color and 

original resolution) of any Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Class 

R, G, V, and/or F registrants created during November 2019. (Date Range for 

Record Search: From 11/01/2019 To 11/30/2019)

(b) (6)
2020-APHIS-01248-F Chrzan, Frances New England Anti-Vivisection Society 12/10/2019 1/10/2020 We are writing to request all correspondence required by the Animal Welfare Act 

(AWA) regulations regarding any Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 

(APHIS) Class R, G, V, and/or F registrants during November 2019, including 

notification of change of operation; notification of personnel change; requests to be 

placed on inactive status or to cancel registration; requests to review special 

circumstances for the use of an animal in more than one major operative procedure; 

requests to deviate from certain perimeter fence requirements; requests to house 

guinea pigs in outdoor facilities; requests to implement permanent tethering of 

dogs; contingency plans for water and power for marine mammal facilities; 

notifications when a protocol has been suspended by the IACUC; and/or notification 

when the facility fails to meet a correction date for a major deficiency found on their 

semiannual inspection. (Date Range for Record Search: From 11/01/2019 To 

11/30/2019)

2020-APHIS-01251-F Chrzan, Frances New England Anti-Vivisection Society 12/10/2019 1/10/2020 We are writing to request all inspection reports regarding any Animal and Plant 

Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Class V and/or F registrants created during 

November 2019. (Date Range for Record Search: From 11/01/2019 To 11/30/2019)

2020-APHIS-01256-F Widalski, Olivia National Anti-Vivisection Society 

(NAVS)

12/10/2019 1/10/2020 On behalf of the National Anti-Vivisection Society, I am submitting a request under 

the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, to obtain records on dogs used for 

research by USDA licensees. The name, address and number of dogs used by 

AVANTGEN, INC. from 2017 through October of 2019 are requested. Additionally, I 

am requesting records of inspections AVANTGEN, INC. including any notices of 

violation and enforcement action concerning the use of dogs, for the same time 

frame. NAVS requests that documents be sent electronically via email rather than 

through the mail. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2017 To 10/01/2019)
2020-APHIS-01268-F Widalski, Olivia National Anti-Vivisection Society 

(NAVS)

12/11/2019 1/13/2020 On behalf of the National Anti-Vivisection Society, I am submitting a request under 

the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, to obtain records on dogs used for 

research by USDA licensees. The name, address and number of dogs used by AVERY 

THERAPEUTICS, INC. from 2017 through October of 2019 are requested. 

Additionally, I am requesting records of inspections AVERY THERAPEUTICS, INC. 

including any notices of violation and enforcement action concerning the use of 

dogs, for the same time frame. NAVS requests that documents be sent electronically 

via email rather than through the mail. (Date Range for Record Search: From 

01/01/2017 To 10/01/2019)

2020-APHIS-01275-F Widalski, Olivia National Anti-Vivisection Society 

(NAVS)

12/11/2019 1/13/2020 On behalf of the National Anti-Vivisection Society, I am submitting a request under 

the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, to obtain records on dogs used for 

research by USDA licensees. The name, address and number of dogs used by 

CALIFORNIA MEDICAL INNOVATIONS INSTITUTE from 2017 through October of 

2019 are requested. Additionally, I am requesting records of inspections 

CALIFORNIA MEDICAL INNOVATIONS INSTITUTE including any notices of violation 

and enforcement action concerning the use of dogs, for the same time frame. NAVS 

requests that documents be sent electronically via email rather than through the 

mail. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2017 To 10/01/2019)

2020-APHIS-01279-F Widalski, Olivia National Anti-Vivisection Society 

(NAVS)

12/11/2019 1/13/2020 On behalf of the National Anti-Vivisection Society, I am submitting a request under 

the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, to obtain records on dogs used for 

research by USDA licensees. The name, address and number of dogs used by 

CARDIALEN, INC.. from 2017 through October of 2019 are requested. Additionally, I 

am requesting records of inspections CARDIALEN, INC. including any notices of 

violation and enforcement action concerning the use of dogs, for the same time 

frame. NAVS requests that documents be sent electronically via email rather than 

through the mail. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2017 To 10/01/2019)
2020-APHIS-01284-F Widalski, Olivia National Anti-Vivisection Society 

(NAVS)

12/11/2019 1/13/2020 On behalf of the National Anti-Vivisection Society, I am submitting a request under 

the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, to obtain records on dogs used for 

research by USDA licensees. The name, address and number of dogs used by 

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY from 2017 through October of 2019 are requested. 

Additionally, I am requesting records of inspections COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY 

including any notices of violation and enforcement action concerning the use of 

dogs, for the same time frame. NAVS requests that documents be sent electronically 

via email rather than through the mail. (Date Range for Record Search: From 

01/01/2017 To 10/01/2019)

2020-APHIS-01660-F Budkie, Michael Stop Animal Exploitation Now! (SAEN) 1/2/2020 1/31/2020 Requesting the following: All USDA inspect report-related information in the form of 

attached or related photos, video files, teachable moments documents, unofficial 

warnings, letters of information for all registered facilities for the period 10/31/2019 

12/31/2019.

2020-APHIS-01228-F Kick, Russ New England Anti-Vivisection Society 12/9/2019 1/9/2020 This request regards inspections performed by Agriculture Select Agent Services as 

part of the Federal Select Agent Program. We hereby request the final inspection 

reports for all ASBL labs (of any level) from January 1, 2019, to present. This would 

include all appendixes, annexes, attachments, and accompanying documentation, 

including photos and videos in their original resolutions and formats. (Date Range 

for Record Search: From 12/09/2019 To 12/09/2019)

2020-APHIS-01487-F Kick, Russ New England Anti-Vivisection Society 12/23/2019 1/24/2020 We request the 1) detailed, hour-by-hour calendar/schedule for Dr. Betty 

Goldentyer and 2) the travel log/itinerary for Dr. Goldentyer. In both cases, the time 

frame is August 1, 2019, to present. (Date Range for Record Search: From 

07/01/2019 To 12/23/2019)

2020-APHIS-01168-F Conrod, Cassie - 12/5/2019 1/6/2020 September to December 6, 2019 Requesting the results of Investigation MI190014-

VS. (Date Range for Record Search: From 9/14/2019 To 12/6/2019)

2020-APHIS-01236-F Harrison, Joan - 12/9/2019 1/8/2020 Apropos of the June-July, 2019 USDA/APHIS/Wildlife Services round ups of 1,662 

Canada geese from parks in Denver, Colorado, please supply the following 

information: How exactly were the geese killed? How were the dead bodies disposed 

of?
2020-APHIS-01428-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold 

treatment records downloaded to the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for MNBU3721302 arrival into the Port of Philadelphia 6/3/2019. The ocean 

carrier was Hamburg Sud B/L SUDU59MVD003156X. This request is being made 

under the freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01429-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, i would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold treatment 

records downloaded by the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition of entry 

for MNBU0455702 arrival into the Port of Philadelphia 7/1/2019. The ocean carrier 

was Hamburg Sud B/L SUDU59MVD004044X. This request is being made under the 

freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01430-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold 

treatment records downloaded to the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a conditon 

of entry for MNBU3727208 arrival into the Port of Philadelphia 7/1/2019. The ocean 

carrier was Hamburg Sud SUDU59MVD004041X. This request is being made under 

the freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01432-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold 

treatment records downloaded by USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition of 

entry for MNBU3734660 arrival into the Port of Philadelphia 7/14/2019. The ocean 

carrier was Hamburg Sud B/L SUDU59MVD004289X. This request is being made 

under the freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01533-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/31/2019 1/30/2020 Good afternoon, I would like to request on behalf of William Kopke, all cold 

treatment records downloaded by the USDA 556 b the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for MSDU9037335 arrival into Port of Philadelphia 12/24/2019. The ocean 

carrier was MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A., B/L MEDUL2458585. This 

request is being made under the freedom of information act.
2020-APHIS-01378-F Frandina, Michael Askman Law Firm 12/17/2019 1/17/2020 “Please provide the following documents about management of any type of rodent 

(including prairie dogs) in an urban area in Colorado: 1) Executed cooperative 

service agreements that were in their period of performance between 9/1/19 and 

12/20/19; 2) Email or written correspondence discussing a request for service that 

were received or sent between 9/1/19 and 12/20/19. These records are requested 

for “urban areas” in Colorado as defined by APHIS in the attached portion of the 

Federal Register, 78 Fed. Reg. 49445, to mean a city or town with a population 

greater than 50,000 inhabitants, as well as the urbanized area contiguous and 

adjacent to such a city or town. (Date Range for Record Search: From 09/01/2019 

To 12/20/2019)” (Date Range for Record Search: From 9/1/2019 To 12/17/2019)

2020-APHIS-01591-F Simms, Mary Lou - 12/26/2019 1/27/2020 Requesting copies of geese depredation contracts for the state of Colorado in 2018, 

2019, or whatever is the latest year available. . That includes locations, costs and 

numbers of geese either removed or gassed. I am also requesting a copy of the 

contract covering processing between Wildlife Services and the slaughterhouse(s) 

used to kill Denver geese in 2019. I am willing to pay extra costs for the copies.

2020-APHIS-01590-F Simms, Mary Lou - 12/26/2019 1/27/2020 Requesting copies of geese depredation contracts for the state of Alabama in 2018 

or 2019 or whatever is the latest year available. That include locations, costs and 

numbers of geese either removed or gassed. I am also requesting a copy of the 

contracts covering processing between Wildlife Services and slaughterhouse(s) used 

to kill Denver geese in 2019. I am willing to pay extra costs for the copies.
2020-APHIS-01514-F George, Aman Democracy Forward 12/13/2019 1/15/2020 1. All records concerning the summer 2017 inspection at Iowa’s Ruby Fur Farm as 

reported in the Washington Post , including: a. All records concerning APHIS 

inspectors’ initial findings of poor conditions for racoons kept at the farm, and their 

decision to pursue confiscation; b. All records concerning communications from 

Ruby Fur Farm or the Cavalry Group during this time period concerning animal 

confiscation policy at USDA/APHIS generally, as well as the proposed confiscation of 

animals from Ruby Fur Farm specifically; c. All records concerning USDA’s decision 

to put a “hold” on the confiscations at Ruby Fur Farm; d. All records concerning 

USDA’s decision to revoke the confiscation order of racoons at Ruby Fur Farm; 2. All 

records concerning USDA’s decision to place an “agency-wide hold” on confiscations 

at the direction of Secretary Perdue; 3. All records concerning revisions to, and 

removal of, the section of the Animal Welfare Inspection Guide concerning 

confiscations; 4. All guidance, training materials, or memoranda for APHIS 

inspectors concerning when, whether, and how to conduct confiscations of animals 

for violations of animal welfare standards. The date range for this request is January 

1, 2017 until the date the search is performed.

2020-APHIS-01518-F Simms, Mary - 12/26/2019 1/27/2020 Request copies of geese depredation contracts for the state of Alabama in 2018 or 

2019 or whatever is the latest year available. That includes locations, costs and 

numbers of geese either removed or gassed. Also requesting a copy of the contract 

covering processing between Wildlife Services and the slaughterhouse(s) used to kill 

Denver geese in 2019.

2020-APHIS-01519-F Simms, Mary - 12/26/2019 1/27/2020 Request copies of geese depredation contracts for the state of Colorado in 2018, 

2019, or whatever is the latest year available. hat includes locations, costs and 

numbers of geese either removed or gassed. Also requesting a copy of the contract 

covering processing between Wildlife Services and the slaughterhouse(s) used to kill 

Denver geese in 2019.

2020-APHIS-01192-F Cappiello, Julie - 12/5/2019 1/7/2020 Requesting access to records pertaining to each inspection including, but not limited 

to health records, travel itinerary, fines and violations of animal welfare for all 

animals licensed, leased, or rising the Miami SeaQuarium since January 1, 2010 or 

until this request is fulfilled (no later than February 1, 2020). These record should 

include, but not limited to, wild animals such as orcas or other species of dolphins, 

as well as domestic animals under the license (if applicable).
2020-APHIS-01154-F Sudol, Tony Environ Solution, LLC 12/4/2019 1/6/2020 Request for any and all documents between USDA's APHIS and ACT Technologies 

Pty Ltd (also known as Animal Control Technologies under Lynton Staples). 

Documents include any and all contracts, agreements, joint ventures, etc. between 

the parties.

2020-APHIS-01211-F Christensen, RaeAnn - 12/9/2019 1/9/2020 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)

2020-APHIS-01453-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold 

treatment records downloaded by the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for TEMU9404077 arrival into Port of Philadelphia 7/11/2019. The ocean 

carrier was Blue Anchor America B/L MEDUSG858336. This request is being made 

under the freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01454-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold 

treatment records downloaded by the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for TEMU9486497 arrival into Port of Philadelphia 7/11/2019. The ocean 

carrier was Blue Anchor America B/L MEDUSG840383. This request is being made 

under the freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01455-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold 

treatment records downloaded by the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for TTNU8718760 arrival into Port of Philadelphia 6/30/2019. The ocean 

carrier was Blue Anchor America B/L MEDUSG848790. This request is being made 

under the freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01456-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold 

treatment records downloaded by the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for MNBU3985429 arrival into Port of Philadelphia 6/15/2019. The ocean 

carrier was Blue Anchor America B/L SUDU59MVD003527X. This request is being 

made under the freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01524-F Murphy, Amy 4-H Area Educator- Northeast PA 

Penn State Ext

12/30/2019 1/29/2020 Request the results of USDA Investigation case PA-190002-VS.
2020-APHIS-01425-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good afternoon, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg, all cold 

treatment records downloaded to the USDA 556 by ocean carrier as a condition on 

entry for MNBU3530137 arrival into Port of Philadelphia 8/9/2019. The ocean carrier 

was Hamburg Sud B/L SUDU59MVD005152X. This request is being made under the 

freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01426-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg, all cold 

treatment records downloaded to the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for MNBU3985429 arrival into the Port of Philadelphia 6/15/2019. The ocean 

carrier was Hamburg Sud B/L SUDU59MVD003527X. This request is being made 

under the freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01427-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg, all cold 

treatment records downloaded by the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for MNBU3608092 arrival into Port of Philadelphia 6/18/2019. The ocean 

carrier was Hamburg Sud B/L SUDU59MVD003697X. This request is being made 

under the freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01437-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold 

treatment records downloaded to the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for MNBU3906841 arrival into the Port of Philadelphia on 7/14/2019. The 

ocean carrier was Hamburg Sud B/L SUDU59MVD004298X. This request is being 

made under the freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01438-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold 

treatment records downloaded to the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for MNBU3920304 arrival into the Port of Philadelphia on 7/12/2019. The 

ocean carrier was Hamburg Sud B/L SUDU59MVD003711X. This request is being 

made under the freedom of information act.
2020-APHIS-01439-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold 

treatment records downloaded to the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for MNBU3938978 arrival into the Port of Philadelphia on 6/15/2019. The 

ocean carrier was Hamburg Sud B/L SUDU59MVD003523X. This request is being 

made under the freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01440-F Vink, Paulina 721 Logistics 12/20/2019 1/23/2020 Good morning, I would like to request on behalf of Jac Vandenberg all cold 

treatment records downloaded to the USDA 556 by the ocean carrier as a condition 

of entry for MNBU3985429 arrival into the Port of Philadelphia on 6/12/2019. The 

ocean carrier was Hamburg Sud B/L SUDU59MVD003527X. This request is being 

made under the freedom of information act.

2020-APHIS-01161-F Bruegger, Samantha WILDEARTH GUARDIANS 12/5/2019 1/7/2020 2017- 2019 Wildlife Services contracts in AZ Requesting copies of the following 

records from Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services: 

1.) All records of Aerial Management Plans and Aerial Management Contracts in 

Arizona from 2017 to the present. 2.) All records of Wildlife Services contracts and 

Annual Operating Plans in the Sate of Arizona, including agency, private, county and 

municipal contracts from 2017 to present. 3.) All records of periodic reports 

pertaining to Aerial Management Contracts including agency, private, county and 

municipal contracts within the State Arizona. This request defines "records" broadly 

to include all documents, maps, photographs, machine readable materials, or other 

documentary materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics. "Documents", 

as used herein, refers to paper documents and/or electronically stored information. 

4.) All records of periodic reports pertaining to Wildlife Services Contracts, or Annual 

Operating Plans, including agency, private, county and municipal contracts within 

the states of Arizona, from 2017 to the present. Please tender all responsive records 

in searchable digital format.

2020-APHIS-01490-F Childs, Steve - 12/26/2019 1/27/2020 I would like to know which California counties have agreements with USDA Wildlife 

Services. I would like copies of agreements between individual counties and USDA 

Wildlife Services. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2018 To 12/24/2019)
2020-APHIS-01520-F Stamper, Karen

- 12/23/2019 1/24/2020 Request the following information regarding the 2019 Goose Round Ups in Michigan: 

1. Provide Capture Date for each round up site; 2. Provide the name of the 

Contractor that removed geese from each site; 3. Provide Capture Sites where 

geese were removed; 4. Provide Capture County in which geese were removed; 5. 

Provide the Total number of Adult geese that were removed from each site; 6. 

Provide the total number of Juveniles/ goslings that were removed from each site; 

7. Provide the Release Site Name where the geese were taken to; 8. Provide how 

many geese were killed during and after the 2019 round ups? 9. Provide how these 

geese were killed; 10. Provide how the deceased geese were disposed of, be it 

disposed of in landfills or taken to a food processing plant? 11. If the geese were 

taken to a processing plant, provide which one(s)? 12. Were the geese taken to 

homeless shelters, if so, provide which one(s)? 13. Provide how many geese were 

removed from Commerce Lake in Commerce Township; 14. Provide how many 

geese were removed from Lake Sherwood in Commerce Township; and 15. Provide 

how many geese were removed from Berry lake/ Oakbrooke condominiums in 

Commerce Township.