2023-APHIS-04952-F Beach, Meredith ASPCA On behalf of the ASPCA I request the following: All records relating to R M R 

S Manufacturing & Distributing Inc or Pet & Aquatic Warehouse (P.A.W.), 

USDA Certificate Number 52-B-0165, including but not limited to inspection 

reports, photographs (in original format with full resolution), videos, records 

describing any courtesy visits, notes, licenses, license applications, appeals, 

emails, and correspondence dated January 1, 2016 to present. (Date Range 

for Record Search: From 01/01/2016 To 07/03/2023) 

7/3/2023 

2023-APHIS-04953-F Beach, Meredith ASPCA All records pertaining to any animal care employee's inspection of or visit to a 

dog dealer or dog breeder during the month of May 2023. Please include any 

reports, photographs (in original format with full resolution with the 

inspection description), videos, and observations recorded by the animal care 

employee such as inspection reports, teachable moments or other 

documentation reflecting any visit to or inspection of the licensee. (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 05/01/2023 To 05/31/2023) 

7/3/2023 

2023-APHIS-04954-F Beach, Meredith ASPCA All records relating to any dog dealer appeal of an inspection report(s) and 

any appeal determinations made for January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023. 

Please include any records reflecting the inspection finding(s), the appeal(s) 

submitted by or on behalf of the licensee, the agency consideration of the 

appeal(s), and any determination(s) made as a result of the appeal, including 

any final reports. The (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2023 To 

06/30/2023) 

7/3/2023 

2023-APHIS-04955-F Beach, Meredith ASPCA On behalf of the ASPCA, I request the following: A list of all dog dealers 

referred from Animal Care (AC) to Investigative and Enforcement Services 

(IES) from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023 including date of referral, the 

status (open or closed), and outcome associated with each referral. (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2023 To 06/30/2023) 

7/3/2023 

2023-APHIS-04957-F Beach, Meredith ASPCA On behalf of the ASPCA I request the following: All original format inspection 

photos with full .jpg resolution with no inspection recorded by the animal care 

employee reflecting any visit to or inspection of all dog dealers (breeders and 

brokers) for January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023. (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 01/01/2023 To 06/30/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-04959-F Talamo, Lex Lady Freethinker I request that a copy of the following documents, or documents containing 

the following information, be provided to me, for the time frame of Oct. 1, 

2022 to 7/3/2023: 1. Any and all photographs or videos submitted to APHIS 

or taken during APHIS inspections at the University of Mississippi Medical 

Center (Customer No. 844) in relation to the official warning issued on 

4/21/2023 or inspections on March 7, 2023; September 9, 2022; Oct. 4, 

2022; or Oct. 17, 2022; regarding the escape and injury of several rhesus 

macaque monkeys and 2. A copy of any documents related to the 

experiments conducted on the above animals, including the IACUC approved 

protocol documents and any acquisition/disposition records on file with your 

office. (Date Range for Record Search: From 10/01/2022 To 07/03/2023) 

7/3/2023 

2023-APHIS-04964-F Moss, Donald - Any and all documents and communications relating to any inspection or 

audit of the Kansas City Zoo's penguin exhibit located at 6800 Zoo Dr, 

Kansas City, MO 64132 starting on July 1 2023. This request includes 

communications, both oral and written, including, without limitation, emails, 

encrypted chats, texts and notes of communications, between you, your 

office and/or anyone in your office and/or anyone acting at your direction or 

the direction of anyone in your office, on personal telephones or other 

personal devices when used to conduct agency business, all for the time 

period from January 1, 2003 to February 10, 2023. (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 07/01/2023 To 08/31/2023) 

7/5/2023 

2023-APHIS-04980-F Mecke, Marisa Savannah Morning News/USA Today 

Network 

I am seeking information and records related to a research grant that USDA 

APHIS has for research on feral hog eradication on Blackbeard Island NWR off 

the coast of Georgia. I would like to know the amount of the grant, how 

many years it has been issued/re-issued, and receive electronic copies of any 

annual reports regarding the progress of the research. I would also like to 

know who at USDA APHIS oversees the research project. (Date Range for 

Record Search: From 01/01/2014 To 07/05/2023) 

7/5/2023 

2023-APHIS-04985-F Park, Yeowoon University of Texas at Dallas I would like to get access to data regarding (1) Domestic egg trade in the US 

from 2012 to 2016 (e.g., from/to which states California is receiving 

shipments of eggs) and (2) specific HPAI (bird flu) outbreak incidents (when 

and how much the impact was) in the US from 2012 to 2016. 

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2023-APHIS-04986-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation PETA requests all inspection report appeal requests, the inspection report 

under appeal, and the final inspection report as a result of the appeal, any 

related correspondence for all licensees and registrants, from June 1, 2023 to 

June 30, 2023 (the appeal package). (Date Range for Record Search: From 

06/01/2023 To 06/30/2023) 

7/5/2023 

2023-APHIS-04987-F 

2023-APHIS-04988-F 

Mitha, Jayantilal -

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I was advised to ask for an export CITES permit that was issued back in Oct, 

2000. My parents visited India frequently and now our joint family members 

that were taking of the bird are moving away, we no longer have any trusting 

family to take care of the bird. The last set of family is due to come to USA 

soon. We need to bring our US origin bird back to USA. (Date Range for 

Record Search: From 10/17/2000 To 12/31/2000) 

I wanted to follow up on complaint #AC23-0433 submitted on April 1. Could 

you please let me know if any action has been taken? Thank you 

7/5/2023 

7/6/2023 

2023-APHIS-04994-F Kleiman, Eric Animal Welfare Institute All records in the possession of OALJ, APHIS, IES and OGC relating to AWA 

Docket No. 23-J-0053, Janet M. Ryerson respondent. These records include, 

but are not limited to, all instant messages, correspondence, photos, videos, 

emails, electronic records, inspection findings, notes, etc. relating to Ryerson, 

including but not limited to the above-referenced case that led to the 

revocation of this license. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2017 

To 07/06/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05001-F Gaynor, 

Lorraine 

Iow Legal Aid In the following request all references to “Rembrandt Foods”, should be 

understood to include all iterations of the company name that may be used to 

refer to the company which is registered with the USDA as doing business as 

“Rembrandt Foods”, including but not limited to “Rembrandt Foods, LLC”; 

“Rembrandt Enterprises, Inc.”; and “REI” etc. The term “HPAI” and “H5N1”, 

should be understood to refer to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. I request 

a copy of the following documents, or documents containing the following 

information, be provided to me: 1. All email communications, including 

attachments to those emails, between any employee or representative of 

Rembrandt Foods and the USDA between the dates of March 1, 2022, and the 

current date, July 6, 2023, that contain any, or all, of the following phrases: 

“avian flu”; “avian influenza”; “AI”; “HPAI”; “H5N1”; “outbreak”; “flock plan”; 

“virus”; “chickens”; “poultry”; “contractors”; “contract”; “overtime”; 

“workers”; “employees”; “layoff”; “severance”; “depopulation”; 

“decontamination”; “carcass”; “bodies”; “compost”; “composting”; 

“indemnity”; “case manager”; and “reimbursement”; 2. All email 

communications, including attachments to those emails, between any USDA 

employees, and or employees of the State of Iowa from the dates of March 1, 

2022, and the current date, July 6, 2023, that contain any, or all, of the 

following phrases: “avian flu”; “avian influenza”; “AI”; “HPAI”; “H5N1”; 

“outbreak”; “flock plan”; “virus”; “chickens”; “poultry”; “contractors”; 

“contract”; “overtime”; “workers”; “employees”; “layoff”; “severance”; 

“depopulation”; “decontamination”; “carcass”; “bodies”; “compost”; 

“composting”; “indemnity”; “case manager”; and “reimbursement”; 3. Any 

and all documents or forms held by the USDA arising from the response to 

outbreaks of avian flu/HPAI at Rembrandt Foods in 2022, as outlined in the 

HPAI Response plan. These documents should be understood to include 

financial and administrative procedures between Rembrandt Foods and the 

USDA and/or any other related party. Such documents include but are not 

limited to and documents covering Appraisal and Indemnity for Birds and 

Eggs; Flock Plan and Compensation (including Compliance Agreement/ 

Detailed Financial Plan, Materials Destroyed, Depopulation & Disposal and Flat 

rate Virus Elimination. 

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2023-APHIS-05006-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation PETA requests the permit re-license/renewal application for Mini S Exotic Zoo, 

74-B-0679. PETA also requests all written exchanges of information to/from 

the licensees, registrants, or their representatives and records that document 

similar oral exchanges pertaining to the subject of the records specified 

above, as follows: Letters and faxes; Inspection reports; Memoranda; Emails 

on government-issued or personal devices; Text messages on governmentissued 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). (Date Range for Record Search: From 

01/01/2023 To 07/06/2023) 

7/6/2023 

2023-APHIS-05007-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation PETA requests all pictures and videos (in their original digital format) taken 

during the June 2, 2023 inspection of 31-A-0031, Craig Kokas. (Date Range 

for Record Search: From 06/02/2023 To 06/02/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05011-F Banez, Douglas Hubpoint Strategic Advisors, LLC I am submitting this FOIA request with the U.S. Department of Agriculture 

(USDA) in order to obtain information and datasets related to the 

transportation of live horses between the U.S. and foreign countries. We are 

interested in U.S. imports and exports of horses by the air mode of 

transportation only. 1.For the Years 2020, 2021, 2022, we request the

following: Annual number of horses Imported to the U.S. by air via the 

following U.S. airports: New York – JFK / SWF / EWR, Miami - MIA, Los 

Angeles - LAX, Chicago - ORD, Indianapolis – IND, Louisville – SDF; Annual

number of horses Exported from the U.S. air via the following U.S. airports: 

New York – JFK / SWF / EWR, Miami - MIA, Los Angeles - LAX, Chicago -

ORD, Atlanta - ATL, Houston - IAH, Columbus OH - LCK, Huntsville – HSV, 

Dallas-Ft. Worth - DFW (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2020 To 

12/31/2022). 2. For the Year 2022 only, we request the following additional 

annual detail: For the ports of New York – JFK / SWF / EWR, Miami – MIA, 

Chicago – ORD, the number of horses Imported to the U.S. by Air with a 

breakdown of Destination U.S. States of the horses per airport used for 

inbound transportation; For the ports of New York – JFK / SWF / EWR, Miami 

– MIA, Chicago – ORD, Atlanta – ATL, the number of horses Exported from 

the U.S. by air with a breakdown of Origin U.S. States of the horses per 

airport used for outbound transportation (Date Range for Record Search: 

From 01/01/2022 To 12/31/2022); 3. For the Years 2020, 2021, 2022, we 

request the following: For the port of Washington Dulles – IAD, the number 

of livestock (cattle, pigs, goats) Exported from the U.S. by Air. (Date Range 

for Record Search: From 01/01/2020 To 12/31/2022) 

7/7/2023 

2023-APHIS-05016-F Ahsan, Sunny - I am looking to track down a female adult cat named Henna who was 

adopted out from Humane rescue alliance shelter in DC. Henna was brought 

into the shelter with her two kittens on June 6th, 2023 and adopted out 

within two weeks. The address they were taken from is the front yard of 

the house 1844 Capitol Ave NE Washington DC 20002. I wish to obtain any 

and all information you can legally provide to me about who adopted the 

female cat renamed Henna. 

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2023-APHIS-05017-F Haas, 

Christopher 

- Types of Records: I am requesting records that relate to enforcement actions 

under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), including: Official warnings; Notices of 

enforcement; Other records of adjudicative proceedings (complaints, briefs, 

decisions, consent decrees, settlements, etc.). Subject Matter: For each of 

the above types of records, I am requesting all records that relate to an 

enforcement action under the AWA that is based, in whole or in part, on any 

of the following issues: Barren enclosures (any animal); Stereotypic 

behaviors / pacing (any animal); Overweight / obese animals (any animal); 

Lack of employee training (any animal); and Bears (any species of bear, and 

any type of AWA enforcement action or alleged violation concerning bears) 

The date range of the request is from 01/01/2005 to 07/07/2023. (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2005 To 7/7/2023) 

7/7/2023 

2023-APHIS-05018-F Sebastian, Ellen National Oceanic & Atmospheric 

Administration 

Seeks the following: (1) A complete copy of the Marine Mammal Inventory 

Report (also known as National Inventory of Marine Mammals) to the present 

date; and (2) all records regarding the Miami Seaquarium in Key Biscayne, 

Florida, from February 1, 2022, to the present date - including, but not 

limited to, any permits, memoranda, reports, notes, letters, emails, text 

messages, and other correspondence. You may exclude administrative emails 

such as out of office replies, webmaster communications, and public articles 

shared as awareness and (1) exclude administrative emails such as out of 

office replies, webmaster communications, and public articles shared as 

awareness; and (2) restrict the email search to those individuals who are the 

primary point persons for corresponding with and working on issues directly 

related to Miami Seaquarium. 

7/7/2023 

2023-APHIS-05024-F Nugent, Roy Southland Unlimited LLC I am submitting this request for records under The Freedom of Information 

Act. I am requesting a list with full contact details of the USDA Approved 

(Permanent or Temporary) Export Isolation Facilities. Please provide the 

details of what animals or species each facility can handle. Please indicate 

Permanent or Temporary faculties. (Date Range for Record Search: From 

01/01/2022 To 07/05/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05035-F Taylor, Michael - I'm requesting the following information from Envigo/Covance Cumberland 

facility without date limitations. Records of Euthanasia Records of Necropsy 

Envigo Canine Record SOP Records reflecting sales APHIS FORMS 7005 

Record of Animals on Hand APHIS FORMS 7006 Record of Acquisition, 

Disposition, or Transport of Animals APHIS FORM 7001 Interstate & 

Certificate of Health Exam On multiple occasions in the 5 APHIS inspections 

from 2021-22, summed totals of dogs euthanized or died of cold exposure on 

multiple occasions without details of each specifically. Additionally 446 

beagles were seized during the May 18-22 seizures. Even though these 

beagles were released and adopted through various agencies, a list of the 

446 has not been made available. I'm requesting any records which include 

the 6 letter ear tattoos of beagles only that were birthed at this location, 

especially ones deceased. 

7/10/2023 

2023-APHIS-05037-F 

(b) (6) - Please provide all documents, findings, actions, and any other information 

regarding my concerns with the Jackson MS Zoo and the animals there. My 

complaint is dated April 22, 2023, and the assigned tracking number is AC23-

0500. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/02/2023 To 07/10/2023) 

7/10/2023 

2023-APHIS-05077-F Laffey, 

Stephanie 

Traxys North America LLC We are seeking reports (including photographs) documenting the inspection 

of Container ZCSU7784141 (ZIM Line BOL ZIMUPIE102994) which resulted in 

the issuance of EAN #491219. The cargo contained 31 PKG Copper Tubes of 

Greek origin plus wood packaging material. It was shipped ex Genoa, Italy on 

5/3/2023; and arrived at the Port of Houston on 6/13/2023. It was 

subsequently intercepted by CBP Agriculture Department on 6/26/2023 Upon 

inspection, live insects of the family Buprestidae were extracted from the 

Wood Packaging Material (WPM). CBP AG issued EAN #491219 on 6/28/2023 

requiring us to immediately re-export the cargo, as well as all WPM, back to 

origin within 7 days. Material will be re-exported to Greece via Return Vessel 

SEASPAN EMISSARY 11E on 7/10/2023. (Date Range for Record Search: 

From 05/01/2023 To 07/11/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05078-F Laffey, 

Stephanie 

Traxys North America LLC We are seeking reports (including photographs) documenting the inspection 

of Container FSCU8153767 (ZIM Line BOL ZIMUPIE102839) which resulted in 

the issuance of EAN #484382. The cargo contained 43 PKG Copper Tubes of 

Greek origin plus wood packaging material. It was shipped ex Genoa, Italy on 

4/4/2023; and arrived at the Port of Houston on 5/8/2023. It was 

subsequently intercepted by CBP Agriculture Department on 5/23/2023 Upon 

inspection, live insects of the family Buprestidae were extracted from the 

Wood Packaging Material (WPM). CBP AG issued EAN 484382 on 5/25/2023 

requiring us to immediately re-export the cargo, as well as all WPM, back to 

origin within 7 days. Material was re-exported to Greece via Return Vessel 

Seoul Express 18 E (SE7 18E) on 6/6/2023. (Date Range for Record Search: 

From 04/04/2023 To 07/11/2023) 

7/12/2023 

2023-APHIS-05079-F Laffey, 

Stephanie 

Traxys North America LLC We are seeking reports (including photographs) documenting the inspection 

of Container ZCSU6918550 (ZIM Line BOL ZIMUPIE103072) which resulted in 

the issuance of EAN #491632. The cargo contained 44 PKG Copper Tubes of 

Greek origin plus wood packaging material. It was shipped ex PIRAIEUS, 

Greece on 5/17/2023; and arrived at the Port of Houston on 6/21/2023. It 

was subsequently intercepted by CBP Agriculture Department on 6/28/2023 

Upon inspection, live insects of the family Cerambycidae were extracted from 

the Wood Packaging Material (WPM). CBP AG issued EAN #491632 on 

6/30/2023 requiring us to immediately re-export the cargo, as well as all 

WPM, back to origin within 7 days. Material will be re-exported to Greece via 

Return Vessel ZIM SEASPAN EMISSARY 11/E on 7/10/2023 

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2023-APHIS-05080-F Laffey, 

Stephanie 

Traxys North America LLC We are seeking reports (including photographs) documenting the inspection 7/12/2023 

of Container CAAU5478100 (ZIM Line BOL ZIMUPIE102125) which resulted in 

the issuance of EAN #468378. The cargo contained 41 PKG Copper Tubes of 

Greek origin plus wood packaging material. Material was shipped ex Genoa, 

Italy on 1/13/2023; and arrived at the Port of Houston on 2/8/2023. It was 

subsequently intercepted by CBP Agriculture Department on 3/9/2023 Upon 

inspection, live insects of the family Cerambycidae were extracted from the 

Wood Packaging Material (WPM). CBP AG issued EAN #468378 on 3/9/2023 

requiring us to immediately re-export the cargo, as well as all WPM, back to 

origin within 7 days. Material was re-exported to Greece via Return Vessel 

London Express 40 E on 3/27/2023 under BOL ZIMUORF1093588 (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 01/11/2023 To 04/01/2023) 

2023-APHIS-05095-F Spates, Phallon - Hi: I would like to initiate a FOIA request with your office. 7/12/2023 

2023-APHIS-05108-F Lassiat, Jacob Kahua Could you provide the names and contact information of people in your 7/12/2023 

agency that deal with construction, facilities or project managers. In addition, 

if there is no database of these individuals, could you provide 

building/construction records for you agency. 

2023-APHIS-05132-F Brombacher, 

Markus 

INREX, LLC Copies of USDA-APHIS-BRS Permit Numbers AUTH-0000239901, AUTH- 7/13/2023 

0000231777, and AUTH-0000221531, including any corresponding special 

permit conditions, authorizing interstate movement and release of certain 

genetically engineered organisms. The request is limited to documents dated 

2020 through the present does not include a request for Confidential Business 

Information. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2020 To 

07/13/2023) 

2023-APHIS-05133-F Brown, Barry - Requesting obtaining copies of all documents regarding the holding and 7/12/2023 

evaluation of a shipment of pine nut trees from Canada that USDA agents 

destroyed. The order was made for Ridgewood farm to be delivered to Searcy 

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2023-APHIS-05136-F Bapir, Ayberk BARSAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS As the freight forwarder of a shipment for which the re-exportation decision 

has been made by the US Customs, we as BARSAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS 

would like to receive the lab results and the images of the process and the 

results on behalf of our customers BATU MERMER and KEYSTONE TILE INC. 

which are the real exporters and importers of the goods, respectively. 

Permission letter by real exporter BATU MERMER with company letterhead is 

attached, as well as the signed EAN by KEYSTONE TILE INC. Please assist and 

advise. Thank you. MASTER BILL OF LADING # ZIMUATT23995030 

CONTAINER # ZIMU3088397 (Date Range for Record Search: From 

06/01/2023 To 07/13/2023) 

7/13/2023 

2023-APHIS-05138-F GONZALEZ, 

TREVIER 

WZZM-TV Dear FOIA Officer, On behalf of WZZM-TV 13 On Your Side. I am formally 

requesting all documentation related to the May 16, 2023 investigation 

surrounding the death of Chopper, a male sitatunga that was killed by a 

pygmy hippo named Jarhari, during a controlled introduction at John Ball Zoo. 

(APHIS License Number: 34-C-0373) This documentation includes, but is not 

limited to: 1. Complete narratives of the investigation conducted by the 

USDA, including the results of the USDA findings; 2. Copies of any photos or 

video recorded by the USDA during its investigation, as well as any 

photo/video evidence shared with the USDA by John Ball Zoo staff and 

administration; 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. (Date Range for Record Search: From 05/16/2023 To 

07/13/2023) 

7/13/2023 

2023-APHIS-05139-F Wilkinson, Hilde - This is a request for copies of the following documents: 1) All APHIS VS 

(Veterinary Services) Export User Fees received by the USDA for the export of 

horses for slaughter to Mexico and Canada; and 2) The total yearly Fee Code 

Revenue for Slaughter Horses to Canada/Mexico. If Slaughter Horse Export 

fees are still not separated from other animal exports, please provide all of 

the above for all animal exports. (Date Range for Record Search: From 

06/15/2022 To 07/13/2023) 

7/13/2023 

2023-APHIS-05141-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation PETA requests the first pre-license inspection report for Zoological Wildlife 

Foundation, 58-C-1275. (Date Range for Record Search: From 03/01/2023 To 

06/09/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05142-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation PETA requests all pictures and videos (in their original digital format) taken 

during the June 7, 2023 inspection of 74-C-0295, Norris Welch AND any 

itineraries for the past three years. (Date Range for Record Search: From 

01/01/2020 To 07/13/2023) 

7/13/2023 

2023-APHIS-05143-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation PETA requests all pictures and videos (in their original digital format) taken 

during the June 12, 2023 inspection of 31-B-0163, Patricia Wess. (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 06/12/2023 To 06/12/2023) 

7/13/2023 

2023-APHIS-05164-F 

2023-APHIS-05166-F 

McCue, Stefanie Leman USA 

PETA Foundation 

Would like to receive pictures on EAN# 491196/HLCUGOA230549718. Would 

like to know the extent of the snails on the cargo that we have to re-export. 

PETA requests the results to the following complaint submitted by PETA 

including any photos/videos in their original format, but excluding the 

complaint as submitted by PETA: AC23-0538 Karen & Gregg Woody PETA also 

requests: All written exchanges of information between agency personnel and 

records that document similar oral exchanges pertaining to the subject of the 

records specified above AND to/from the licensees, registrants, or their 

representatives as follows: 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). (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 05/05/2023 To 07/14/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05172-F Alvarez, Nicolle 

2023-APHIS-05181-F Dix, Dina 

2023-APHIS-05183-F Tsoi, Chun Hin 

2023-APHIS-05185-F Pena, Nicolas 

2023-APHIS-05194-F 

PETA Foundation 

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PETA requests the results to the following complaint submitted by PETA 

including any photos/videos in their original format, but excluding the 

complaint as submitted by PETA: AC23-0570 Branson Promised Land Zoo 

PETA also requests: All written exchanges of information between agency 

personnel and records that document similar oral exchanges pertaining to the 

subject of the records specified above AND to/from the licensees, registrants, 

or their representatives as follows: 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). 

(Date Range for Record Search: From 05/10/2023 To 07/14/2023) 

Record of the food manufacturing or distribution companies that have the 

permit to transport pork into the United States mainland. Names of given 

companies that have said permit. (Date Range for Record Search: From 

01/01/2022 To 07/14/2023) 

I am requesting this FOIA request to obtain the past five (5) years of reports 

regarding Marshall Farms Group Ltd in North Rose, NY and any other 

locations Marshall Farms has concerning their husbandry practices with 

ferrets and any violations and/or animal care enforcement proceedings. 

All records relating to the removal and destruction of materials contained in 

the mail with registry number EA352894497HK, described in the Mail 

Interception Notice issued on 7/11/2023 with reference number 

470123071141-M001. (Date Range for Record Search: From 06/17/2023 To 

07/16/2023) 

Cargo associated to BOL # CMDUVIE0212725 was put on hold after customs 

released due to infestation found on some of the Flat rack equipment's 

coming on this shipment. Please your support providing pictures of the 

findings/infestation observed (Date Range for Record Search: From 

07/13/2023 To 07/17/2023) 

Please provide Incoming complaint and the USDA response for the following 

numbers: AC23-0653 AC23-0622 AC23-0617 AC23-0551 AC23-0331 AC23-

0161 

7/14/2023 

7/14/2023 

7/16/2023 

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Craig, Adrienne 

McGuire, 

Eugenie 

Walthrop, 

Katherine 

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Animal Welfare Institute 

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Turlock Police Department Animal 

Services Unit 

Please provide a copy of the incoming complaint and the USDA response to 

the complaint for the following complaint numbers: AC22-0903 AC22-0663 

AC22-0624 AC22-0254 

Please provide a copy of the incoming complaint and the USDA response to 

the complaint for the following complaint numbers: AC21-609 AC21-364 

AC21-122 AC20-285 AC20-175 AC20-167 

Please provide a copy of the incoming complaint and the USDA response to 

the complaint for the following complaint numbers: AC18-563 AC18-366 

AC18-246 AC18-135 AC18-068 AC17-589 AC17-390 AC17-334 AC17-293 

AC17-287 AC17-254 AC17-230 

Please provide a copy of the incoming complaint and the USDA response to 

the complaint for the following complaint numbers: AC16-504 AC16-417 

AC16-332 AC16-306 AC16-291 AC16-243 AC16-194 AC15-258 AC15-207 

W14-289 W14-130 W14-067 E14-164 E14-157 

I respectfully request a copy of the chart with incidents of avian influenza and 

depopulation methods for controlling the disease from June 1-30, 2023. (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 06/01/2023 To 06/30/2023) 

I would like to know the total number of breeding sheep and the breed of the 

sheep imported from Canada to the US on a month by month basis. (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 12/01/2021 To 03/01/2023) 

We have a elderly Miniature Poodle that was found and brought in to our 

facility. The dog has a microchip that was inserted in China. We are looking 

for owner information or whoever had this dog imported to the United States 

to try and re unite the dog. The Chip number is as follows: 

156000101641893 (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2016 To 

07/18/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05223-F Lowrey, Will Animal Partisan Request electronic copies of records as follows: 1. Dated or transmitted 

between January 1, 2022 and July 18, 2023 

2. Related to the following ports of export: 

a. Wilmington, Delaware; b. Miami, Florida 

c. Post Everglades, Florida; d. Elizabeth, New Jersey; e. Salem, New Jersey; 

f. Brownsville, Texas; g. Olympia, Washington. Pertaining to the following 

subjects/requirements: Records related to health inspections performed by 

APHIS veterinarians conducted and maintained pursuant to 9 CFR Parts 

91.7(a) and 91.7(e); Alternative plans submitted by owners and operators to 

meet APHIS export requirements pursuant to 91.10(b)(1)1; and Records 

related to APHIS inspections of ocean vessels, including internal agency 

records and any materials submitted by owners and operators 

pursuant to 9 CRF 91.12(a)(1), 91.12(a)(2), and 91.12(d).2 

7/18/2023 

2023-APHIS-05230-F Singleton, 

Sarah 

- Request any and all records pertaining to 27768 Cemetary Rd Utica, MN 

55979 to show ownership of the kennel, Pleasant View Kennel LLC, located at 

this address. Including, but not limited to, form 1090, APHIS 7003A Animal 

Care-Application for License and APHIS 7003 Animal Care-Application for 

License (Renewal) for January 1, 2018- March 31, 2023. Thank you so much, 

Sarah Singleton (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2018 To 

03/31/2023) 

7/19/2023 

2023-APHIS-05241-F Sheehan, Rita Town Clerk/Registrar Request for the following information: 1. Application of Lake Association of 

White Lake, NY for the control of the geese population under the APHIS USDA 

Geese Control Program; 2. All documentation attached to the application 

including but limited to the petition filed; 3. Copies of all permits issued by 

the USDA or any other Federal, State or County agency or department; 4. 

The analytical data used to determine the geese on White Lake were a health 

hazard; 5. Any other correspondence from the Lake Association of White 

Lake, NY on file; 6. Copies of the contract to remove the geese and the 

disposition after the removal; and 7. Copies of the fee paid. 

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2023-APHIS-05243-F Tobias, Jimmy MuckRock News I hereby request the following records: Any intelligence notes, memos, 

briefings, or other documents produced by APHIS, or otherwise in the 

agency's possession, that track or document on the spread of Chronic 

Wasting Disease (CWD) within this United States. This request seeks records 

produced since January 2022. 

7/19/2023 

2023-APHIS-05246-F Johnson, Lester Public Sector Retirement Educators Under the Freedom of Information Act, we are requesting the following 

information on every Federal Employee in the 50 United States (to include 

contiguous U.S. along with Hawaii and Alaska. To exclude U.S. Territories and 

possessions: 1. Employee Name; 2. Job Title; 3. Employment Location Mailing 

Address; 4. Employee's Office Phone Number; and 5. Employee's Email 

Address. 

7/19/2023 

2023-APHIS-05248-F Wassana, 

Reggie 

the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of 

Oklahoma 

We are requesting a copy of correspondents from the USOA Office of Tribal 

Relations and others with regards to leasing agreement potential and status 

of property under the jurisdiction of the USDA located in El Reno, OK known 

as the Ft. Reno Prosperities. This request for all documents created in the last 

twelve months and should include anything specifically related-to the interest 

therein of the Cheyenne Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma respect to-the 

discussion surrounding the Tribes ongoing claim to the property and the 

internal discussions including intra-agency and interagency correspondence. 

7/18/2023 

2023-APHIS-05266-F Groff, Katherine Regulatory Testing Department PETA I am requesting all photographs, videos, and copies of any records taken at 

or received from Southern Biotechnology Associates (Customer ID: 835, 

Certificate: 64-B-0063) in May 2023. (Date Range for Record Search: From 

05/20/2023 To 05/31/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05284-F Greene, Valerie - I request any and all documentation and communication between the MIami 

Seaquarium, Palace Entertainment, Parques Reunidos, Festival Fun Parks, 

Charles Vinick, Pritam Singh, Diana Reiss, Roger Payne, Raynell Morris, Ann 

E. Johnston, Travis Burke, Eduardo Albor, Concepcion Esteban, Robert Fine, 

or any other representatives of Friends of Toki/Friends of Lolita, The Dolphin 

Company, Controladora Dolphin, MS Leisure, or its representatives, Mayor 

Daniella Levine Cava, Commissioner Raquel Regalado, regarding the killer 

whale known as Tokitae or Lolita (NOA0003420, MS006701) and the USDA's 

decision to exclude her from the USDA's purview from July 1, 2021 - Sept 30, 

2022. (Date Range for Record Search: From 07/01/2021 To 09/30/2022) 

7/21/2023 

2023-APHIS-05285-F lesech, julien DT PROJECT AMERICA Hello, I am reaching out to you to get supportive pictures and the inspection 

report for the EAN# 492179 that was issued. My customer is having a 

commercial dispute with the shipper this is why I am asking for it. I have 

attached the EAN received for your reference Thanks for your time and 

support Best regards (Date Range for Record Search: From 07/04/2023 To 

07/06/2023) 

7/21/2023 

2023-APHIS-05295-F zhao, Jenny Great Way Customs Brokerage (USA) Requests for USDA exam photographs and exam report for pest found. 7/21/2023 

2023-APHIS-05306-F 

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PETA Foundation PETA requests the results to the following complaint submitted by PETA 

including any photos/videos in their original format, but excluding the 

complaint as submitted by PETA: AC23-0589 Chestatee Wildlife Preserve 

PETA also requests: All written exchanges of information between agency 

personnel and records that document similar oral exchanges pertaining to the 

subject of the records specified above AND to/from the licensees, registrants, 

or their representatives as follows: 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). 

(Date Range for Record Search: From 05/15/2023 To 07/21/2023) 

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PETA Foundation 

2023-APHIS-05308-F 

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PETA Foundation 

PETA requests the results to the following complaint submitted by PETA 

including any photos/videos in their original format, but excluding the 

complaint as submitted by PETA: AC23-0587 Three Monkeys Photo PETA also 

requests: All written exchanges of information between agency personnel and 

records that document similar oral exchanges pertaining to the subject of the 

records specified above AND to/from the licensees, registrants, or their 

representatives as follows: 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). (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 05/16/2023 To 07/21/2023) 

PETA requests the results to the following complaint submitted by PETA 

including any photos/videos in their original format, but excluding the 

complaint as submitted by PETA: AC23-0605 Austin Aquarium PETA also 

requests: All written exchanges of information between agency personnel and 

records that document similar oral exchanges pertaining to the subject of the 

records specified above AND to/from the licensees, registrants, or their 

representatives as follows: 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). (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 05/18/2023 To 07/21/2023) 

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PETA Foundation 

2023-APHIS-05310-F 

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PETA Foundation 

PETA requests the results to the following complaint submitted by PETA 

including any photos/videos in their original format, but excluding the 

complaint as submitted by PETA: AC23-0601 SeaQuest Woodbridge LLC PETA 

also requests: All written exchanges of information between agency personnel 

and records that document similar oral exchanges pertaining to the subject of 

the records specified above AND to/from the licensees, registrants, or their 

representatives as follows: 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). (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 05/18/2023 To 07/21/2023) 

PETA requests the results to the following complaint submitted by PETA 

including any photos/videos in their original format, but excluding the 

complaint as submitted by PETA: AC22-1038 Lancelot Kollman PETA also 

requests: All written exchanges of information between agency personnel and 

records that document similar oral exchanges pertaining to the subject of the 

records specified above AND to/from the licensees, registrants, or their 

representatives as follows: 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). (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 08/10/2022 To 07/21/2023) 

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PETA Foundation 

2023-APHIS-05313-F 

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PETA Foundation 

PETA requests the results to the following complaint submitted by PETA 

including any photos/videos in their original format, but excluding the 

complaint as submitted by PETA: AC22-1039 Jennifer Walker PETA also 

requests: All written exchanges of information between agency personnel and 

records that document similar oral exchanges pertaining to the subject of the 

records specified above AND to/from the licensees, registrants, or their 

representatives as follows: 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). (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 08/10/2022 To 07/21/2023) 

PETA requests the results to the following complaint submitted by PETA 

including any photos/videos in their original format, but excluding the 

complaint as submitted by PETA: INQ-12945 Farmhouse Miami PETA also 

requests: All written exchanges of information between agency personnel and 

records that document similar oral exchanges pertaining to the subject of the 

records specified above AND to/from the licensees, registrants, or their 

representatives as follows: 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). (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 10/14/2022 To 07/21/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05315-F 

2023-APHIS-05341-F Mendoza, Jesse 

PETA Foundation 

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Sarasota Herald-Tribune 

PETA requests the results to the following complaint submitted by PETA 

including any photos/videos in their original format, but excluding the 

complaint as submitted by PETA: AC23-0173 Larry Wallach PETA also 

requests: All written exchanges of information between agency personnel and 

records that document similar oral exchanges pertaining to the subject of the 

records specified above AND to/from the licensees, registrants, or their 

representatives as follows: 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). (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 12/02/2022 To 07/21/2023) 

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I would like to know the USDAs findings to complaint number AC23-0688. 

I request all public documents available for Certificate: 58-C-0586, including 

appeal documents for the focused inspection on May 10. (Date Range for 

Record Search: From 05/09/2023 To 07/24/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05344-F Frega, Doreen - I am requesting the following records: All New Cooperative Service 

Agreements (1/1/2024-12/31/2024)with all NJ entities, who utilize the USDA 

Services for Canadian Geese, Migratory Bird and various other Wildlife 

throughout NJ, for management control. This applies to all forms of nonlethal 

and lethal control, including captures, euthanasia, nests and egg destruction 

and egg addling. New Cooperative Service Agreements: Timeframe: Complete 

years: 1/1/2024-12/31/2024. 2. Form 37: This recommendation 

form/depredation permit, including the results, the USDA provides to the 

Cooperators, holding a Cooperative Service Agreement with the USDA, for 

any type of depredation permit applied for, by various entities using the 

USDA services. The USDA attaches a copy of form 37 to the depredation 

permit and sends it out to Cooperators I am requesting copies of all the 

recommendations/depredation forms, specifically form 37, the USDA sends 

out to all Cooperators that apply for a depredation permit. I am referring to 

the number of Canada Geese, all Migratory Birds and other wildlife killed, 

harassed, taken, relocated, nest and egg destruction and egg addling, which 

is recorded on the depredation Form 37 permit, issued by the USDA to 

Cooperators. This applies to Canadian Geese, all Migratory Birds and other 

wildlife in NJ. Timeframe: Complete Years: 1/1/2023-12/31/2023. 1/1/2024-

12/31/2024. Please see attached file for example of the records, i am looking 

for. 3. The results of all final annual reports submitted by the USDA to the 

Cooperators in NJ, holding Cooperative Service Agreements/form 3, for 

Canada Geese and Migratory Bird and other wildlife in NJ, regarding 

management control performed by APHIS. Timeframe: Complete 

Years:1/1/2023-12/31/2023. Timeframe: Complete years:1/1/2024-

12/31/2024 (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2023 To 

12/31/2024) 

7/24/2023 

2023-APHIS-05348-F Henning, 

Allyson 

- Requesting necropsy investigation findings for Mote Marine Laboratory 

Aquarium manatee that died in April named 'Hugh' in Sarasota, Florida (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 04/01/2023 To 07/24/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05355-F Hinchy, Karen - Please send copies of all records that do not violate FOIA exemptions, on all 

Sexual harassment, sexual discrimination, sexual assault and rape claims and 

charges, as well as EEO cases filed on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, 

gender identity and sexual orientation), in Field Operations, specifically Plant 

Protection and Quarantine, between 2010 and today (March 13, 2023), in the 

Eastern Region, including outcomes. Please send the number of cases filed of 

sexual harassment, sexual discrimination, sexual assault and rape claims and 

charges, as well as EEO cases filed on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, 

gender identity and sexual orientation), in Field Operations, specifically Plant 

Protection and Quarantine, State in the Eastern Region, Field Operations, 

PPQ, between 2010 and Today March 13, 2023, along with the number of 

outcomes by type. 

7/25/2023 

2023-APHIS-05367-F Walck, Lauren Bradenton Herald Need a copy of the necropsy report for Hugh the manatee at Mote Marine 

Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida after death on April 30, 2023 

https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/07/24/recor 

ds-detail-a-graphic-death-for-hugh-the-mote-marine-manatee-due-to-sexencounter-sarasota/70455517007/ (Date Range for Record Search: From 

05/01/2023 To 07/25/2023) 

7/25/2023 

2023-APHIS-05371-F Laffey, 

Stephanie 

Traxys North America LLC We are seeking reports (including photographs) documenting the inspection 

of Container ZIMU3193052 (ZIM Line BOL ZIMUPIE103218) which resulted in 

the issuance of EAN #491614. The cargo contained 20 PKG Copper Tubes of 

Greek origin plus wood packaging material. It was shipped ex PIRAIEUS, 

Greece on 5/23/2023; and arrived at the Port of Savannah on 6/24/2023. It 

was subsequently intercepted by CBP Agriculture Department on 6/29/2023 

Upon inspection, live insects of the family Cerambycidae were extracted from 

the Wood Packaging Material (WPM). CBP AG issued EAN #491614 on 

6/30/2023. requiring us to immediately re-export the cargo, as well as all 

WPM, back to origin within 7 days. Material will be re-exported to Greece via 

Return Vessel ZIM MONACO v.95E on 7/25. (Date Range for Record Search: 

From 05/01/2023 To 07/25/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05374-F Gilroy, Brian - Please send me all information related to any requests for permits to import 

living bovids and rhinos from all locations outside the United States (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2020 To 07/25/2023) 

7/25/2023 

2023-APHIS-05396-F 

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- I would like all email, Teams messages and Voice messages within the 

following range and from the following individuals. Because I have been 

subjected to retaliation/reprisal from several of these individuals, I would 

prefer that this FOIA request be filled by doing an ITD search rather than 

going to the individuals themselves as I do not want to be subjected to the 

same treatment I have been subjected to in the past. In the past, I believe 

several of these individuals failed to provide requested information and I do 

not believe they can be trusted to provide what is being requested. If the 

request is going to go to them directly, please refrain from sharing my 

information. Date Range: Thursday, July 20 after 1pm to Wednesday, July 26 

5pm Individuals whose emails I am seeking: From Animal Care: 1. Yvette 

Green Animal Care Director of Resource Management Support (RMS); 2. 

Jessie Standridge Animal Care Program Analyst; Nicole Barbarino Animal Care 

Program and Management Analyst - RMS; Resa Galloway Animal Care 

Timekeeper RMS; Dr. Andrew Jones Animal Care Acting Director of Animal 

Welfare Operations (AWO); Dr. Lemnique Wafer Assistant Director (AWO); 

Dr. Gustavo Soberano Assistant Director (AWO); Dr. Aaron Rhyner Assistant 

Director (AWO); Dr. Cathy Hovancsak Supervisory Animal Care Specialist 

(AWO) From APHIS Labor Management Employee Relations; Shawn Rankin 

Labor Management & Employee Relations Specialist; and Jason Moore Labor 

Management & Employee Relations Specialist (Date Range for Record Search: 

From 07/20/2023 To 07/26/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05405-F Hebert, Chalrye Bertling Logisitcs, Inc Requestor Name: Bertling Logistics, Inc DBA BLI Line 19054 Kenswick Drive 

Humble, Texas 77338 Contact: Charlye Hebert, Vice President Customs 

Brokerage Email: Charlye.Hebert@Bertling.com Tel: 281-774-2387 Please 

take this submission as request for photographs and any written accounts of 

the infested merchandise ordered to be exported under EMERGENCY ACTION 

NOTIFICATION 494638 on 07/17/2023. The EAN was issued by officer JOHN 

P LOPEZ at Houston City Dock 32, Port 5301. The pest ID is noted as per 

below and any photographs or evidence of infestation, including, but not 

limited to, photos of a live infestation, frass, or droppings are requested. 

Evidence of non-compliant wood packing material is also requested. Evidence 

of pest identification from a local or national identifier is requested. (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 07/10/2023 To 07/26/2023) 

7/26/2023 

2023-APHIS-05406-F Siri, Aaron Siri & Glimstad LLP Request all communications sent or received by Kevin Shea, Michael Watson, 

Jack Shere, Bernadette Juarez, and/or Rosemary Sifford from January 1, 

2012 through the date of the search that contain the term(s) 

EQUIVITY and/or RNA Particles.

7/26/2023 

2023-APHIS-05408-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation PETA requests all pictures and videos (in their original digital format) taken 

during the October 26, 2022 inspection of 31-A-0031, Craig Kokas. (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 10/26/2022 To 10/26/2022) 

7/26/2023 

2023-APHIS-05409-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation PETA requests all pictures and videos (in their original digital format) taken 

during the May 15, 2023 inspection of 31-C-0229, Michelle Iddings. (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 05/15/2023 To 05/15/2023) 

7/26/2023 

2023-APHIS-05410-F Beach, Meredith ASPCA On behalf of the ASPCA I request all records pertaining to any animal care 

employee's inspection of or visit to a dog dealer or dog breeder during the 

month of June 2023. Please include any reports, photographs (in original 

format with full resolution with the inspection description), videos, and 

observations recorded by the animal care employee such as inspection 

reports, teachable moments or other documentation reflecting any visit to or 

inspection of the licensee. (Date Range for Record Search: From 06/01/2023 

To 06/30/2023) 

7/26/2023 

2023-APHIS-05411-F Beach, Meredith ASPCA On behalf of the ASPCA I request all records of the denial of licenses for dog 

dealers or dog breeders between October 1, 2019 to the present. (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 10/01/2019 To 07/26/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05421-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation PETA requests all pictures and videos (in their original digital format) taken 

during the June 28, 2023 inspection of 72-C-0242, Kliebert & Sons, LLC. 

(Date Range for Record Search: From 06/28/2023 To 06/28/2023) 

7/27/2023 

2023-APHIS-05429-F Siri, Aaron Siri & Glimstad LLP Request all records concerning RNA and/or mRNA vaccines given to animals 

in the United States and adverse event reports regarding same from January 

1, 2012, through the date of the search. 

7/25/2023 

2023-APHIS-05441-F 

(b) (6)

PETA Foundation PETA requests the results to the following complaint submitted by PETA 

including any photos/videos in their original format, but excluding the 

complaint as submitted by PETA: AC23-0615 West Coast Game Farm PETA 

also requests: All written exchanges of information between agency personnel 

and records that document similar oral exchanges pertaining to the subject of 

the records specified above AND to/from the licensees, registrants, or their 

representatives as follows: 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). (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 05/25/2023 To 07/28/2023) 

7/28/2023 

2023-APHIS-05443-F 

(b) (6)

PETA Foundation PETA requests the results to the following complaint submitted by PETA 

including any photos/videos in their original format, but excluding the 

complaint as submitted by PETA: AC23-0379 Wild Animal Safari PETA also 

requests: All written exchanges of information between agency personnel and 

records that document similar oral exchanges pertaining to the subject of the 

records specified above AND to/from the licensees, registrants, or their 

representatives as follows: 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). (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 11/08/2022 To 07/28/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05444-F 

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PETA Foundation 

2023-APHIS-05445-F 

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ASPCA 

PETA requests the results to the following complaint submitted by PETA 

including any photos/videos in their original format, but excluding the 

complaint as submitted by PETA: AC23-0380 Craig Kokas PETA also requests: 

All written exchanges of information between agency personnel and records 

that document similar oral exchanges pertaining to the subject of the records 

specified above AND to/from the licensees, registrants, or their 

representatives as follows: 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). (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 11/15/2022 To 07/28/2023) 

On behalf of the ASPCA I request the following: Copies of all records related 

to the complaint submitted by ASPCA on June 23, 2023 to the U.S. 

Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting the agency investigate concern 

regarding activity conducted by Bob Hughes/Southwest Auction Service, 43-B0386, complaint tracking number AC23-0725. This request includes: 1.) 

Complete narratives of the investigation conducted by the USDA, including 

the USDA findings; 2.) Correspondence between the USDA and Bob 

Hughes/Southwest Auction Service or anyone acting on their behalf for the 

period from June 23 2023, to the present; 3.) Copies of any photographic or 

video documentation recorded by the USDA during its investigation (in 

original format with full resolution); 4.) Final investigative reports filed by the 

USDA; and 5.) Outcome of investigation. The ASPCA requests that APHIS 

waive any fee, including search and duplication costs. (Date Range for 

Record Search: From 06/23/2023 To 07/28/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05446-F 

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ASPCA 

2023-APHIS-05447-F 

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ASPCA 

On behalf of the ASPCA I request the following: Copies of all records related 

to the complaint submitted by ASPCA on June 23, 2023 to the U.S. 

Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting the agency investigate concern 

regarding activity conducted by Zachery Keeler/Even Keel Exotics, 34-B-022, 

complaint tracking number AC23-0727. This request includes: 1.) Complete 

narratives of the investigation conducted by the USDA, including the USDA 

findings; 2.) Correspondence between the USDA and Zachery Keeler or 

anyone acting on his behalf for the period from June 23, 2023, to the 

present; 3.) Copies of any photographic or video documentation recorded by 

the USDA during its investigation (in original format with full resolution); 4.) 

Final investigative reports filed by the USDA; and 5.) Outcome of 

investigation. (Date Range for Record Search: From 06/23/2023 To 

07/28/2023) 

On behalf of the ASPCA I request the following: Copies of all records related 

to the complaint submitted by ASPCA on June 26, 2023, to the U.S. 

Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting the agency investigate concern 

regarding activity conducted by William Davenport, 42-A-1497, complaint 

tracking number AC23-0800. This request includes: 1.) Complete narratives 

of the investigation conducted by the USDA, including the USDA findings; 2.) 

Correspondence between the USDA and William Davenport, Jean Davenport, 

or anyone acting on their behalf for the period from June 26, 2023, to the 

present; 3.) Copies of any photographic or video documentation recorded by 

the USDA during its investigation (in original format with full resolution); 4.) 

Final investigative reports filed by the USDA; and 5.) Outcome of 

investigation.(Date Range for Record Search: From 06/26/2023 To 

07/28/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05448-F Perry, Michael Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, PC This law firm, through the undersigned, represents Mr. James Svoboda who 

previously held USDA License #34-C-0168 and operated Sunrise Side Nature 

Trail l and Exotic Park at 1220 N. Kobs Road, Tawas City, MI 48763. Upon 

behalf of Mr. Svoboda, I am submitting this request for the following records 

pursuant to the federal Freedom of Information Act, being 5 U.S.C._c§ 552. I 

am requesting the USDA to provide me with accurate and authentic copies of 

the following records which identify and//or describe: 1. The condition 

(deceased or alive) of the bear confiscated from Mr. James Svoboda on July 

23, 2021. For a point: of reference, I have enclosed the "Notice of 

Confiscation of Animals" which Mr. James Svoboda received on. July 23, 

2021; 2. If the bear was alive when it was initially confiscated, the record(s) 

of the bear's condition from July 23, 2.021, to the date of this request:; 3. 

The name and address of the facility, if any, to which the bear was first taken 

after it was confiscated; 4. The identity of the owner(s) and operator(s) of 

the facility to which the bear was first taken after it was confiscated. For 

example, if the facility is a government-owned facility, please identify 

whether the government the United States of America, by and through one of 

its agencies or departments, owns and operates operates the facility. 

Alternatively, if a party or organization in the private sector owns or operates 

the facility, please provide the record which identifies that: party or 

organization and the address of the facility to which the bear was first taken; 

5. The name and address of each facility, if any, to which the bear was taken 

while alive from July 23, 2021, to the date of this FOIA request; 6. If the bear 

is deceased, the record(s) which identifies the date, location, and cause of the 

bear's death; - 7. If the bear is deceased., the name, address and 

owner/operator of each facility to which the bear's body was taken at any 

time after the bear's death to the date of this FOIA request; 8. All 

photographs taken of the bear while bear was alive; 9. All photographs taken 

of the bear after the bear died; 10. If the bear is deceased, any and all 

records which identify the taxidermist or taxidermy facility, if any, to which 

the bear's body was taken; 11. All records regardi.ng the confiscated bear 

which refer to or identify an organization known as the People for the Ethical 

Treatment of Animals (PETA); 12. Unless otherwise provided in response to 

one or more of the above requests, PETA FOIA request(s), if any, regarding 

the confiscated bear; 13. PETA's Freedom of Information Act requests 

regarding Sunrise Side Nature Trail and. Exotic Park located at 1220 N. Kobs 

Road, Tawas City, 48763; and 14. PETA's Freedom of Information Act 

requests regarding Mr. James Svoboda. 

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2023-APHIS-05449-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation PETA requests all records related to the June 26, 2023 inspection of 58-C1114, James Oleson. By all records, I refer to: Any referrals to local or state 

authorities; Investigation reports; Memoranda; Veterinary records; Videos 

and photographs in their original digital format; All attachments or exhibits to 

the above records; All written correspondence, including emails between 

members of the public (complainants) and the USDA. All written exchanges of 

information between agency personnel and records that document similar 

oral exchanges pertaining to the subject of the records specified above, as 

follows: Letters, faxes, and similar correspondence; Memoranda; Emails on 

government-issued and personal devices; Text messages on governmentissued 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). All written exchanges of information 

to/from the licensees, registrants, or their representatives and records that 

document similar oral exchanges pertaining to the subject of the records 

specified above, as follows: Letters and faxes; Memoranda; Emails on 

government-issued or personal devices; Text messages on governmentissued 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). (Date Range for Record Search: From 

05/01/2023 To 06/30/2023) 

7/28/2023 

2023-APHIS-05450-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation PETA requests the AWA license decision file for Dakoda Hammonds, including 

the Denial Letter dated January 25, 2023. (Reference AWA-D Docket No. 23-J 

0031). (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2022 To 07/28/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05453-F Greene, Valerie - I request any and all information regarding the decision to allow Tokitae the 

killer whale to be displayed on various forms of social media and websites, 

including SacredSea's website, Friends of Toki's website, and Jim Irsay's 

twitter account. This includes any and all documentation between Miami 

Seaquarium, Palace Entertainment, Parques Reunidos, Festival Fun Parks or 

their representatives, Jim Irsay, Charles Vinick, Pritam Singh, Diana Reiss, 

Roger Payne, Raynell Morris, Jeff Foster, Lori Marino, Travis Burke, Eduardo 

Albor, Concepcion Esteban, Robert Fine, or any other representatives of 

Friends of Toki/Lolita, The Dolphin Company, Controladora Dolphin or MS 

Leisure and the USDA and APHIS from May 1, 2023 until July 28, 2023. 

7/28/2023 

2023-APHIS-05471-F Wood, Marie - Letter from the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture regarding the importation of 

Red Wagyu Cattle from Japan. I have lost the original letter and need the 

information. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/1992 To 

12/31/1994) 

7/31/2023 

2023-APHIS-05473-F Sher, Madison - I am requesting copies of all records, documents, correspondence, results, 

audits, and disciplinary actions (including redacted records and attachments) 

in relation to USDA licensed individual and facility Triple D Wildlife, Triple D 

Game Farm, Owner: Jay Deist and their USDA Animal Care Inspector, Brian 

Hood. My request includes all of the following: 1. All Jay Deist/Triple D 

Wildlife and Triple D Game Farm Inc (Customer ID: 3480 - Certificate: 81-C0016) and USDA attending vet records; vet plan of care records; animal care 

logs; animal inventory and euthanization records; teachable moments; 

inspections; inspection appeals; complaints; veterinary records; animal care 

records; records concerning animal breeding, births, deaths, acquisition, 

transfers, donations, and inbound/outbound animals; and vet health 

certifications and transport records; 2. All correspondence, both public and 

internal, relating to exhibitor Jay Deist/Triple D Wildlife and Triple D Game 

Farm Inc (Customer ID: 3480 - Certificate: 81-C-0016). This includes 

memos, texts, letters, and emails between USDA employees; the USDA 

licensed individual or facility and USDA; USDA Animal Care and Investigative 

and Enforcement Services (IES); USDA and local, state, and federal law 

enforcement agencies; USDA and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); and 

between USDA and animal control agencies; 3. Complete narratives of 

investigations and inspections conducted by the USDA, including the results 

of the USDA findings; 4. All copies of photos, videos, and audio in original 

digital format of documentation recorded by the USDA during investigations 

and inspections; and 5. Final investigative reports, settlement agreements, 

disciplinary actions, official warnings, and audits filed/issued by the USDA 

involving all the parties involved. (Date Range for Record Search: From 

08/01/2021 To 07/29/2023) 

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2023-APHIS-05475-F Wood, Marie - Importation of Red Wagyu cattle from Japan. Entered quarantine at USDA 

NEW YORK ANIMAL IMPORT CENTER in Newburgh, New York in 1994. 

Imported by Albert and Marie Wood (Englewood Farm) of Karnes City, Texas. 

The other name on the shipment was Yikio Kurosawatsu. (Date Range for 

Record Search: From 01/01/1994 To 12/31/1994) 

7/31/2023 

2023-APHIS-05543-F Neas, Mike - Request all documents related to the proposed pesticide spraying for 

grasshoppers by the APHIS federal agency and or state and private entities of 

certain lands including BLM lands in the Navajo Peak area of Rio Arriba 

County New Mexico. This request is for the years 2022 and 2023. 

Communications and or documents may include those by and or between and 

or from APHIS, The BLM Dept. of Interior, BLM Taos Field Office, The NM 

Dept. of Agriculture, The NM Cooperative Extension Service and or private 

individuals. 

7/7/2023 

Total No of Requests : 104