From: Barrans, Kathy
Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 2:09 PM
To: 'doh.sm.BOB-FOIL' <>
Cc: Hoppel, Eric <>
Subject: FOIL reply reminder
Just sending a friendly reminder.
By law you must reply within five business days and I sent the request (see below) last Monday, February 22 so I am expecting to receive your reply today.
I look forward to your response,
Kathy
Kathy Barrans
Special Projects Producer
WNYT TV
Albany, NY
(518) 207-4805 desk
(518) 265-0972 cell
From: Barrans, Kathy
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 4:06 PM
To: '' <
Cc: Hoppel, Eric <
Subject: Another WNYT TV FOIL Request
Dear Records Access Officer:
Please email the following records if possible: records or portions of records that would answer the following questions:
1) When did the NYS Department of Health first become aware of PFOA contamination in Hoosick Falls? And how did you find out about it?
2) What actions were taken at that time?
3) In December of 2015, the NYS Department of Health issued a, “fact sheet”, which indicated that, “Health effects are not expected to occur from normal use of the water”. In January of 2016, people were told not to consume the water in Hoosick Falls. What changed in the time between those two statements?
If all of the requested records cannot be emailed to me, please inform me by email of the portions that can be emailed and advise me of the cost for reproducing the remainder of the records requested ($0.25 per page or actual cost of reproduction).
If my request is too broad or does not reasonably describe the records, please contact me via email so that I may clarify my request, and when appropriate inform me of the manner in which records are filed, retrieved or generated.
If it is necessary to modify my request, and an email response is not preferred, please contact me at the following telephone number: 518-207-4805.
If for any reason any portion of my request is denied, please inform me of the reasons for the denial in writing and provide the name, address and email address of the person or body to whom an appeal should be directed.
Kathy Barrans
Special Projects Producer
WNYT TV
Albany, NY
(518) 207-4805 desk
(518) 265-0972 cell