Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529

Request to:
Department of Health
Law used:
State of Hawaii UIPA
Status of this request:
Request Successful
Summary of Request
Dear DOH Clean Water Branch: In July I asked for all documents pertaining to Puna Geothermal Venture's renewal application for UH-1529. I was provided one incomplete application dated 3/2020 and no further documents besides twitter and facebook and other logos for the DOH. I am of the informed belief that the DOH CWB is not providing all the documents relating to that renewal, including letters informing PGV they have a permit shield on the UH-1529 permit sent to PGV in 2021 and 2022. THEREFORE: 1. I am asking for copies of all correspondences between the State of Hawaii Department of Health and Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) and/or the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relating to PGV's UIC renewal application and/ any other new applications to increase the number of injection wells relating to Puna Geothermal Venture, including but not limited to: emails, telephone calls, online applications and attached exhibits and letters sent to PGV requesting information to complete the renewal or new application(s). 2. Copies of any letters from DOH to PGV extending the existing permit UH-1529 coverage, which expired in September 2020, and a list of all Hawaii Revised Statutes and Hawaii Administrative Rules involved in issuing State of Hawaii UIC permits and renewals.

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From Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa)
Subject Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795]
Date Aug. 18, 2022, 11:28 a.m.
To Department of Health
Status Awaiting response
Attachments

Aloha, Pursuant to the public records law, I would like to request the following records in electronic format sent to my email address.
Dear DOH Clean Water Branch: In July I asked for all documents pertaining to Puna Geothermal Venture's renewal application for UH-1529. I was provided one incomplete application dated 3/2020 and no further documents besides twitter and facebook and other logos for the DOH. I am of the informed belief that the DOH CWB is not providing all the documents relating to that renewal, including letters informing PGV they have a permit shield on the UH-1529 permit sent to PGV in 2021 and 2022. THEREFORE: 1. I am asking for copies of all correspondences between the State of Hawaii Department of Health and Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) and/or the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relating to PGV's UIC renewal application and/ any other new applications to increase the number of injection wells relating to Puna Geothermal Venture, including but not limited to: emails, telephone calls, online applications and attached exhibits and letters sent to PGV requesting information to complete the renewal or new application(s). 2. Copies of any letters from DOH to PGV extending the existing permit UH-1529 coverage, which expired in September 2020, and a list of all Hawaii Revised Statutes and Hawaii Administrative Rules involved in issuing State of Hawaii UIC permits and renewals.
[... Show complete request text] Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa)
  1. 1 year, 8 months agoAug. 18, 2022, 11:28 a.m.: Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa) sent a message to Department of Health.
  2. 1 year, 7 months agoSept. 4, 2022, midnight: This request became overdue
From Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa)
Subject Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795]
Date Sept. 13, 2022, 8:21 a.m.
To Department of Health

Aloha, My UIPA request "Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529" (08/18/2022) was not answered in the time defined by HAR 2-71-13. Please update me on the status of my request as soon as possible. Mahalo,
  1. 1 year, 7 months agoSept. 13, 2022, 8:21 a.m.: Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa) sent a message to Department of Health.
From Van Der Zander, Iris – Department of Health
Subject RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795]
Date Sept. 14, 2022, 2:26 p.m.
Status Request resolved

Dear Ms. Steiner, Our sincere apology for the delayed response to your record request regarding the UH-1529 permit application documents from 8/18/2022. The record request came to my attention just yesterday and I am working on fulfilling it. You should receive the requested records within 10 days of the date of this e-mail. Thank you for your patience while we are working through the individual items of your request. Sincerely, Iris van der Zander
  1. 1 year, 7 months agoSept. 14, 2022, 2:27 p.m.: Received an email from Department of Health.
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From Van Der Zander, Iris – Department of Health
Subject RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795]
Date Sept. 16, 2022, 1:56 p.m.

Dear Ms. Steiner, Our sincere apology for the delayed response to your record request regarding the UH-1529 permit application documents from 8/18/2022. The record request came to my attention just yesterday and I am working on fulfilling it. You should receive the requested records within 10 days of the date of this e-mail. Thank you for your patience while we are working through the individual items of your request. Sincerely, Iris van der Zander
From Van Der Zander, Iris – Department of Health
Subject RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795]
Date Sept. 16, 2022, 1:57 p.m.

Dear Ms. Steiner, In response to your record request from 8/18/2022 regarding UIC permit number UH-1529 Application we need to set up an account to upload the large files we have for that permit ID to a folder so that you can download the files. You should have received an invite with instructions on how to set up the email linked to that account. Please follow the instructions and let me know once the account is completely set up. Once I get the note, I will be able to release the files to you via that folder. Thank you, Iris van der Zander
  1. 1 year, 7 months agoSept. 17, 2022, 7:45 a.m.: Received an email from Department of Health.
  2. 1 year, 7 months agoSept. 17, 2022, 7:45 a.m.: Received an email from Department of Health.
  3. 1 year, 7 months agoSept. 17, 2022, 7:45 a.m.: Received an email from Department of Health.
From Van Der Zander, Iris – Department of Health
Subject FW: RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795]
Date Sept. 19, 2022, 2:08 p.m.

Dear Ms. Steiner, Please let me know if you received below message and if you are having any issues with completing setup of your account as described below. I have not received a response from you. The files you are requesting are ready for transfer and will be copied to the account once you confirm setup. Thank you, Iris van der Zander From: Van Der Zander, Iris Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 1:57 PM To: <<email address>> Subject: RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795] Dear Ms. Steiner, In response to your record request from 8/18/2022 regarding UIC permit number UH-1529 Application we need to set up an account to upload the large files we have for that permit ID to a folder so that you can download the files. You should have received an invite with instructions on how to set up the email linked to that account. Please follow the instructions and let me know once the account is completely set up. Once I get the note, I will be able to release the files to you via that folder. Thank you, Iris van der Zander
From Van Der Zander, Iris – Department of Health
Subject FW: RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795]
Date Sept. 19, 2022, 2:08 p.m.

Dear Ms. Steiner, Please let me know if you received below message and if you are having any issues with completing setup of your account as described below. I have not received a response from you. The files you are requesting are ready for transfer and will be copied to the account once you confirm setup. Thank you, Iris van der Zander From: Van Der Zander, Iris Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 1:57 PM To: <<email address>> Subject: RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795] Dear Ms. Steiner, In response to your record request from 8/18/2022 regarding UIC permit number UH-1529 Application we need to set up an account to upload the large files we have for that permit ID to a folder so that you can download the files. You should have received an invite with instructions on how to set up the email linked to that account. Please follow the instructions and let me know once the account is completely set up. Once I get the note, I will be able to release the files to you via that folder. Thank you, Iris van der Zander
From Van Der Zander, Iris – Department of Health
Subject FW: RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795]
Date Sept. 19, 2022, 2:08 p.m.

Dear Ms. Steiner, Please let me know if you received below message and if you are having any issues with completing setup of your account as described below. I have not received a response from you. The files you are requesting are ready for transfer and will be copied to the account once you confirm setup. Thank you, Iris van der Zander From: Van Der Zander, Iris Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 1:57 PM To: <<email address>> Subject: RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795] Dear Ms. Steiner, In response to your record request from 8/18/2022 regarding UIC permit number UH-1529 Application we need to set up an account to upload the large files we have for that permit ID to a folder so that you can download the files. You should have received an invite with instructions on how to set up the email linked to that account. Please follow the instructions and let me know once the account is completely set up. Once I get the note, I will be able to release the files to you via that folder. Thank you, Iris van der Zander
From Van Der Zander, Iris – Department of Health
Subject FW: RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795]
Date Sept. 19, 2022, 2:08 p.m.

Dear Ms. Steiner, Please let me know if you received below message and if you are having any issues with completing setup of your account as described below. I have not received a response from you. The files you are requesting are ready for transfer and will be copied to the account once you confirm setup. Thank you, Iris van der Zander From: Van Der Zander, Iris Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 1:57 PM To: <<email address>> Subject: RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795] Dear Ms. Steiner, In response to your record request from 8/18/2022 regarding UIC permit number UH-1529 Application we need to set up an account to upload the large files we have for that permit ID to a folder so that you can download the files. You should have received an invite with instructions on how to set up the email linked to that account. Please follow the instructions and let me know once the account is completely set up. Once I get the note, I will be able to release the files to you via that folder. Thank you, Iris van der Zander
From Van Der Zander, Iris – Department of Health
Subject FW: RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795]
Date Sept. 19, 2022, 2:08 p.m.

Dear Ms. Steiner, Please let me know if you received below message and if you are having any issues with completing setup of your account as described below. I have not received a response from you. The files you are requesting are ready for transfer and will be copied to the account once you confirm setup. Thank you, Iris van der Zander From: Van Der Zander, Iris Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 1:57 PM To: <<email address>> Subject: RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795] Dear Ms. Steiner, In response to your record request from 8/18/2022 regarding UIC permit number UH-1529 Application we need to set up an account to upload the large files we have for that permit ID to a folder so that you can download the files. You should have received an invite with instructions on how to set up the email linked to that account. Please follow the instructions and let me know once the account is completely set up. Once I get the note, I will be able to release the files to you via that folder. Thank you, Iris van der Zander
From Van Der Zander, Iris – Department of Health
Subject FW: RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795]
Date Sept. 19, 2022, 2:08 p.m.

Dear Ms. Steiner, Please let me know if you received below message and if you are having any issues with completing setup of your account as described below. I have not received a response from you. The files you are requesting are ready for transfer and will be copied to the account once you confirm setup. Thank you, Iris van der Zander From: Van Der Zander, Iris Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 1:57 PM To: <<email address>> Subject: RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795] Dear Ms. Steiner, In response to your record request from 8/18/2022 regarding UIC permit number UH-1529 Application we need to set up an account to upload the large files we have for that permit ID to a folder so that you can download the files. You should have received an invite with instructions on how to set up the email linked to that account. Please follow the instructions and let me know once the account is completely set up. Once I get the note, I will be able to release the files to you via that folder. Thank you, Iris van der Zander
  1. 1 year, 7 months agoSept. 19, 2022, 2:08 p.m.: Received an email from Department of Health.
  2. 1 year, 7 months agoSept. 19, 2022, 2:08 p.m.: Received an email from Department of Health.
  3. 1 year, 7 months agoSept. 20, 2022, 6:46 a.m.: Received an email from Department of Health.
  4. 1 year, 7 months agoSept. 20, 2022, 6:46 a.m.: Received an email from Department of Health.
  5. 1 year, 7 months agoSept. 20, 2022, 6:46 a.m.: Received an email from Department of Health.
  6. 1 year, 7 months agoSept. 20, 2022, 6:46 a.m.: Received an email from Department of Health.
From Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa)
Subject FW: RE:[EXTERNAL] Records Request for Department of Health: Puna Geothermal Venture Underground Injection Well permit UH-1529 [#795]
Date Sept. 20, 2022, 7:55 a.m.
To Department of Health

Dear Iris, I see a huge mess of messages in this UIPA thread trying to reach me but nothing comes through on email. Can you just upload the information into a google drive or something and send me the link please. I don't understand the miles of Microsoft Corporation codes and figures on this UIPA site that I am supposed to be signing into. Just send the link to <<email address>> and I can upload the info link here later! ... Sincerely yours Sara Steiner
  1. 1 year, 7 months agoSept. 20, 2022, 7:55 a.m.: Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa) sent a message to Department of Health.
From hawaii.gov – Department of Health
Subject State of Hawaii ETS Service Desk user activation
Date Sept. 30, 2022, 1:27 p.m.

Hi Sara Steiner, A new State of Hawaii ETS Service Desk account has been created for you. Click the url below to activate your account and select a password! https://hawaiigov.myfreshworks.com/in... If the above URL does not work try copying and pasting it into your browser. If you continue to have problems, please feel free to contact us. Regards, State of Hawaii ETS Service Desk
  1. 1 year, 6 months agoOct. 1, 2022, 7:39 a.m.: Received an email from Department of Health.
  2. 1 year, 6 months agoOct. 8, 2022, 7:31 a.m.: Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa) set status to 'Request Successful'.