Official Information Act Request
Requester’s details
Date: 25 August 2021
Name: Cam Slater
Email: [FYI request #16003 email]
Reference number: ENQ-42209-C9Z0W7
Dear Mr Slater
Thank you for your request, which we received on 28 July 2021, for the following information:
“Copies of all legal opinions/reports/analysis on growing genetically engineered low
nicotine tobacco under the current Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act
1996.”
We have sent two emails asking you to clarify your request. As you have not responded we
have not been able to narrow the scope of your request. I am therefore refusing your request
under section 18(f) of the Official Information Act (the OIA), as the information requested
cannot be made available without substantial collation or research.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision.
You can contact the Ombudsman on 0800 802 602, or by email at:
[email address]
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us via:
[email address]
We may publish your request and our response on our website,
www.epa.govt.nz. We make
OIA responses available so others can read more about the work we do and the questions
we are asked. Any information that might identify you will be removed to protect your privacy.
Yours sincerely
Dr Allan Freeth
Chief Executive
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