Section 468-06-060. Requesting public records.

(1) Submitting a request. Requests for public records must be submitted in writing. Requests can be made by:

(a) Completing the department's public records request form (DOT Form 722-023) which is available on the department's web site at www.wsdot.wa.gov; or

(b) A written request to the department that includes:

(i) The name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the person requesting the records;

(ii) The date and time of the request;

(iii) A description of the public records sought adequate for the department to identify and locate all responsive records;

(iv) Language stating that the request for records is intended as a public records request or a similar statement placing the department on fair notice that records are being sought under the PRA; and

(v) A statement indicating whether copies or the records are sought or if the requestor wants to arrange to inspect records.

Requests can be submitted to the department via e-mail, U.S. mail, hand delivery, or facsimile at:

Public Records Office

Transportation Building

310 Maple Park Avenue S.E.

P.O. Box 47410

Olympia, WA 98504-7300

E-mail: [e-mail]

Facsimile: 360-705-6808

Failure to submit requests to the department at the above location may result in a delay in the department's response.

(2) Requested production. Nonexempt records are available through inspection, paper copies, or electronic copies. The requestor should indicate the production preference and make arrangements to pay the fees, if any.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.56 RCW. WSR 15-24-130, § 468-06-060, filed 12/2/15, effective 1/2/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters 42.17, 42.56 RCW. WSR 08-16-030, § 468-06-060, filed 7/29/08, effective 8/29/08. Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151. WSR 79-01-033 (DOT Order 10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), § 468-06-060, filed 12/20/78. Formerly WAC 252-03-050.]

Chapter 42.56 RCW. WSR 15-24-130, § 468-06-060, filed 12/2/15, effective 1/2/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters 42.17, 42.56 RCW. WSR 08-16-030, § 468-06-060, filed 7/29/08, effective 8/29/08. Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151. WSR 79-01-033 (DOT Order 10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), § 468-06-060, filed 12/20/78. Formerly WAC 252-03-050.

Rules

360-705-6808,