Section 1101.305  Information To Be Provided in Requests for Records

A request for records should include:

a)         The complete name, mailing address and telephone number of the requester;

b)         As specific a description as possible of the records sought. Requests that the Agency considers unduly burdensome or categorical may be denied.  (See Section 3(g) of FOIA);

c)         A statement as to the requested medium and format for the Agency to use in providing the records sought: for example, paper or specific types of file formats;

d)         A statement as to the requested manner for the Agency to use in providing the records sought:  for example, inspection at Agency headquarters or providing paper or electronic copies;

e)         A statement as to whether the requester needs certified copies of all or any portion of the records, including reference to the specific documents that require certification; and

f)         A statement as to whether the request is for a commercial purpose.