File Review
The District prepares and retains files and records in the normal course of air quality regulation and related activities. These files and records are open for inspection and review by the public during normal business hours. You are not required to complete this PRA form in order to review our files, however, it is recommended that you call in advance to schedule an appointment because (a) we might not have any records related to the site or company you are interested in; or (b) some of our records are archived in boxes, so we would have to pull specific files. If during your review you identify any documents that you want, the District can provide digital or hard copies for you at our standard copy charge of $0.25 per page.
PRA Request
If instead of a file review, you are seeking a digital or hard copy of a specific identifiable record (e.g. Permit to Operate for ABC Company, any documents or files related to 123 Main Street, Anytown), you can submit a PRA request, and the District will provide digital or hard copies for you at our standard copy charge of $0.25 per page. A written request is not required, but this PRA form may help if your request is complex. Please be specific about the document(s) you are requesting. “Records” only include documents which already exist, not which must be created. Certain types of records or part of records (e.g. preliminary draft documents and notes, complainant information, attorney-client documents, personnel documents) are exempt from disclosure.
For PRAs, you will receive a response via email from the District within 10 days after the receipt of the request. We recommend that you save the above page for your reference before sending the District the request form.
Information Request
If you are seeking information that is not contained in an existing identifiable record, but rather would require the District staff to research and/or compile information (e.g. list of all gas station permits in our District along with contact information), the District will reasonably accommodate the request. However, this will be done at the District’s standard time and materials labor rate of $136 per hour. Pre-payment is required. For information requests, you are required to use this form.