1. Public records requests for location and/or construction specifics of either Public
Drinking Water Systems (PWS) or Wastewater Treatment Plants/Facilities (WWTP) will be reviewed and approved consistent with all criteria outlined in DEQ Policy for handling of Public Records Requests PM03-2 and Idaho Code § 9-337, et seq.
2. Requests for location and/or construction specifics for a single PWS or WWTP
SHOULD BE APPROVED unless evidence is present that clearly indicates that
disclosure of such information would jeopardize the safety of persons or the public safety or unless other criteria for denial from PM03-2 would apply.
3. Requests for Geographic Information System (GIS) coverages (or similar) of source locations of all or multiple PWSs SHOULD NOT BE APPROVED as the DEQ has determined that disclosure of such information would jeopardize the safety of persons or the public safety. If such information is requested, failure to provide GIS coverages of source locations constitutes a denial of a public record request. All public record request denials must have attorney review. Additionally, a denial letter must be sent to the requester.
4. In the event that the designated program or regional office Public Records Custodian has reason to believe that a request has been received where the fulfillment of the request would jeopardize the safety of persons or the public safety, that custodian will immediately initiate a conference call with necessary staff and management to discuss possible denial of the request. The necessary staff shall include but not be limited to State Office Program management (Drinking Water or Wastewater), the Public Records Request Coordinator, the regional Public Records Custodian, and a deputy attorney general. In the event that the participants on the conference call believe that fulfillment of the request would jeopardize the safety of persons or the public safety the participants will authorize denial of the request, and, if appropriate, notify law enforcement.
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