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Public Records Request

PURPOSE: The Public Records Act (“Act”), Chapter 42.56, RCW, requires public agencies to make identifiable, non-exempt public records available for inspection and copying upon request and to publish rules of procedure to inform the public how access to public records will be accomplished. The Port is committed to public accountability and operates in conformance with the Act.  The Port’s Public Records Officer shall be the Executive Assistant or designee.

To review the Port’s procedure on public records requests, see Public Records Policy.

There is no required format for a valid public records request. Requests may be made orally or in written form. Here we offer two ways to submit a written public records request to the Port. You can print and fill out the PDF version of our Public Records Request Form or you can complete the online form that’s given below.

 

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Your Information:

 

Description of Public Record(s):

In detail, please describe the specific record(s) being requested.

Note: Charges for staff time spent making copies, allowed under Section 6 of the Public Records Policy, may be waived at the discretion of the Port.

Conditions For Release and/or Review of Public Records

I agree that any list of individuals provided to me will not be used for any commercial purpose, by myself, or any other person I represent. I will protect the information from access by anyone who may use it for commercial purpose, which means using the information for profit-making activities.

If I wish to inspect or review record(s), I agree to the following conditions: I will not remove the records from the designated area. In large requests, the quantity of records produced at any one time may be limited due to space and records management considerations. I will not mark or alter the records in any way. I will not destroy or deface the records in any way including writing on, folding or folding anew if in folded form, tracing or fastening with clips or other fasteners except those that already exist in the file. I will not cut or mutilate records in any way. I will keep the records in the order received. And I will return the records to the Port when no longer required by me and no later than the end of the customary office hours on the day provided.

I understand that this request will be answered in the time allowed to the Port and that any copying charges will be paid by me before receipt of the record(s). I understand that I may be requested to provide proper identification prior to receipt of the record(s).