New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 21 - Miscellaneous
Chapter V - New York State Bridge Authority
Part 206 - Public Access To Records Of The New York State Bridge Authority Pursuant To The Freedom Of Information Law
Section 206.3 - Applications for and the inspection and copying of records

An application to inspect or to copy information constituting records under this Part shall be made to the secretary. Such application shall be made in writing on a form provided by the authority and shall reasonably describe the record sought. Such description shall, when possible, include information regarding dates, file designations and such other information that may assist in describing the record sought. Within five business days following receipt of such application, if the secretary determines that the information requested constitutes a record as defined in this Part, such requested records, if found, shall be made available for inspection by the applicant; or the applicant shall be furnished with a written acknowledgment of receipt of the application, including the approximate date when the requested records will be made available for inspection. Such records shall be made available for inspection during regular office hours on regular working days at the location or locations within the authority's facilities designated by the secretary. If the requested records cannot be found after diligent search, the secretary shall so certify. If the application is denied, the secretary shall so advise the applicant in writing within five business days following receipt of such application, stating the reason therefor and indicating the procedure available for appealing such denial as provided in this Part. The secretary shall provide, if requested, copies of records to the applicant therefore, together with his certification as to the correctness of such copies, upon receipt of payment of the fees prescribed in this Part.