Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024
Section 48-17-2 - Definitions2.01 For the purposes of these rules: (a) "Act" means the Freedom of Information Act, Chapter 29B-1-1etseq.(b) "Department" means the State Department of Mines, and all boards, divisions and offices thereof.(c) "Record" means any books, papers, maps, photographs, cards, tapes, recordings or other documentary materials regardless of physical form or characteristics which are possessed by the Department. The term does not include materials that are legally owned by a Department employee in his or her personal capacity and does not include materials which are readily available to the public such as books, journals and periodicals available through a reference library. Nor does the term include documents that have been advertised as being available to the public, such as applications or draft permits, draft plans, laws and regulations or other reports and brochures which may be obtained without a written request.(d) "Request" means a written request to inspect or obtain a copy of one or more records.(e) "Requestor" means any person, including any natural parson, corporation, partnership, firm or association, who has submitted a request to the Department.