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  Freedom of Information Act
How do I make a Freedom of Information request?
 
Answer:
How do I make a Freedom of Information request?

Requests for public records must be submitted to MDOT's Freedom of Information (FOIA) Officer in writing by U.S. Mail,  fax, or online as follows:

U.S. Mail: FOIA Officer
                  MDOT
                  Metro Region Office
                  18101 W Nine Mile Road
                  Southfield, Michigan 48075

       Fax: 248-569-3302

Online form available here.

Questions regarding the formulation of written requests may be directed to MDOT's Freedom of Information (FOIA) Officer at 248-483-5206.

How long does it take to receive information requested under the Freedom of Information Act?  
After receiving a request for a public record, a public body has five business days to respond. The public agency may extend the time by ten business days by notifying the requester in writing.

 
Will I be charged for information requested under the Freedom of Information Act?  
Fees may be charged for the necessary copying of a public record for inspection or providing a copy of a public record to a requester. A public body may also charge for search, examination and review and the deletion and separation of exempt from nonexempt information . MDOT's Freedom of Information fee schedule includes, but is not limited to, $19.80 per/hour for labor and $0.07 for each 8½" x 11" page.

 

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