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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides all persons (except persons incarcerated in correctional facilities) with access to public records of public bodies.

Requests to inspect or receive public records from EGLE must be in writing and describe the requested records with enough detail to enable the department to identify and locate the requested records.

Some records are exempt from disclosure under the FOIA or another statute and thus will not be provided. A fee may be charged to process your request.

How to submit an official FOIA request

It is recommended that all FOIA requests and payments intended for EGLE, be submitted via the online FOIA Request Center.

Submit an official FOIA request

Please note, records will only be available in EGLE's FOIA Request Center for 365 calendar days; at which time they will be destroyed as required by the Department's records and retention schedule.

A request may also be mailed to:

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
ATTN: FOIA Coordinator
P.O. Box 30457
Lansing, MI 48909-7957

or by fax to 517-241-0858.

 

How to use the FOIA request center

Find public records without a FOIA request

We have many databases that may contain the public records, datasets, or other information you need. Follow the link below to find a list of our most frequently used resources, available at no cost to you.

Browse public record databases

Contact us

Questions or concerns about the EGLE FOIA process may be directed to EGLE-FOIA@Michigan.gov

You may also choose to contact a district office or FOIA liaison directly.