Summary: The complainant has requested information relating to an environmental maintenance contract for a specific geographical area. The Information Commissioner-™s decision is that the Department for Regional Development (DRD) should have handled the request under regulation 12(5)(e) of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 but that it correctly withheld the information. The Information Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Information Tribunal appeal number EA/2011/0306 part allowed.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: EIR 12.5.e - Complaint Not upheld