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Cite as: [2013] UKICO FER469276, [2013] UKICO FER0469276
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Environment Agency (Decision Notice) [2013] UKICO FER0469276 (31 July 2013)
Summary: The complainant has requested information from the Environment Agency relating to coastal erosion. This was in the form of 2 separate requests. The Environment Agency refused to disclose information in relation to the complainant-™s second request, applying regulation 12(4)(b) (manifestly unreasonable) of the EIR as a basis for non-disclosure. The Environment Agency provided information in relation to the complainant-™s first request, however this was provided outside the statutory 20 working day time limit as set out in regulation 5(2) of the EIR. The Commissioner considers that the Environment Agency has correctly applied regulation 12(4)(b) to the complainant-™s second request, however it has breached regulation 5(2) in relation to the first request by providing the requested information outside the statutory time limit. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: EIR 5 - Complaint Upheld, EIR 12.4.b - Complaint Not upheld