Request for Public Records

Request for
Public Records

To request public records from Port of Benton, please complete and submit our Public Records Request web form below.

The Port will respond within five business days of receiving a request by either providing the requested record, acknowledging receipt of the request and providing a reasonable estimate of time to respond, denying the request or seeking clarification of the request.

In the interest of transparency and compliance with Washington’s Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) we strive to provide access to public records in a reasonable manner.

The public may inspect requested public records at Port of Benton’s administrative building on business days during the following hours, Monday – Thursday from 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or Friday from 8 a.m. – noon.

Not all documents maintained by the Port are subject to the Public Records Act. Exemptions can be found in the Public Records Act. Numerous other exemptions and disclosure prohibitions are identified throughout other state and federal statutes. For a comprehensive list of exemptions in other statutes, see Exemption and Prohibition Statutes Not Listed in Chapter 42.56 RCW.

Port of Benton is not liable for any loss or damage based upon the release of public records so long as the Port acted in good faith to comply with the Public Records Act.

Records Request Web Form

Public Records Request Form

Specify Records Requested: *

Please select one of the three methods provided: *

Requestor will inspect records on-site.

Requestor would like copies provided without inspection.

Requestor would like to inspect records and make copies as needed.

The Port will respond within five business days of receiving this request by either providing the requested record, acknowledging receipt of the request and providing a reasonable estimate of time to respond, denying the request or seeking clarification of the request.

Washington State law, RCW 42.56.070(9), prohibits the use of public record lists of individuals for commercial purposes. The undersigned acknowledges they are not using the requested records for commercial purpose.

Name: *

Address: *

Address:

Street Address

Bldg, Suite, etc.

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Phone: *

Email: *

Confirmation *

I certify that the records/information obtained through this request will not be used for commercial purposes.

Signature: *

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Records Request Charges

Standard black and white Xerographic copies:

$0.15 per page

Digital uploads:

$0.05 per every four documents

Color copies, blueprints and photographs:

Actual cost to reproduce

Shipping, handling and other out of pocket costs:

Actual cost incurred by the Port

Supporting Documents

Explore our Public Records Policy, supporting documents and fulfilled requests. If you prefer to complete the form using a PDF, please download the document from the link below and follow the instructions noted on that form.

Fulfilled Requests

Completed Port of Benton public records requests for the past six years, are available in the archives below. Please contact us if you have any questions about these records.