WAC 388-01-100. When may DSHS need to extend the time to respond to a public record request?

(1) DSHS may extend its estimated response time to: (a) Locate and gather responsive records; (b) Notify an individual or organization identified in the records or affected by the request; (c) Determine whether requested records are exempt and whether all or part of the records may be released; (d) Contact the requester to clarify the intent, scope, or specifics of the request. (2) If a requester does not clarify an unclear request under subsection (1)(d) of this section, DSHS does not have to respond to the unclear parts of the request.