43 Pa. Code § 1.5 - Procedures

(a) Requests for release or disclosure of personnel or medical records or information maintained by the Department and the Adjutant General shall be in writing, specifying the information requested and, except for information releasable under § 1.3 (relating to releasable records and information), the purpose for which it is requested; provided, however, that the use of information and records under § 1.2(b)(4)-(6) (relating to policy) does not require a written request, and, where the individual to whom the records or information pertain presents himself at the office maintaining the records, the individual will be granted reasonable access, consistent with efficient operations and the mission of the Department. Requests for release of records and information should be addressed to the Adjutant General, Department of Military Affairs, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pennsylvania 17003-5002.

(b) The Adjutant General or his designee will review all requests and act within 15 days to approve or disapprove the disclosure or release of information or records. If the disclosure or release is approved, the individual requesting access may review the requested information or records at the office where they are maintained. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to require the Adjutant General or the Department to provide copies of records or information to any person; except that individuals may copy public information under § 1.3. If a photocopier or reproduction device under the control or operation of the Department is used to copy the information, the requester may be charged 25¢ per page for the copies.

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43 Pa. Code § 1.5

The provisions of this § 1.5 adopted April 11, 1979, effective 4/12/1979, 9 Pa.B. 1294.