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California Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental regulations, pollution, water quality, toxic substances

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916-323-2514
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Mail
CalEPA, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Legal Framework

Governing LawCalifornia Public Records Act
CitationGov. Code § 7920 et seq.
Response Deadline10 calendar days
Est. Response Time~10 business days
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a public records request with California Environmental Protection Agency?▾
You can file a request with California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) through FOIAfile in under 3 minutes. We'll format your request with proper legal citations under Gov. Code § 7920 et seq. and deliver it via email, online portal, mail.
How long does CalEPA have to respond to a public records request?▾
Under Gov. Code § 7920 et seq., California Environmental Protection Agency must respond within 10 calendar days. FOIAfile tracks your deadline automatically and notifies you if the agency misses it.
What if CalEPA denies or ignores my request?▾
If California Environmental Protection Agency denies your request or fails to respond within the deadline, you may have legal options including administrative appeals and court action. FOIAfile provides appeal letter templates and can connect you with a FOIA attorney for a free consultation.

Other California Agencies

California Attorney General / Dept. of Justice
AG-CA · ~10 day response
California Department of Health Care Services
DHCS · ~10 day response
California Department of Transportation
Caltrans · ~10 day response
California Governor's Office
GOV-CA · ~10 day response
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD · ~10 day response
Sacramento Police Department
SAC-PD · ~10 day response
San Diego Police Department
SDPD · ~10 day response
San Francisco Police Department
SFPD · ~10 day response

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