(1) Information submitted to ecology under this chapter is a public record subject to the Washington Public Records Act (chapter 42.56 RCW).

(2) A person submitting information to ecology under this chapter who believes that the information is confidential business or proprietary information, or is otherwise exempt from public disclosure under the Washington Public Records Act (chapter 42.56 RCW), may request ecology keep said information confidential pursuant to RCW 70A.15.2510.

(3) All requests for confidentiality must meet the requirements of RCW 70A.15.2510 and be approved by the director.