(1) All public records of the council are available for public inspection and copying at the council office, during regular business hours, in accordance with chapter 42.17 RCW and these rules, except as otherwise provided by law.

(2) The public may request public records through the following mechanisms:

(a) Mail. Requests by mail shall be addressed to the council's mailing address: The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, P.O. Box 43172, Olympia, WA 98504-3172. The front of the envelope shall conspicuously state: "Public Records Request."

(b) Email. As of the date these rules are promulgated, the council's email address is: efsec@ep.cted.wa.gov. This email address may change without notice. The subject line of email requests shall state: "Public Records Request."

(c) In person. In-person requests shall be made at the council's office, 925 Plum Street S.E., Olympia, Washington, or as such office may subsequently be relocated, during regular business hours.

(d) Fax. Faxed requests shall be accompanied by a cover sheet that conspicuously states: "Public Records Request."