OAR 635-001-0335: Fee Waiver or Reduction

(1) Any person requesting a fee waiver or reduction from the Department must submit a completed Fee Waiver or Reduction Request Form to the Department through online submittal, email or to the address provided in OAR 635-001-0321(2). (2) The Department may furnish copies without charge or at the following substantially reduced fees if the Department determines that a fee waiver or reduction of fees is in the public interest because making the record available primarily benefits the general public: (a) Records search by clerical staff at $20.00 per hour; (b) Records search by managerial staff at $32.00 per hour; (c) Records search by professional staff at $60.00 per hour; (d) Copies at current state printing and distribution price list; (e) Media at cost set forth in statewide price agreement; (f) Postage at current postal rates; (g) No additional cost considerations will be included in the invoiced amount passed on to the requester under this reduced fee structure; and (h) DOJ, special attorney and other applicable legal fees, at $75.00 per hour.