Public Records Request Guidelines
- Due to the volume of
requests, records accessibility, staff availability, and legal
constraints, the Governor's Office of Energy (GOE) may need more time to locate
and produce records.
- Please fill out GOE's Public Records Request (Online Form) which is automatically sent to the office in Carson
City. GOE staff will coordinate the records search and a response
with appropriate staff.
- Be specific and reduce
the scope as much as possible. Details regarding locations, dates or
contract numbers are helpful. This will focus and expedite the records
search.
- If requests are not specific, broad in scope, or do not refer to identifiable records, a member of the GOE staff may contact you for additional information or to narrow the scope.
- Include the requestor’s
contact information, preferably with e-mail and physical mailing addresses
and a daytime phone number.
- Pursuant to NRS Chapter
239.0107, GOE will acknowledge receipt of a request and
provide a status report within five business days. The office
will provide a staff contact, an estimated timeline, and, if necessary, ask for
clarification so it can expedite the search for records relevant to your
needs.
- Records are not always
readily accessible and may be in archived files.
- Whenever possible, please submit your request in writing using the online form. If a written request is not possible and an oral request for records is to be made, please call our office so that staff can log your request.
- Records will be provided as digital files wherever possible.
- GOE appreciates your patience. Your request is a priority for our staff, and we will respond as quickly, accurately and thoroughly as possible.
- NRS 239, Public
Records
- NAC 239, Public
Records
- Nevada
State Library, Archives & Public Records, Public Records
Office Information
GOE's principal office in Carson City is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. The office is located at 600 E. William Street, Suite 200, Carson City, Nevada. If you submit a public records request and choose to receive that record at the GOE office, GOE staff will arrange a date and time for you to come into the Carson City office once the records request is complete.
Fees
Providing access to public records is a function of state government, and GOE staff make every effort to ensure records are available without fees, unless extraordinary circumstances arise. Under NRS 239.005, state agencies may only charge for the actual cost incurred by a governmental entity in the provision of a public record, including, without limitation, the cost of ink, toner paper, media, and postage. Any fees imposed must be exact and will be invoiced and in detail.
GOE will only charge when the hard costs (toner, paper, media or postage) of producing a records request exceeds $25, and invoices will be provided that reflect exact costs. Estimates will be provided prior to processing and payment must be received before records are provided.
Postage & Shipping
All shipping will be USPS Parcel Post unless otherwise requested. Postage and shipping costs will be reimbursed by the requester if total actual costs exceed $25.
Payment
Only checks or money orders payable to the “Nevada Governor's Office of Energy” are accepted. Partial payment of estimated fees is required prior to commitment of substantial staff time and effort. Full payment of actual fees is required before any records will be made provided.