For these requesters this problem cannot be addressed without clear rules. It is for the benefit of all individuals that the OIP impose time limits upon agencies. Thus, the OIP kept time limits in the rules, despite the testimony from members of the media and public interest groups against it. The OIP recognizes that timely access is important to all people. In response to testimony, the OIP created a single rule, which sets forth three categories of records and time limits for notice and disclosure of those types of records.
Segregation is the most time-consuming aspect of disclosure.
If a record is public in its entirety, an agency will not segregate any information from the record. Thus, it is reasonable to require agencies to disclose such records within 10 business days. The rule was amended to require an agency to disclose any records listed under section 92F-12, HRS or any other records that are public in their entirety within a reasonable time not to exceed 10 business days after receiving the request. No time extensions are allowed. However, an agency should have adequate time to search for, review and segregate a record.