The Delaware River and Bay Authority seeks to promote greater transparency and accountability in its activities and dealings, recognizing that an informed citizenry enriches the function of government. Because the DRBA is not subject to either Delaware or New Jersey’s regulations, the DRBA Commission adopted its own Freedom of Information Regulations (FOIR) in 1990, with subsequent amendments made in 2000, 2004 and 2015.  The Regulations posted on the website constitute the current version.

The purpose of the Authority’s Freedom of Information Regulations is to set forth a policy concerning public records, records of a confidential nature, outline the process for responding to requests from the public for Public Records, and how the Authority conducts and notices meetings.

All Public Records requested under the Authority’s FOIR shall be considered open and subject to disclosure to the Requesting Party, and any information therein may be withheld only if a specific exception applies.  Exceptions shall be construed in a manner that shall further the accountability of the Authority and comply with the policy that the public shall have reasonable access to Public Records.