Land Branch Open Records Requests and File Review Appointments

Georgia Open Records Requests (GORA) - Update!

The Environmental Protection Division has transitioned to a new GORA system. As of March 30th, 2026, members of the public, media, and other stakeholders are required to submit requests through the new Open Records Request Portal instead of the previous email address. This link can also be found on EPD's Homepage under "eServices". 

Please be advised that after the first 15 minutes, applicable fees will be assessed for the search, retrieval, duplication, and supervised inspection of the requested documents. 

Making An Appointment for File Reviews

If you know which records or files you would like to request for review, we ask that you make an appointment.

To schedule an appointment to review files at our Downtown Office (those related to Hazardous Waste, Brownfields, the Voluntary Remediation Program, etc.) please email: [email protected].

To schedule an appointment to review files at our Tradeport Office (those related to Underground Storage Tanks, Solid Waste, Lead and Asbestos, etc.) please email: [email protected].   

Please be aware, there are costs for copying files. Additionally, for those files that are available electronically, flash drives are available for purchase for a small fee. Only state supplied flash drives may be used. Exact change and checks are accepted for payment.