§ 58-95. Confidentiality.

(a)

Any information obtained, required, or discovered as a result of inspection, testing or sampling pursuant to this article, which is designated by the owner thereof to be a "trade secret," as defined by F.S. § 812.081, shall not be disclosed by the director or board, provided that the owner of such information provides a written notice to the director specifying the information which is to be considered a "trade secret" as defined above.

(b)

Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the use of such information by board employees or representatives of the department of environmental protection directly involved in the analysis of such information as it relates to an air pollutant source.

(c)

Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the release of information designated a "trade secret" pursuant to the requirements of F.S. ch. 119, relating to the public records.

(d)

Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the release of emissions data pursuant to the requirements of F.S. § 403.111.

(e)

Prior to the release of any information designated a "trade secret," the board shall notify the owner of such information in writing of the identity of any person who requests same pursuant to the provisions of F.S. ch. 119, relating to public records, in order to permit such owner to take appropriate steps to maintain such trade secret. In no event shall the director withhold such information for any period of time in excess of 10 working days from the date of said request.

(Ord. No. 95-27, § 3(1.170), 4-18-95)