Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
- Date 2 April 2026
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) EIR 11(4): Upheld, EIR 12(5)(g): Not upheld, EIR 13: Not upheld
The complainant has requested an unredacted copy of the public authority’s fish kill protocol. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (“DAERA”) refused the request on the basis of regulation 13 (personal data) and 12(5)(g) (protection of the environment). The Commissioner’s decision is that DAERA is entitled to withhold the requested information under 12(5)(g) and 13. The timeliness of DAERA’s internal review, however, didn’t comply with regulation 11(4). The Commissioner does not require further steps.