FOIA section 7(1)(x)

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Utility facility location/security maps

5 ILCS 140/7(1)(x). Utility facility location/security maps

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2 issues across 2 determination letters:2 no violation.

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GIS shapefiles of Combined Sewer Outfall points (PAC Req. Rev. Ltr. 77360) cited 1 times

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TOPIC: 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(x) - Utility facility location/security maps
SOURCE: Illinois Attorney General Public Access Bureau decisions compiled at https://illinoisfoia.org/issues/foia-7-1-x/
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NO VIOLATION (2):
- Denial of maps showing water shut-off valve locations
  Rule: Maps showing the location of a municipal water utility's distribution facilities, including residential shut-off valves, are exempt from disclosure under section 7(1)(x).
  Decision: Maps of residential water shutoff valve locations (non-binding determination letter, August 13, 2024) https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-81197/
- Withholding CSO point location data under section 7(1)(x)
  Rule: CSO point locations are exempt as maps and records regarding the location of utility-owned transmission and treatment facilities.
  Decision: GIS shapefiles of Combined Sewer Outfall points (non-binding determination letter, September 27, 2023) https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-77360/

MOST-CITED AUTHORITIES: Ill. Att'y Gen. PAC Req. Rev. Ltr. 77360

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No violation (2)

Denial of maps showing water shut-off valve locations
Rule: Maps showing the location of a municipal water utility's distribution facilities, including residential shut-off valves, are exempt from disclosure under section 7(1)(x).
No violation Maps of residential water shutoff valve locations · August 13, 2024
Withholding CSO point location data under section 7(1)(x)
Rule: CSO point locations are exempt as maps and records regarding the location of utility-owned transmission and treatment facilities.
No violation GIS shapefiles of Combined Sewer Outfall points · September 27, 2023