In General. Except as provided in §A(2) of this regulation, a request to inspect a public record shall be made in writing. A request need not be in writing if: The record is of a type listed by the Secretary under Regulation .04B of this chapter; or The custodian waives the requirement for a written request. Contents of Written Request. A written request shall: Reasonably identify, by brief description, the record sought; Contain the applicant's name, address, and telephone number, as needed for the purpose of contacting the applicant; and Be signed by the applicant. Filing Written Request. The applicant shall address a written request to the custodian of the record sought.