The confidentiality of user information and data submitted as necessary for any application, record, report, plan or other document required by this chapter shall be governed by the New York State Freedom of Information Law (§§ 84 through 90 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York) and by other applicable state or federal statutes and regulations. Any requests by a user to keep specific data and information confidential must be made, in writing, at the time of submission.