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.