(a) The request (1) shall be in writing; (2) shall be signed and dated; (3) shall identify the section of freeway by county, route and post mile or kilometer post; and (4) shall contain a detailed statement of reasons supporting the proposed freeway classification or declassification.

(b) Within 60 days after receiving the written request, a Landscape Architect shall inspect the freeway or section of freeway covered by the request. All findings made during this inspection are presented to the Chief Landscape Architect, who shall determine whether to reclassify the freeway section. The determination of whether to reclassify is based upon whether the freeway section meets the criteria of the Act and these regulations on the date of determination. A field review need not be made if a review has taken place within two years of the date of the request, unless the request specifies major changes have occurred within the two years preceding the request.

(c) Within 90 days after receiving a request for reclassification, the person making the request is notified in writing by the Chief Landscape Architect of the determination and the reasons therefore. If the request is not granted, the person making the request may appeal this determination to the Deputy Director Project Development pursuant to the provisions of section 2241(b) of these regulations.