Adirondack Park Agency Environmental Enforcement Unit Environmental Enforcement Files

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of complaints, correspondence, memorandums, project-related records, and other materials concerning the investigation and resolution of violations of statutes enforced by the Adirondack Park Agency.
Title
Adirondack Park Agency Environmental Enforcement Unit environmental enforcement files
Quantity
1.7 cubic feet; 141 16mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
18842
Creator
Arrangement

Numerical by investigation number.

Administrative History

The Environmental Enforcement Unit ensures accurate interpretation and enforcement of statutes administered by the Adirondack Park Agency (APA); provides legal advice and assistance to the agency staff; enforces the APA Act, the Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System Act, and the Freshwater Wetlands Act; assists APA staff in managing personnel, equipment, program development scheduling, and record keeping functions; and provides technical assistance and expertise to the Planning Operations Division.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of complaints, correspondence, memoranda, project-related records, and other materials concerning the investigation and resolution of violations of statutes enforced by the Adirondack Park Agency (APA). The files are created and maintained by the Environmental Enforcement Unit.

Alternate Formats Available

Series consists of master negatives. No use copy is available.

Microfilm: 141 reels; 16 mm.

Series 20590 Environmental Enforcement Maps and Drawings contains related records concerning the investigation and resolution of violations of statutes enforced by the Adirondack Park Agency.

Other Finding Aids

Roll lists are available at the Adirondack Park Agency.

18842-08, 18842-09, 18842-12, 18842-12A, 18842-12B: Folder list is available at the Adirondack Park Agency.

Custodial History

Microfilm was produced by the Adirondack Park Agency and certain rolls may contain records from some or all of the following record series: 16573 and 18803. Transfer lists held at the repository contain additional information.

Access Restrictions

The State Archives holds only master microfilm of this series. Researchers should contact the Adirondack Park Agency for access to use copies.

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