Subject files related to interaction with Hooker Chemical Corporation and others
Series Number
22573
Summary
This series consists of documents on various topics relating directly to Hooker Chemical Corporation and other entities potentially connected to the Love Canal hazardous waste site, as well as general information about solid waste and wastewater disposal. Several of the files appear to contain detailed, original documentation and reports on various aspects of the Love Canal event.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation hazardous waste survey company responses
Series Number
22572
Summary
This series contains responses from two hazardous waste surveys. The first was conducted by Department of Environmental Conservation headquarters (Albany) staff in 1976-1977, where staff interviewed companies throughout the state that were engaged in hazardous waste activities and completed a form template. The second was administered by the Interagency Task Force (IATF) investigating waste disposal in Erie and Niagara Counties in 1978-1979. Files for the second survey include responses from multiple companies, including Allied Chemical Corporation, Hooker Chemical & Plastics Corporation, and Union Carbide Corporation.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Division of Solid & Hazardous Materials rulemaking records
Series Number
B2813
Summary
This series consists of records documenting the changes to rules for the development and intent of the Department of Environmental Conservation's rules and regulations, including normal, emergency, and consensus rulemaking.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Solid & Hazardous Materials
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series consists of files relating to adjudication hearings on environmental permit applications and/or pollution cases. Files may include background material, briefs, hearing transcripts, decisions, correspondence, commissioner's orders, notices of hearing and complaint, stipulations of discontinuance, and inspection or complaint reports. Included are copies of the United States Atomic Energy Commission's public hearings on the Shoreham Nuclear Power Station.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series contains energy-related permit application hearings. Permits included relate to power plant conversions (oil to coal), power plant construction (coal, hydro, nuclear, oil), siting of electric transmission lines, and natural gas pipelines. The files consist of applications for permits, legal briefs, hearing transcripts, memorandums and correspondence regarding the hearing, and often the final decision of the permitting agency.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Legal Affairs legal interpretation files
Series Number
16862
Summary
This series consists of correspondence and memoranda commenting and interpreting Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) and other state and federal laws and regulations. Interpretations commonly contain analysis of the legal language used, a discussion of the effect of the statute or regulation on the Department of Environmental Conservation and the public, and occasionally legislative bills and memoranda in support of the bills, and cover memos for declaratory rulings. Series may contain restricted material.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation
Access Restrictions
Series may contain restricted material. Consult with reference archivist before use.
This series contains records of the Legislative Affairs Office pertaining to the formulation of formal testimony presented at legislative hearings, hearing notices, questions and answers, and hearing transcripts. The office coordinates agency policies on legislation to ensure that testimony presented by Department of Environmental Conservation officials at public hearings on issues of legislative concern represents agency policy on the matters.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Executive Deputy Commissioner's subject and correspondence files
Series Number
B2520
Summary
This series consists of correspondence, briefings documents, reports, and other records documenting the decisions and policy making work of the Executive Deputy Commissioner in the Department of Environmental Conservation. Environmental issues such as land acquisitions, fish and wildlife management, landfills, sewage treatment, and hazardous waste disposal are documented by the records.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Special Assistant to the Commissioner's subject and correspondence files
Series Number
B2521
Summary
This series contains correspondence, briefing documents, reports and other records created by the office of the Special Assistant to the Commissioner. The records relate to the carrying out of special duties and projects assigned by the Commissioner or Executive Deputy Commissioner. Included are records on land acquisitions, pesticides, asbestos, acid rain, work and collaborations with other state agencies, and marine and wildlife resources.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation department policies and procedures manuals
Series Number
15496
Summary
This series includes a departmental policies and procedures manual; handbook on administration of state land acreage; forest tax law certification handbook; forest inventory (mapping) handbook; state forest multiple use management plan handbook; Division of Fiscal Management procedures manual; aircraft operations handbook; aviation operations manual; and filing system handbook.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.