Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Environmental Enforcement original orders of consent
Series Number
16942
Summary
This series consists of non-routine consent orders involving cases relating to hazardous waste; cases encompassing multiple Department of Conservation (DEC) regions; cases involving novel issues of policy or law; cases appearing to conflict with DEC policy; or cases involving sensitive or controversial issues. Each consent order includes finding of violation, remedial program description, compliance timetable, interim proposals, orders to pay costs of investigation and remediation, penalties for non-compliance, and provisions for modifications or summary abatement orders.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation. Division of Environmental Enforcement
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Department of Environmental Conservation Office of General Counsel civil and administrative litigation files
Series Number
16945
Summary
This series contains records pertaining to litigation in state or federal court against or on behalf of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) including but not limited to Article 78 proceedings, federal Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) cases, and violators of the Environmental Conservation Law. Records include summonses, pleadings, affidavits, notices, briefs, memoranda of laws, findings of fact, opinions, decisions, correspondence, and court documents.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation. Office of General Counsel
Access Restrictions
Access to attorney-client privileged correspondence, attorney work-product, and certain inter-agency correspondence is restricted pursuant to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Section 87(2)(g). State Archives staff will review requests and disclose records in accordance with FOIL.
This series contains the main working files on hazardous waste site cases that are handled by the Division of Environmental Enforcement (DEE). These records are used predominantly to monitor enforcement of orders rendered in ongoing hazardous waste site cases. The records include correspondence, technical and summary reports, site maps, news releases, and usually a copy of the consent order.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Environmental Enforcement
Access Restrictions
Series contains some restricted material. State Archives staff will review requests and disclose records in accordance with New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
Department of Environmental Conservation Office of Hearings and Mediation Services decisions, orders, rulings, and hearing reports
Series Number
17067
Summary
This series consists of hearing files documenting the results of adjudicatory and legislative public hearings held by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Topics include New York City's application for a water supply permit for drought emergency operation of the Hudson River Pumping Plant at Chelsea, and solid waste disposal in Saint Lawrence County. Records include hearing notices, transcripts, and testimony; emergency declarations; correspondence; public comments; briefs; exhibits; reports; draft environmental impact statements; and results of public hearings.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation. Office of Hearings and Mediation Services
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.