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
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Correspondence and research files concerning the oil and natural gas industries in New York state
Series Number
A4210
Summary
This series consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, notes, reports, surveys, well logs, and maps mostly relating to oil and natural gas location and production in New York State. Most of the files were created by two Geological Survey geologists whose specialties were "economic geology." Included is information on the identification and location of oil and natural gas fields; commercial development; assessments and production. The records also document the dissemination of information to oil and natural gas firms, other scientists, and landowners.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.