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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Legal Affairs Legal Interpretation Files


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

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:
Title:
Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Legal Affairs legal interpretation files
Quantity:

24 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1970-1992
Series Number:
16862

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of correspondence and memoranda commenting and interpreting Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) in addition to other state and federal laws and regulations. Interpretations of the laws commonly contain analysis of the legal language used, and a discussion of the effect of the statute or regulation on the Department of Environmental Conservation and the public. Additionally, this series contains occasional legislative bills and memoranda in support of the bills, as well as copies of cover memos for declaratory rulings.

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Acquisition Information

This series includes records from transfer list 010326 and 010327.

Access Restrictions

Series may contain restricted material. Consult with reference archivist before use.