Pure water files, 1951-1975 (bulk 1963-1968).

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Pure water files, 1951-1975 (bulk 1963-1968).

This series reveals a part of the State's effort to control water pollution. It contains memoranda, correspondence, transcripts of public hearings, maps, letters from citizens complaining of polluted lakes or streams, and the documentation from investigations and, usually, litigation against the accused polluters.

2 cu. ft. (including ca. 25 maps)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8243097

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New York (State). Conservation Dept.

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The State Legislature has enacted the laws that have shaped the general policies of the Conservation Department and its successor agency, the Department of Environmental Conservation. However, in most instances it has allowed the department to draft and enforce the detailed regulations needed to implement the broad policies outlined in legislation. Regulations issued by the department acquire the force of law when the Department of State publishes them in the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules...

New York (State). Dept. of Health.

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Chapter 795 of Laws of 1965 grants the commissioner of health "The central, comprehensive responsibility for the development and administration of the state's policy with respect to hospital and related servicesƯ" The law prohibits any health care facility construction projects without prior approval of the commissioner (and the State Hospital Review and Planning Council and the appropriate Regional Hospital Planning Council); gives the commissioner the right to "inquire into the operation of ho...

New York (State). Water Resources Commission

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New York (State). Division of Environmental Health Studies.

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New York (State). Dept. of Environmental Conservation. Division of Water.

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New York (État). Dept. of Environmental Conservation

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CURRENT FUNCTIONS. The Department of Environmental Conservation is responsible for protecting and enhancing the State's natural resources. It carries out this responsibility by planning for and regulating disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, remediating hazardous-waste disposal sites, coordinating responses to hazardous-substance spill emergencies, and encouraging recycling of solid wastes; reducing air contamination and regulating emissions; controlling and managing ...

New York (State). Bureau of Environmental Sanitation.

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