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New York Department of Environmental Conservation

Environmental permits, pollution, wildlife, water quality

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How to Submit

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Phone
518-402-9860
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Mail
NYS DEC, Records Access Officer, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233

Legal Framework

Governing LawFreedom of Information Law (FOIL)
CitationPublic Officers Law § 84-90
Response Deadline5 business days (acknowledgment)
Est. Response Time~5 business days
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a public records request with New York Department of Environmental Conservation?▾
You can file a request with New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC-NY) through FOIAfile in under 3 minutes. We'll format your request with proper legal citations under Public Officers Law § 84-90 and deliver it via email, online portal, mail.
How long does DEC-NY have to respond to a public records request?▾
Under Public Officers Law § 84-90, New York Department of Environmental Conservation must respond within 5 business days (acknowledgment). FOIAfile tracks your deadline automatically and notifies you if the agency misses it.
What if DEC-NY denies or ignores my request?▾
If New York Department of Environmental Conservation denies your request or fails to respond within the deadline, you may have legal options including administrative appeals and court action. FOIAfile provides appeal letter templates and can connect you with a FOIA attorney for a free consultation.

Other New York Agencies

Albany Police Department
APD-NY · ~10 day response
Buffalo Police Department
BPD-NY · ~10 day response
Nassau County Police Department
NCPD · ~15 day response
New York Attorney General
AG-NY · ~5 day response
New York City Police Department
NYPD · ~20 day response
New York Department of Health
DOH-NY · ~5 day response
New York Department of Transportation
NYSDOT · ~5 day response
New York Governor's Office
GOV-NY · ~5 day response

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