Proposed Regulatory Changes from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

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Summary of Proposed Regulatory Changes - October 31, 2019

Part 182; ECL Sections 3-0301 and 11-0535 - Clarifying determination of jurisdiction under the endangered and threatened fish and wildlife regulations

The purpose of this rulemaking is to improve the review of projects by removing some project types from the review process that are known not to cause harm and continues to protect threatened and endangered species.
Comment deadline: November 10, 2019
Additional information on Part 182; ECL Sections 3-0301 and 11-0535


Parts 151, 153, 170, 174, 182; ECL Sections 11-0535, 11-0535-a, 11-0536, 11-1707, 11-1728, 11-1901, 11-903, 11-1905, and 11-1907 - Omnibus changes to 6NYCRR 

The purpose of this rulemaking is to bring regulations current with statutory changes and to improve application efficiency as part of the Governor's Lean initiative.
Comment deadline: November 18, 2019
Additional information on Parts 151, 153, 170, 174, 182; ECL Sections 11-0535, 11-0535-a, 11-0536, 11-1707, 11-1728, 11-1901, 11-903, 11-1905, and 11-1907


6 NYCRR Part 180.1; ECL Section 11-0511 - Animals dangerous to health or welfare

The purpose of this rulemaking is to expand the list of animals which pose a risk to health or welfare of the people of the state or indigenous fish and wildlife.
Comment deadline: November 18, 2019
Additional information on 6 NYCRR Part 180.1; ECL Section 11-0511 - Animals dangerous to health or welfare