| The law that established DEC and authorizes its programs is called Environmental Conservation Law (ECL). The ECL and its subsequent amendments are passed by the NYS legislature to protect the public health and safety. DEC implements and enforces this law.
While the ECL established DEC and authorizes its programs, it is made up of broad provisions that need to be defined and made explicit. DEC accomplishes this by drafting, promulgating and enforcing its environmental regulations. DEC presents proposed regulations for public comment, a process that often includes public hearings. Take a look at some of our upcoming public comment period deadlines below, and comment by the noted deadline if interested. |
