The Division of Legal Affairs provides legal advice and opinions to Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) administrators and staff. Additionally, it is responsible for reviewing environmental laws and regulations, representing the department in state and federal administrative hearings, and working with the Department of Law in environmental litigation. The division is composed of three bureaus: the Natural Resources Bureau (deals with issues relating to fresh/marine waters, power plants, radiation, and pesticides), the Corporate Bureau (deals with issues relating to DEC internal administration, land acquisition, and flood control), and the Environmental Quality Bureau (deals with issues relating to solid and hazardous wastes, recycling, water and air quality/supply).
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The New York State Archives is part of the Office of Cultural Education, an office of the New York State Education Department.