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6 NYCRR Chapter Index
- Chapter I - Fish and Wildlife (Parts 1-189)
- Chapter II - Lands and Forests (Parts 190-199)
- Chapter III- Air Resources (Parts 200-317)
- Chapter IV- Quality Services (Parts 320-487)
- Chapter V - Resource Management Services (Parts 500-614)
- Chapter VI - General Regulations (Parts 615-624)
- Chapter VII - State Aid (Parts 625-638)
- Chapter VIII- Law Enforcement (Parts 641-642)
- Chapter IX - Independent Agencies within the Department (Parts 645-648)
- Chapter X - Division of Water (Parts 649-941)
- Appendices (Appendix 2-55)
Quick Links to Popular Regulations
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- Fishing
Hunting
Fish and Wildlife Management Areas and Facilities
Shellfishing (Marine Fisheries) - Permits and Registrations (Air Resources)
Open Fires
Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities
Outdoor Wood Boilers
Air Pollution Program Fees - Pesticides
- Solid Waste Management Facilities
Hazardous Waste Management Facilities - Use of State Lands
- Mined Land Reclamation
- SEQR
- Environmental Remediation Programs (Brownfields, ERP, State Superfund)
- Invasive Species
- State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)
- Dam Safety Regulations
About DEC's Regulations
DEC's regulations are found within Title 6 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR). Title 6 is divided into 10 Chapters, listed above. Follow those links for a breakdown of Parts within each Chapter.
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