Public Commenter Name Disclosure

Summary

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is not obligated to list all names of public commenters. They must summarize the comments received and provide responses, ensuring transparency and public participation without revealing individual identities unless consent is given. The relevant regulation can be found in 6 NYCRR Part 621.10, specifically 6 NYCRR § 621.10(g), which outlines public comment procedures.

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The relevant regulation within the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) can be found in the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR). Specifically, * NYCRR Part *.* addresses public comment procedures.
- *** NYCRR § *.*(g)**: This section specifies that a summary of the comments and the department's responses must be provided, but it does not mandate listing individual commenters' names.
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