The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is responsible for conserving and improving New York's natural resources, managing the State's fish, wildlife and marine resources, and controlling water, land and air pollution to enhance the health, safety and general welfare of the State's residents. The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2009-10 State Budget provides almost $1.6 billion for the environment. The purpose of this hearing is to review the DEC's implementation of programs funded through the SFY 2009-10 State Budget, as well as the overall impact of the Budget on the State's environmental programs.

Oral testimony will be accepted by invitation only. Ten copies of any prepared testimony should be submitted at the hearing registration desk. The Committee would appreciate advance receipt of prepared statements.

In order to meet the needs of those who may have a disability, the Assembly, in accordance with its policy of non-discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), has made its facilities and services available to all individuals with disabilities. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations will be provided, upon reasonable request, to afford such individuals access and admission to Assembly facilities and activities.

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Persons invited to present testimony at the public hearing on the impacts of the 2009-10 State Budget on the programs of the Department of Environmental Conservation to be held on December 1, 2009, or who wish to submit written testimony, are requested to complete this reply form as soon as possible and mail, e-mail or fax it to: