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Metal ores and gem minerals, such as garnet, are mined chiefly in mountainous regions. Salt is extracted from rich deposits in Central New York. Mining occurs in every county in New York State except Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens and Richmond.The U.S. Geological Survey estimates the annual value of New York's mineral production in 2015 (most recent year available) at $1.43 billion, making a substantial contribution to the state's total economy. New York is among the top third in the nation in value of minerals produced.Leading Mineral Commodities Produced in New York State (Based on Value, 2015):SaltCrushed stoneConstruction sand and gravelAbout Mineral Resources in New York State:New York is the only state in the U.S. that produces wollastonite.New York ranks first in the nation in the output of garnet.New York ranks third in the production of salt.New York ranks ninth in the production of construction sand and gravel.Protecting the EnvironmentThe Division of Mineral Resources carries out the important responsibilities of protecting the environment when minerals are extracted and ensures that the land is reclaimed when mining is complete. The New York State Legislature enacted Article 23, Title 27 of the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) to achieve the policies of the State which are to ensure the environmentally sound, economic development of New York's mineral resources and the return of affected land to productive use for current and future generations. Regulations, 6NYCRR Parts 420-425, and a permitting program designed to achieve these goals have been established by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.Permits and ReclamationA Mined Land Reclamation permit is an approval to conduct regulated activities at a specific site. Permits are issued by DEC for annual terms of up to five years and may be renewed. Certain extraction of minerals in aid of construction projects or agricultural activities may not be subject to the jurisdiction of the Mined Land Reclamation Law.In New York, regulated mining operations have an approved mining plan that specifies how mining will take place, and an approved reclamation plan that provided for return to productive use. Financial security submitted by the mining permit applicant ensures that the land will be reclaimed. Since the state Mined Land Reclamation Law was enacted in 1975, more than 4,800 mines have received state mining permits and more than 2,500 mines have been reclaimed.
CDFW Guidelines for Public Records Act Requests

The Executive Order requires CDFW and WCB to post a copy of these guidelines in all their offices. Copies of these guidelines will be provided free of charge upon request.

Important Note: As of March 1, 2021, CDFW and WCB have transitioned to a new system for processing PRAs called GovQA. To use GovQA, please click the "Submit a PRA Request" button to the right.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Public Records Act process work generally using the GovQA system?

Within 10 days of receipt of a PRA request in the GovQA system, described further below, CDFW, the California Fish and Game Commission (FGC) or the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) will determine whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable public records in its possession and will notify the requester of such determination. In unusual circumstances, the 10-day time limit may be extended up to 14 additional days by written notice to the requester identifying the need for the time extension.
Unusual circumstances warranting an extension may include the following:

The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other offices that are separate from the office processing the request.
The need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request; or
The need for consultation between two or more components of CDFW/FGC/WCB having substantial interest in the organization's determination, in which case the consultation will be conducted with all practicable speed.

CDFW, FGC or WCB will make the records available as promptly as reasonably practicable. In general, the organization will usually need more time to locate and assemble a large number of records, especially when they are maintained at various locations, than to locate one or several documents.
As of March 1, 2021, CDFW, FGC and WCB adopted a new electronic system for processing PRAs called GovQA. Requesters who are seeking CDFW, FGC, or WCB documents can log into that system, create a unique password, and send and receive communications through GovQA.
The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan (Final Version)
Compared with the estimates included in the June 2022 budget plan, the administration revises its estimates of the minimum guarantee up $317 million in 2021‑22 and down $3 billion in 2022‑23. For 2023‑24, the administration estimates the minimum guarantee is $108.3 billion—$2 billion below the 2022‑23 level enacted in June 2022. The net decrease over the period is primarily attributable to lower General Fund revenue estimates, somewhat offset by higher local property tax revenue.
Includes Additional Ongoing Spending, Reduces or Delays Previous One‑Time Augmentations. Despite the drop in the guarantee, the budget package provides a total of $4.8 billion to cover an 8.22 percent statutory cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) for existing programs. Compared with the June 2022 budget plan, it also includes a net increase of $1.3 billion in constitutionally required deposits into the School Reserve, as well as a few new ongoing and one‑time initiatives. To cover these increases and avoid spending more than the guarantee, the budget package includes $3 billion in reductions or delays to several previously approved one‑time grants.
The State Appropriations Limit (SAL)
The SAL limits how the state can use revenues that exceed a certain limit. In recent years, the SAL has been an important constraint in the budget process and has impacted the Legislature’s budget decisions. This year, the SAL was not salient to the budget process because of declines in revenues, which have meant the state has more room under the limit. Figure 5 provides an overview of the SAL estimates in the budget. As the figure shows, the state is expected to have room across all years in the budget window, including $22 billion in 2021‑22, $11 billion in 2022‑23, and $15 billion in 2023‑24.

Figure 5
SAL Estimates in the 2023‑24 Budget Act
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SAL Revenues and Transfers

$256

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 Appropriations Subject to the Limit

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In other words, Equitable loaned you money so that you could pay another company to provide you with debt relief services. You may have seen Equitable’s name on your bank statement, taking money out of your account each month to pay back the loan you had with them.

	Equitable is not affiliated with the DOE and is not your student loan servicer. The payments to Equitable did not pay your student loans.
	 
What are the terms of the two Consent Orders?
	Some of the major terms are:

Equitable and the Debt Resolve Defendants are permanently banned from offering student debt relief services or providing loans or financing for any debt relief services to New York consumers, including student debt relief services.
As of August 12, 2019, Equitable stopped collecting all debts from New York consumers arising from the purchase of student loan debt relief services in New York. Equitable also cannot sell or assign those debts to anyone else for collection.
For relevant New York consumers, Equitable must also take steps to delete the debt from consumers’ credit reports.
Equitable must pay New York State $225,000.  The Debt Resolve defendants must pay New York State $250,000
	 

I got a letter in the mail with a notice that says “Notice of Equitable Acceptance Corporation’s Settlement with the New York Attorney General’s Office.” Is this letter real?
	Yes. Equitable was required to send you the letter as part of the Equitable Consent Order.
	 
The letter says I don’t owe Equitable any more money. Is this true?
	Yes. Under the Consent Order, Equitable will “forbear” or will no longer collect any amounts you would have owed under your contract after August 12, 2019. The money you owed to Equitable is different than the amounts you pay to your servicer for your student loans. You still must make payments on your student loans.
	 
I don’t understand the part of the notice where it says I may need to recertify – how do I know whether I have to and what do I have to do?
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 Quick Facts The Eastern bluebird can see an insect 100 feet away! In the fall, roosting flocks of up to 50 birds huddle together at night to stay warm. Bluebirds are one of the first birds to return north in the spring. The Eastern Bluebird was named New York's state bird in 1970. What to Watch for Size Bluebirds are about 7 inches long. Appearance The male is bright blue with white undersides and a rust-colored breast. The female is grayish blue, but otherwise similar to the male. Where to Watch Bluebirds nest in cavities in standing dead trees and in nesting boxes. Nesting boxes are set on posts five to six feet off the ground and come in pairs (one for the bluebirds, the other for the competition). Bluebirds eat insects, seeds, and berries, so look for them in fields, meadows, and orchards. Watch a clip about Bluebird Houses and check out other clips on DEC's YouTube Channel. What to Listen for A musical "chur-wi" or "tru-ly". When to Watch Bluebirds may be present year-round. Most migrate to southern states in the fall, but they will winter in New York State if they can find enough food. The Best Places to See Bluebird Click on the links below to get more information about each site. Five Rivers Environmental Education Center - Delmar, NY Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center Return to the Watchable Wildlife main page. 

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Please visit the New York State Department of Health’s COVID-19 testing website for guidelines -- coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing 

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How long will the site provide testing? 

The current site is a pop-up and full duration will be determined in the coming weeks. 

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What COVID-19 sanitizing protocols are in place?

The site will be sanitized in accordance with New York State Department of Health COVID-19 protocols. Additionally, each testing station will be individually sanitized by healthcare staff. 

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Is testing available only to residents of Roosevelt Island? 

As this site is in support of the state’s initiative to create a COVID-19 rapid testing site network to smartly and safely reopen New York’s economy, testing is equally available to New York residents. 

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Absolutely! All of our entrances, interior spaces, and amenities are ADA accessible.The swimming pool is outfitted with an ADA chair lift to carefully lower individuals into the water, the fitness center is outfitted with a secured elevator to lower individuals onto the fitness center floor, and Sportspark has an elevator that provides access to our 2nd floor. 

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In rare cases, property owners can be granted an exception or variance from a development standard, such as setback requirements or coverage limitations. A variance can only be granted for relief from a particular development standard. A variance can never be granted to allow land uses prohibited by the property's zone classification.	

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What is a use permit and when do I need one?

Certain land uses have the potential to negatively impact adjoining parcels, unless certain conditions are imposed. In those cases, conditions are imposed by use permits to ensure compatibility of land uses. Typically, these conditions limit the types of activity allowed on the parcel and limit the hours of operation. A use permit can be revoked if the property owner fails to honor the conditions of approval of the permit.	

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Each parcel within the United States has a flood zone designation as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A parcel's flood zone designation predicts the likelihood of the parcel enduring flood damage over 100 to 500 year periods. The Planning Division can provide flood zone information to interested property owners. For more information, you can contact the National Flood Insurance Program at (800) 638-6620.	

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I heard rumors about a big new condo development proposed for my neighborhood. How can I get more information? 

People who wish to develop property within the City of Dublin must first file for an entitlement application with the Community Development Department. For large developments like this, and even many smaller projects, notice regarding the hearing date for consideration of the project will be sent to property owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject property. In addition, notices of upcoming cases are published in the Public Notice section of the Tri-Valley Herald 10 days prior to any Administrative or Planning Commission public hearing.Questions regarding the status of pending projects should be addressed to the Planning Division:Community Development Department100 Civic PlazaDublin, CA 94568For more information, please call (925) 833-6610.	

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