Office of General Counsel Program Policies
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) originates Program Policies in order to provide guidance to Department staff and the public on specific procedures and reporting requirements that are associated with law and regulation. Presently, the procedures found in OGC Program Policies help guide Department staff when Department staff and/or the public through the statutory processes applicable to claims and small claims (OGC 1 and 2), assists regulated entities in complying with pesticide record keeping and reporting requirements (OGC 3 and 4) and give guidance as to how and when Department staff may enter property for the purpose of carrying out their official duties (OGC 5).
More about Office of General Counsel Program Policies:
- OGC 1: Claims Procedures For The Office Of General Counsel - This document establishes the Office of General Counsel's (OGC) policy for the processing of claims for personal injury or property damage resulting from the alleged negligence or wrongful act of a State employee. It also addresses contract claims.
- OGC 2: Procedure For Handling Small Claims - This memo sets forth the procedure for handling small claims.
- OGC 3: Pesticide Recordkeeping and Reporting Of Commercial Applicators - This document establishes a policy of enforcement discretion, effective immediately, with regard to the New York State pesticide recordkeeping and reporting requirements for commercial applicators.
- OGC 4: Pesticide Recordkeeping and Reporting For Commercial Permit Holders, Including Importers, Manufacturers and Compounders - This document establishes a policy of enforcement discretion, effective thirty (30) days after publication in the Environmental Notice Bulletin, with regard to the New York State pesticide recordkeeping and reporting requirements for commercial permit holders, including importers, manufacturers and compounders.
- OGC 5: Staff Access to Property or Premises - This document establishes a policy as to how and when Department staff may enter private property for the purposes of carrying out their regulatory responsibilities.
