N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7801.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 7801.1 - Purpose and scope

(a) The people's right to know the process of government decisionmaking and the documents and statistics leading to determinations is basic to our society. Access to such information should not be thwarted by shrouding it with the cloak of secrecy or confidentiality.

(b) This Part provides information concerning the procedures by which public records of the State Energy Office may be obtained.

(c) State Energy Office personnel shall furnish to the public the information and records required by the Freedom of Information Law, as well as records otherwise available by law.

(d) Any conflicts among laws and regulations governing public access to records shall be construed in favor of the widest possible availability of public records.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7801.1