DEC's environmental programs write permits and monitor the safety of the air, water, and land around businesses and facilities across the state. A location may have some of the following document types, all of which are publicly available:
- Permits to release substances to the water or air
- Permits to store chemicals, petroleum, or waste or transport it to another location
- Testing and monitoring of the water, air, and land for contaminants
- Cleanup plans and reports