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Declaratory Ruling 08-01: Martin S. Baker September 14, 1984 (PDF Version - 603kb)

Declaratory Ruling 08-02: Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority (Peace Bridge Expansion Project) June 10, 2002

Petition of New Yorkers for Parks for a Declaratory Ruling or Advisory Opinion with respect to SEQRA and Alienation of Municipal Parkland November 30, 2007 (PDF) (123 KB)

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