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Environmental Management

Environmental Management
Title Major Revision Previous Schedules Schedule Item
Natural resource inventory

and listing of open areas and wetlands, including official copy of final inventory or report, final maps, surveys, photographs and background materials and supporting documentation:
RETENTION: PERMANENT

 CO2 274; MU1 242; ED1 449; MI1 195 465
Environmental quality review records


CO2 275; MU1 243; MI1 196 466

a: Environmental impact statements and related reports:
RETENTION: PERMANENT

b: Background materials and supporting documentation used in preparing statements and reports:
RETENTION: 6 years
NOTES: Appraise these records for historical significance prior to disposition. Records with historical value should be retained permanently. In the case of environmental impact statements prepared for major projects, supporting documentation may be very valuable, and the State Archives suggests local governments consider retaining these records permanently. Contact the State Archives for additional advice in this area.
Environmental protection and natural resources management plan


CO2 276; MU1 244; ED1 450; MI1 197 467

a: Final plan and report:
RETENTION: PERMANENT

b: Background materials and supporting documentation:
RETENTION: 6 years
NOTES: Appraise these records for historical significance prior to disposition. Records with historical value should be retained permanently. Supporting documentation may be very valuable, and the State Archives suggests local governments consider retaining these records permanently. Contact the State Archives for additional advice in this area.
Fish stocking and other fishery records for lakes and streams


CO2 841; MU1 717; MI1 714 468

a: Fishery surveys, including detailed collection records:
RETENTION: PERMANENT

b: Records of fish stocking:
RETENTION: 40 years

c: Other fishery records, including notes and routine correspondence:
RETENTION: 0 after no longer needed
Lake, river, stream or watershed study files


CO2 842; MU1 718; ED1 451; MI1 715 469

a: Final and interim reports and studies, maps, photographs, significant correspondence and essential data collected as part of study:
RETENTION: PERMANENT

b: Notes, drafts, routine correspondence and non-essential data:
RETENTION: 0 after no longer needed
Flood control and beach erosion records


CO2 240; MU1 887; MI1 716 470

a: Flood insurance maps, including all updates:
RETENTION: PERMANENT

b: Other records, such as shoreline and flood hazard boundary maps, flood insurance surveys, and storm damage reports, and including records provided local officials by the State Department of Environmental Conservation, but excluding flood insurance maps:
RETENTION: 0 after superseded or obsolete
NOTES: Appraise these records for historical significance prior to disposition. Records with historical value should be retained permanently. These records may be valuable for areas in the state where beach erosion and flood control have a major impact. Contact the State Archives for additional advice in this area.