New York City Department of Environmental Protection
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The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is the municipal agency responsible for managing the city’s water supply, wastewater treatment, and environmental regulation to protect public health and natural resources.
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Target entity: New York City Department of Environmental Protection Context triple: [Harlem River, managedBy, New York City Department of Environmental Protection]
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New York City government
The New York City government is the municipal administration responsible for governing and providing public services to the five boroughs of New York City through its mayor, city council, and numerous agencies.
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New York City Department of Transportation
The New York City Department of Transportation is the municipal agency responsible for managing and maintaining much of New York City's transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, traffic systems, and pedestrian facilities.
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New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission is the municipal agency responsible for identifying, designating, and regulating the city’s architecturally, historically, and culturally significant buildings and sites.
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is the state agency responsible for conserving, improving, and protecting New York’s natural resources and environment, including its forests, wildlife, and public lands.
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E.
Port of New York and New Jersey
The Port of New York and New Jersey is the largest seaport on the U.S. East Coast and a major global shipping and transportation hub serving the New York metropolitan area.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: New York City Department of Environmental Protection Target entity description: The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is the municipal agency responsible for managing the city’s water supply, wastewater treatment, and environmental regulation to protect public health and natural resources.
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New York City government
The New York City government is the municipal administration responsible for governing and providing public services to the five boroughs of New York City through its mayor, city council, and numerous agencies.
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New York City Department of Transportation
The New York City Department of Transportation is the municipal agency responsible for managing and maintaining much of New York City's transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, traffic systems, and pedestrian facilities.
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C.
New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission is the municipal agency responsible for identifying, designating, and regulating the city’s architecturally, historically, and culturally significant buildings and sites.
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is the state agency responsible for conserving, improving, and protecting New York’s natural resources and environment, including its forests, wildlife, and public lands.
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Port of New York and New Jersey
The Port of New York and New Jersey is the largest seaport on the U.S. East Coast and a major global shipping and transportation hub serving the New York metropolitan area.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
environmental protection agency
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government agency ⓘ municipal agency ⓘ |
| appliesRegulation |
New York City air code
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New York City environmental regulations ⓘ New York City noise code ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| employerType | civil service employer ⓘ |
| goal |
protection of New York City’s water resources
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protection of public health in New York City ⓘ protection of the environment in New York City ⓘ |
| hasResponsibilityOver |
New York City dams and aqueducts
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New York City drinking water reservoirs ⓘ New York City sewage collection system ⓘ New York City wastewater treatment facilities ⓘ New York City water distribution system ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation |
New York City
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New York ⓘ
surface form:
New York State
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| jurisdiction | New York City ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | English ⓘ |
| locatedInTimeZone | Eastern Time Zone ⓘ |
| parentOrganization |
New York City
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surface form:
City of New York
New York City government ⓘ
surface form:
Government of New York City
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| partOf |
New York City government
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surface form:
New York City government agencies
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| responsibleFor |
New York City wastewater treatment
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New York City water supply ⓘ air and noise code enforcement in New York City ⓘ drinking water quality monitoring in New York City ⓘ environmental regulation in New York City ⓘ operation of New York City wastewater treatment plants ⓘ operation of New York City water supply system ⓘ protection of natural resources in New York City ⓘ protection of public health related to water and environment in New York City ⓘ sewer system maintenance in New York City ⓘ stormwater management in New York City ⓘ watershed protection for New York City water supply ⓘ |
| sector | public sector ⓘ |
| serviceArea |
The Bronx
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surface form:
Bronx
Brooklyn ⓘ Manhattan ⓘ Queens ⓘ Staten Island ⓘ five boroughs of New York City ⓘ |
| shortName |
New York City Department of Environmental Protection
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
NYC DEP
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| usesResource | New York City watershed system ⓘ |
| website | https://www.nyc.gov/dep ⓘ |
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Subject: New York City Department of Environmental Protection Description of subject: The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is the municipal agency responsible for managing the city’s water supply, wastewater treatment, and environmental regulation to protect public health and natural resources.
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