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What is NYC RCNY § 3-23?

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If it appears that remediation undertaken by a Respondent cannot proceed or its effectiveness cannot be tested while a seal remains in place, the Respondent may, by written application addressed to the Executive Director or his or her designee, request that a seal be temporarily removed or stayed for a limited period.

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Effective: 8/7/2016

§ 3-23 Application for a Temporary or Limited Unsealing or Stay.

RCNY § 3-23

If it appears that remediation undertaken by a Respondent cannot proceed or its effectiveness cannot be tested while a seal remains in place, the Respondent may, by written application addressed to the Executive Director or his or her designee, request that a seal be temporarily removed or stayed for a limited period. The Executive Director or his or her designee may authorize a temporary unsealing or stay of sealing for the above specified reasons for such limited period and subject to such conditions as the Executive Director or his or her designee deems appropriate. (Added City Record 7/8/2016, eff. 8/7/2016)

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