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Records of the Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources, 1999-2010 (bulk 2006-2009). Accession 44696, State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.
Accession 44696 transferred by Carol B. Denson, 1111 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Va., 14 January 2010.
The constituent correspondence in Series I has been processed using minimal processing standards: the original arrangement has been maintained, the container list is brief and simple, and the records have not been refoldered and fasteners have not been removed.
In 1970, the Governor's Management Commission Study recommended the creation of six "Deputy Governors" to assist the Chief Executive in his managerial duties. Compatible functions of government were grouped under these administrative heads, who would serve as the Governor's top management team. The Office of Secretary of Commerce and Resources was created on April 8, 1972. The Secretary of Commerce and Resources was responsible for assisting the Governor in implementing policies for the conservation and use of natural resources, for promoting economic development, providing managerial guidance and direction to Commerce and Resources agencies, and developing and promoting Commerce and Resources programs and budgets. In 1984 the Secretariat was split into two separate offices, the Secretary of Economic Development and the Secretary of Natural Resources.
The Secretary of Natural Resources is a member of the Governor's Cabinet, and is appointed by the governor, and is subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. The Secretary of Natural Resources was responsible for the direction of, or had jurisdiction over, the following state agencies and boards: Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Department of Historic Resources, Marine Resources Commission, Museum of Natural History, and the Virginia Council on Indians. The Secretary of Natural Resources also served as the chairman of the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation, and was a Board Member of the Chesapeake Bay Commission. Additionally, the Secretary of Natural Resources was responsible for many smaller boards and commissions related to water control, pollution, rivers, waste management, and other environmental and recreational issues.
L. Preston Bryant, Jr., was appointed Secretary of Natural Resources in January 2006 and served for the entire administration of Governor Tim Kaine. Prior to serving as Secretary of Natural Resources, Bryant served as a member of the House of Delegates for ten years, representing the greater Lynchburg area. After the end of the administration, Bryant became a senior vice president at McGuireWoods Consulting in Richmond, Va.
This collection contains the records, 1999-2010 (bulk 2006-2009), of the Office of Secretary of Natural Resources L. Preston Bryant, Jr., during the administration of Governor Tim Kaine. There is correspondence and subject files that relate to Secretary Bryant, the state agencies that he oversees, environmental organizations that operate in Virginia, and projects initiated by Governor Kaine. Legislative files contain material related to bills that were either under the purview of the Secretary of Natural Resources or upon which the Secretary wished to comment. Special programs include correspondence and subject files primarily created by Assistant Secretary of Natural Resources Missy Neff and Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources Nikki Rovner. Finally, there are speeches given by L. Preston Bryant, Jr., at public and private events.
This collection is arranged into the following series:
I. Correspondence and subject files II. Legislative files III. Special programs IV. SpeechesWherever possible, the original order of the files has been maintained.
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR-TIM KAINE
A Guide to the Governor Timothy M. Kaine Administration Electronic Files, Email, 2002-2010 (bulk 2006-2009). The Secretary of Natural Resources Electronic Files series documents the electronic communication of the office during the Kaine administration. This series contains 48529 emails in eight (8) subseries. Subseries have been designated for: A. L. Preston Bryant, Jr. Email; B. Nikki Rovner Email; C. Jeff Corbin Email; D. Missy Neff Email; E. Carol Denson Email; F. Bill Norris Email; G. Paula Jasinski Email; and H. Kathleen Onufer Email. There are 177 protected and confidential emails that are restricted from public access per Code of Virginia, 42.1-78. Types of restricted information may include, but are not limited to: attorney-client communications, personnel information, Workmen's Compensation claims, confidentiality agreements, and settlement discussions. The Library of Virginia Email Project - Governor Tim Kaine Portal provides access to the Kaine email collection and includes guides to other Kaine administration records.
The Governor Tim Kaine Administration Web Archive Collection, 2006-2010 contains archived versions of websites for the Governor's Office, his initiative sites, and the sites of his cabinet secretaries. Also included are the related sites for the First Lady (Anne Holton), as well as the Lt. Governor (Bill Bolling), and Attorney General (Bob McDonnell and William C. Mims), two statewide officials elected in the same cycle as Governor Kaine.
The Timothy M. Kaine Administration (2006-2010) Cabinet Weekly Reports Digital Collection contains the weekly reports submitted to the Governor and Chief of Staff by the Governor's Cabinet, including the Secretaries of Administration (Viola Baskerville), Agriculture and Forestry (Robert S. Bloxom), Commerce and Trade (Patrick O. Gottschalk), Commonwealth (Daniel C. LeBlanc, Jan-Mar. 2006 and Katherine K. Hanley (Mar. 2006-2010), Education (Dr. Thomas R. Morris), Finance (Jody Wagner, 2006-2008 and Richard D. Brown, 2008-2010), Health and Human Resources (Marilyn Tavenner), Natural Resources (Preston Bryant), Public Safety (John W. Marshall), Technology (Aneesh Chopra, 2006-2009 and Leonard M. Pomata, 2009-2010), and Transportation (Pierce Homer). Also included are reports by the Assistant to the Governor for Commonwealth Preparedness (Robert Crouch), Office of Constituent Services (Marc Cheatham, 2006-2007 and Amber Amato, 2007-2010), Press Office, Policy Office and Virginia Liaison Office. Reports were submitted each Thursday and placed in a binder for the Governor that he took with him at the end of the day on Friday. A second copy of the report was made for the Chief of Staff. The level of detail varied for each cabinet officer and items of importance were highlighted by staff for the Governor. Each report contains information on legislation, Governor's initiatives/special projects, agency matters/operations, events/agency visits, audits/investigations/compliance, stakeholder issues and pending decisions. Governor Kaine wrote handwritten notes and/or marked-up some reports with post-it notes and requested follow up information from the person submitting the report. Those questions and answers are included in this series. This series provides a weekly account of the issues and policy decisions of the Kaine Administration.
The Executive Orders Digital Collection includes 110 executive orders and 9 executive directives issued by Governor Kaine.
A Guide to the Governor Timothy M. Kaine, Policy Office, Records, 2002-2010 (bulk 2006-2009). The Policy Office Records of Governor Timothy M. Kaine are housed in 174 boxes. The collection is arranged into five (5) series. Series have been designated for: I. Decision Briefs; II. Regulations; III. Legislative Files; IV. Executive Orders and Directives; and V. Policy Analyst Files. These records include agendas, decision briefs, correspondence, memorandums, legislative files, briefing books, meeting notes, subject files, reports, talking points and regulations. These records document the legislative and policy priorities of the Kaine administration (2006-2010). This collection also includes records from Governor Mark Warner's administration (2002-2006).
A Guide to the Records of the Virginia Liaison Office, 2003-2010 (bulk 2006-2009. The Virginia Liaison Office records, 2003-2009 (bulk 2006-2009), are housed in 34 boxes. The collection includes series for Director's correspondence and subject files, Policy Analyst correspondence and subject files, National Governor's Association, and Southern Governor's Association.
LIVE WEBSITES
The Virginia General Assembly's Legislative Information System contains searchable databases for bills and resolutions from 1994 to the present and reports to the general assembly. It also includes links to the Code of Virginia, Virginia Administrative Code, Constitution of Virginia, Charters, Authorities, Compacts and Uncodified Acts.
This series contains the correspondence and subject files, 1999-2010 (bulk 2006-2010), of the Office of the Secretary of Natural Resources. There is constituent correspondence on a wide range of topics, which includes the cap on menhaden fishing, the death of the bears at Maymont in Richmond, and the Governor's 400,000-acre conservation goal, among many others. There is also the correspondence and subject files of Secretary of Natural Resources L. Preston Bryant, Jr, which includes his correspondence with members of Congress, members of Tim Kaine's administration, and the general public. There is also correspondence and subject files relating to the state agencies that are overseen by the Secretary of Natural Resources: the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, the Department of Historic Resources, the Virginia Museum of Natural History, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, and the Virginia Council on Indians. Finally, there is correspondence relating to various environmental organizations that operate in Virginia as well as material relating to projects initiated by Governor Tim Kaine.
Wherever possible, the original order of folders has been maintained.
Contains correspondence from Virginians about a wide range of topics. There are a significant amount of letters relating to the cap on menhaden fishing, the death of the bears at Maymont in Richmond, and the Governor's 400,000-acre conservation goal, among many others. There are also proclamations issued by the Secretary of Natural Resources, as well as decision briefs and Freedom of Information Act requests.
Arranged by the ID number given to each constituent request.
This subseries has been processed using minimal processing standards: the original arrangement has been maintained, the container list is brief and simple, and the records have not been refoldered and fasteners have not been removed.
Contains the correspondence and subject files of Secretary of Natural Resources L. Preston Bryant, Jr. Includes the Secretary's chronological reading file, which contains the outgoing correspondence of L. Preston Bryant, Jr. There is also correspondence both to and from members of Congress about topics relating to projects of the Secretary of Natural Resources. General correspondence includes emails and letters from constituents and Secretary Bryant's response to them. Finally, there are subject files which contain correspondence, minutes, meeting material, and notes, among other items, related to various boards upon which the Secretary of Natural Resources served.
Contains correspondence and subject files relating to the state agencies that are overseen by the Secretary of Natural Resources: the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, the Department of Historic Resources, the Virginia Museum of Natural History, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, and the Virginia Council on Indians. Mission statements for each of the agencies under the Secretary's purview were taken from the website of the Secretary of Natural Resources as found in the Governor Timothy Kaine Administration Collection, 2006-2010 and as captured on 15 January 2010.
This subseries contains information that relates to all of the assigned state agencies that fall under the purview of the Secretary of Natural Resources. It includes material about agency head meetings, the Small Business, Women, and Minorities purchasing plans, and reviews of each agency's strategic plan.
Contains correspondence and subject files of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The mission of the Department of Conservation and Recreation is to "conserve, protect, and enhance their lands and improve the quality of the Chesapeake Bay and our rivers and streams, promotes the stewardship and enjoyment of natural, cultural and outdoor recreational resources, and insures the safety of Virginia's dams." Notable projects documented in this series include the Chesapeake Bay Program, the Dam Safety Program, the Land Conservation Tax Credit, and the Water Quality Improvement Fund.
Contains correspondence and subject files of the Department of Environmental Quality. The Department is "dedicated to protecting Virginia's environment and promoting the health and well-being of the citizens of the Commonwealth. We accomplish this by planning and implementing environmental programs, and by resolving issues efficiently, openly, fairly and consistently." Notable projects documented in this series include the Camden County landfill, the North Anna Nuclear Power Plant, the proposed King William Reservoir, and water quality improvements, among others.
Contains correspondence and subject files of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The Department's mission is "to manage Virginia's wildlife and inland fish to maintain optimum populations of all species to serve the needs of the Commonwealth; To provide opportunity for all to enjoy wildlife, inland fish, boating and related outdoor recreation and to work diligently to safeguard the rights of the people to hunt, fish and harvest game as provided for in the Constitution of Virginia; To promote safety for persons and property in connection with boating, hunting and fishing; To provide educational outreach programs and materials that foster an awareness of and appreciation for Virginia's fish and wildlife resources, their habitats, and hunting, fishing, and boating opportunities." Notable events documented in this series include the controversy over the trip to Africa taken by a number of employees of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and potential donations of land by private individuals.
Contains correspondence and subject files of the Department of Historic Resources. The Department's mission is "to foster, encourage, and support the identification, stewardship, and use of Virginia's significant historic, architectural, archaeological and cultural resources." Primarily contains information relating to historic preservation of various properties throughout Virginia.
Contains correspondence and subject files of the Virginia Museum of Natural History. The Museum's mission is "to interpret Virginia's natural heritage within a global context in ways that are relevant to all citizens of the Commonwealth."
Contains correspondence and subject files of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. The Commission "serves as stewards of Virginia's marine and aquatic resources, and protectors of its tidal waters and homelands, for present and future generations." Notable projects documented in this series include the proposal to introduce non-native oysters into the Chesapeake Bay and the state of commercial menhaden harvesting in the Chesapeake Bay.
Contains correspondence and subject files of the Virginia Council on Indians. The Council's mission is "to serve as the advisory board to the Commonwealth on issues affecting the Virginia Indians and to advocate for the education of the public regarding the past and present Indians of Virginia."
Contains correspondence and accompanying material mailed to the Secretary of Natural Resources by various environmental organizations. The organizations include the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, and the Virginia Seafood Council, among many others.
Contains of correspondence, legislative files and supporting documentation sent between the Secretary of Natural Resources and the Governor, covering special projects initiated by the Governor. Notable projects include the Governor's Year of Energy and Environment as well as the implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in Virginia.
Legislative files, 2006-2009, related to bills that were either under the purview of the Secretary of Natural Resources or upon which the Secretary wished to comment. Legislative action summaries include a summary of the bill; a summary of constituents who would be affected; the recommendation of the agency within the Secretary of Natural Resources as to whether the Governor should sign, veto, or amend the bill; and the recommendation of the Secretary as to whether the Governor should sign, veto, or amend the bill. Graveyard bill folders contain legislative action summaries, copies of bills, and other documentation relating to bills that did not pass the General Assembly. Enrolled bill folders contain enrolled bill reviews, which include the recommendations of the agency and the Secretary as to whether the Governor should sign, veto, or amend the bill. Finally, there is information relating to the creation of the Biosolids Expert Panel by the General Assembly and its operation.
Special programs include correspondence and subject files primarily created by Assistant Secretary of Natural Resources Missy Neff and Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources Nikki Rovner. Topics documented include Governor Tim Kaine's 400,000-acre conservation goal, the Governor's Commission on Climate Change and the Sub-Cabinet on Community Investment.
Contains speeches given by L. Preston Bryant, Jr., at public and private events. Includes the speech given by L. Preston Bryant, his notes, correspondence about the event, and promotional material relating to the event.
Chronological.