The sub-series comprises 26 files arranged in alphabetical order by subject matter. The documents within each file are arranged in chronological order. The main portion of the records deals with the 1981 time period. The records dated 1980 or 1982 either dealing with the closing or the continuation of environment cases and issues were brought forward to Fulton's attention. These files document Fulton's activities and roles in his second year as the NDP's National Environment Critic as well as work and membership in environment task forces.
The sub-series contains the following record types: Incoming correspondence and attachments; Fulton's and staff's replies; notes taken during telephone conversations; clippings and photocopies of newspapers and periodicals; departmental reports; information pamphlets; government departments news releases; minutes of Canada - U.S. Environment Council reports prepared by consultants; reports prepared by the Library of Parliament Research Branch; transcript of speeches of Hon. John Robarts, Minister of the Environment; and international register of Potentially Toxic Chemicals Bulletin; Transcript of Radio Programs and excerpts of Hansards.
The issues documented in this sub-series are: Proposed Game farming in B.C.; Protection of Wildlife; Bill C-48 Oil and Gas Act; Federal Assessment Review Office (FEARO); Arctic International Wildlife; Lower Churchill Hydro-Electric Project; B.C.M.A. Environment of Health Committee; world conservation strategy; Acid Rain effects on various parts of Canada; Gardnier Toxic Waste Task Force; Hydro issues in the Stikine and Iskut Rivers Ridings; Ocean Weather Station PAPA; Parks, Terra Nova Golf Course; Kluane National Park; Jasper; Howe Sounds. POLLUTION: Development of anti-pollution technology; dumping raw sewage into the Liard River; hazardous wastes: Milfoil, Clorophenols; mine waste; mine waste disposal into Rupert Islet; disposal of laboratory radioactive waste; guidelines for the disposal of Radioactive wastes endorsed by Nuclear Energy Agency (NEC) of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development; marine radio-active dumping; Alice Arm discharge of mine tailings; pesticides and herbicides; waste disposal; Hazardous waste in Western Canada; amendments to the Shipping Act; Toxic Chemical Management Program; Article II, Purpose of the agreement between Canadian members of Parliament and the U.S. NW York State Assemblymen for the Protection of the Great Lakes and Niagara River; and transfer of dangerous goods.
