Mozilla Firefox 10+ (PC and Mac)
NOTE: This website will not work properly with browsers such as: Google Chrome and Safari. Mac users can only use Mozilla Firefox with this website.
Adobe PDF Files
Adobe Reader is required to view some areas of the OPAL website. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download it for free at: http://get.adobe.com/reader/
Pop-Up Blockers
When using this website, it is necessary for new browser windows to open automatically. If you are using a pop-up blocker, please disable it before continuing with your session (this includes pop-up blockers built into toolbars, such as the Yahoo! and Google toolbars).
Browser Settings
To use this website, you must accept cookies and have JavaScript enabled. It may also be necessary to delete temporary internet files stored on your computer. The following browser support pages will assist you in finding the method to enable cookies and JavaScript and disable the pop-up blocker.
Windows Internet Explorer: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/help
Mozilla Firefox: http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/home?as=u
Menu Bar
The left menu bar contains links to various areas within the OPAL website. If your browser supports JavaScript (and it is enabled), you can navigate further using the submenus. Please be aware that Google Chrome is not supported by this website and you will not be able to view the complete left menu bar.
Keyword Search Box
The Keyword Search box searches for permits or other informative OPAL documents. You can enter a keyword or phrase and click the "Search" button (or press the ENTER Key) to retrieve a list of all the available information matching your search criteria. The display will list all documents available. Please be aware that 
indicates that the link is for a permit, while the 
indicates some helpful information.
Business Type Search Box
The Business Type Search box searches for a particular type of business activity. Please be aware there are several ways to refer to a business type. The display will list the business type. To create a customized list of links, click on the business type.
New York State Web Banner
The New York State Banner at the top of the pages provides a link to the NY.gov Portal page, a link to a listing of all New York State agency website links, and a search box to search NY.gov.
"Expand All" and "Collapse All"
When viewing a page containing a list of information, you may see "Next," "Previous," "Expand All" and "Collapse
All" options at the top and bottom of the lists. Clicking on "Next" will bring you to the next series of items in the list, and
"Previous" will bring you back to the previously viewed list. "Expand All" will expand the list to display more detailed
information, if available, and "Collapse All" will revert the list back to its original format.