Section 164-A. Report and publication economy regulations

1.  The
  commissioner of the office of general services, in consultation with the
  state  comptroller,  shall  establish  regulations  providing  for  cost
  savings   in   the  printing  and  distribution  of  reports  and  other
  publications by agencies, departments and authorities of the  state.  To
  the  extent  that  such  reports  and  publications do not relate to the
  marketing or  advertising  of  a  service  or  product  of  the  agency,
  department  or  authority,  such  regulations shall at a minimum provide
  that such reports and other publications:
    (a) be as brief as may be practicable;
    (b) utilize uncoated recyclable paper, of a size  that  will  minimize
  paper use and waste, for printing of text and cover;
    (c) make limited use of photographs;
    (d)   be  printed  in  no  more  than  two  colors,  unless  otherwise
  specifically permitted by law, rule or regulation of the commissioner;
    (e) not use covers unless such covers are  necessary  and  appropriate
  for the protection of the document;
    (f)  be  distributed pursuant to a distribution list which is reviewed
  at least  annually  to  eliminate  duplicate,  excessive,  unwanted  and
  obsolete mailings;
    (g)  be  mailed  in  combination,  to  the extent practicable and when
  possible, with mailing of other reports and publications;
    (h) be eliminated or combined, to  the  extent  practicable  and  when
  possible, with other reports and publications.
    2.  Each  agency  or department shall, with its annual report, provide
  the state comptroller with a list of printing cost  estimates  from  all
  sources,  including  in-house facilities, the office of general services
  central reproduction unit, private printers and such other printing cost
  information as may be required by the state comptroller.
    3. Subdivision one of this section shall be implemented  in  a  manner
  that  is  consistent with the provisions of subdivisions five and six of
  section three hundred fifty-five of the education law.