NY Env Conserv L § 58-0101 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 58 - Implementation of the Environmental Bond Act of 2022 "Restore Mother Nature" Title 1 - General Provisions 58-0101 - Definitions.

* § 58-0101. Definitions.As used in this article the following terms shall mean and include:1.  "Bonds" shall mean general obligation bonds issued pursuant to the   environmental bond act of 2022 "restore  mother  nature"  in  accordance   with  article VII of the New York state constitution and article five of   the state finance law.2. "Cost" means the  expense  of  an  approved  project,  which  shall   include   but   not   be  limited  to  appraisal,  surveying,  planning,   engineering  and  architectural  services,  plans  and   specifications,   consultant   and   legal   services,   site   preparation,   demolition,   construction and other direct expenses incident to such project.3.  "Department"  shall   mean   the   department   of   environmental   conservation.4.  "Endangered  or  threatened  species  project"  means a project to   restore, recover, or reintroduce an endangered, threatened,  or  species   of  special  concern  pursuant  to  a  recovery plan or restoration plan   prepared and adopted by the department, including but not limited to the   state's wildlife action plan.5. "Environmental justice community" means a  minority  or  low-income   community  that  may  bear  a  disproportionate  share  of  the negative   environmental consequences resulting  from  industrial,  municipal,  and   commercial  operations  or  the  execution of federal, state, local, and   tribal programs and policies.6. "Flood risk reduction project" means projects that use nature-based   solutions where possible to reduce erosion  or  flooding,  and  projects   which mitigate or adapt to flood conditions.7.  "Green  buildings  project"  means  (i)  installing, upgrading, or   modifying a renewable energy source at a state-owned building or for the   purpose of converting or connecting a state-owned building,  or  portion   thereof,  to  a  renewable  energy  source;  (ii) reducing energy use or   improving  energy  efficiency  or  occupant  health  at  a   state-owned   building;  (iii)  installing a green roof at a state-owned building; and   (iv) emission reduction projects.8. "Municipality" means a local public  authority  or  public  benefit   corporation, a county, city, town, village, school district, supervisory   district,  district  corporation,  improvement district within a county,   city, town or village, or Indian nation or tribe recognized by the state   or the United States with a reservation  wholly  or  partly  within  the   boundaries of New York state, or any combination thereof.9.  "Nature-based  solution"  means  projects  that  are  supported or   inspired by nature or natural processes and functions and that may  also   offer  environmental,  economic,  and  social benefits, while increasing   resilience.  Nature-based  solutions  include  both  green  and  natural   infrastructure.10. "Open space land conservation project" means purchase of fee title   or  conservation easements for the purpose of protecting lands or waters   and/or providing recreational opportunities  for  the  public  that  (i)   possess ecological, habitat, recreational or scenic values; (ii) protect   the  quality  of a drinking water supply; (iii) provide flood control or   flood mitigation values; (iv) constitute a floodplain;  (v)  provide  or   have  the  potential  to  provide  important  habitat connectivity; (vi)   provide open space for the use and enjoyment of  the  public;  or  (vii)   provide community gardens in urban areas.11.  "Recreational  infrastructure  project"  means the development or   improvement of state and municipal parks, campgrounds,  nature  centers,   fish  hatcheries,  and  infrastructure  associated  with open space land   conservation projects. 12. "State assistance payment" means payment of the state share of the   cost of projects  authorized  by  this  article  to  preserve,  enhance,   restore and improve the quality of the state's environment.13.  "State  entity"  means  any  state  department, division, agency,   office, public authority, or public benefit corporation.14. "Water quality improvement  project"  for  the  purposes  of  this   title,  means  projects  designed to improve the quality of drinking and   surface waters.15. "Wetland and stream restoration project" means activities designed   to restore freshwater and tidal wetlands, and streams of the state,  for   the  purpose  of  enhancing  habitat, increasing connectivity, improving   water quality, and flood risk reduction.* NB Takes effect only if section 1 of part TT of chapter  59  of  the   laws of 2021 enacting the environmental bond act of 2022 "restore mother   nature" is submitted to the people at the general election to be held in   November 2022 and is approved by the majority of votes