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NY Env Conserv L § 70-0115 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 70 - Uniform Procedures 70-0115 - Permit Modifications, Suspensions, Revocations, Renewals, Reissuances and Recertifications.

§ 70-0115. Permit  modifications,  suspensions,  revocations,  renewals,              reissuances and recertifications.   1. Upon the provision of notice stating the grounds for its action and giving an opportunity for hearing to the permit holder,  the  department may modify, suspend or revoke a permit.   2.  A permit holder may make written request to the department for the renewal, reissuance, recertification  or  modification  of  an  existing permit.  Such  a  request shall be accompanied by sufficient information supporting the request for the departmental action sought.  (a) In the case of a request (i) which does  not  involve  a  material change   in   permit  conditions,  then  applicable  law,  environmental conditions or technology since the date  of  issuance  of  the  existing permit,  or  (ii) for which an opportunity for public comment or hearing or both is not required by applicable law, the department  shall  on  or before  fifteen  calendar  days  after  the  receipt of a request mail a written determination to the  permit  holder  of  its  decision  on  the request. If the decision is to deny the request, the permit holder shall be afforded an opportunity for hearing and notice of such decision shall be  given  by  the  department  in  the  next  available  issue  of  the environmental notice bulletin.  (b) In the case of a request which may involve a  material  change  as described  in  paragraph  (a)  of  this  subdivision,  or  for  which an opportunity for public  comment  or  hearing  or  both  is  required  by applicable  law, the department shall on or before fifteen calendar days after the receipt of a request  mail  a  written  determination  to  the permit  holder that the request shall be treated as an application for a new permit.  (c)  In  the  case  of  a  request  for   the   renewal,   reissuance, recertification or modification of an existing state pollutant discharge elimination  system  permit  issued  in  lieu  of  a  national pollutant discharge elimination system permit the request shall be treated  as  an application  for  a  new  permit. Any other request may be treated as an application for a new permit.  (d)  In  the  case  of  a  request  for   the   renewal,   reissuance, recertification or modification of an existing permit issued pursuant to article  nineteen  of  this  chapter,  the  request may be treated as an application for a new permit.   If, pursuant  to  paragraph  (a)  or  (b)  of  this  subdivision,  the department  fails  to  mail a written determination to the permit holder within  such  fifteen  calendar  day  period,  then  the  provisions  of paragraph  (b)  of  subdivision three of section 70-0109 of this chapter shall apply.
NY Env Conserv L § 70-0121 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 70 - Uniform Procedures 70-0121 - Severability.

§ 70-0121. Severability.The  provisions of this article shall be severable, and if any clause,   sentence, paragraph, subdivision  or  part  of  this  article  shall  be   adjudged  by  any  court  of  competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such   judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder, but shall   be confined  in  its  operation  to  the  clause,  sentence,  paragraph,   subdivision  or  part  thereof  directly  involved in the controversy in   which such judgment shall have been rendered.
NY Env Conserv L § 73-0101 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 73 - New York State Canal Flood Mitigation Task Force 73-0101 - Flood Mitigation Task Force.

* § 73-0101. Flood mitigation task force.The  New  York state canal flood mitigation task force, referred to in   this article as the  task  force,  is  hereby  established  to  identify   reasonable  measures  that  can be taken to enhance flood management and   mitigation in and along the New York state canal system,  including  the   Erie  Canal  and  major  water bodies within the Oswego river basin that   contribute to the flooding of the canal,  and  to  make  recommendations   with respect to such measures.* NB Repealed 120 days after the New York State canal flood mitigation   task force has submitted its completed report (see ch. 456/2007 §2)
NY Env Conserv L § 73-0103 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 73 - New York State Canal Flood Mitigation Task Force 73-0103 - Definitions.

* § 73-0103. Definitions.When used in this article:1. "Adaptive measures" means any adjustment, whether passive, reactive   or anticipatory, that may be taken to ameliorate the anticipated adverse   consequences associated with flood events.2.  "Flood  control  study  sector"  means  a particular aspect of the   natural or built environment, economy, or society that could potentially   be adversely impacted by flood events. Such term includes,  but  is  not   limited  to,  stream  and  river  banks,  locks  and  dams, wetlands and   waterfront areas, water resources, transportation infrastructure,  water   supply and wastewater infrastructure, human health, recreation, tourism,   power generation and business, residential, farm and municipal sectors.3.  "Flood  event"  means  an overflow or inundation that comes from a   river or other body of  water,  whether  caused  by  rainfall,  waterway   operation,  dam  break,  water  runoff  or  other  means,  and causes or   threatens damage.4.  "Canal  system"  shall  mean  the  canal  waterways,   lands   and   infrastructure as set out in section two of the canal law.* NB Repealed 120 days after the New York State canal flood mitigation   task force has submitted its completed report (see ch. 456/2007 §2)
NY Env Conserv L § 73-0107 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 73 - New York State Canal Flood Mitigation Task Force 73-0107 - Task Force Duties.

* § 73-0107. Task force duties.   The role of the task force includes, but is not limited to:   1.  Conduct an in-depth examination of flood control study sectors and issues  related  to  floodplain  management,  flood  control  and  flood mitigation in and along the canal system including:  (a)  Adaptive  measures  that  can be taken to mitigate flood damages, including but not limited to feasible floodplain management  activities, wetland restoration, flood control structures, communication systems and structures and associated costs;  (b)   Evaluation   which   should   include  impacts  on  agriculture, transportation, land use, health, insurance and economic sectors such as shipping, fisheries, power generation, tourism, and recreation.  Impacts on  infrastructure,  including  bridges,  low-lying  roads, dams, locks, causeways, water and wastewater treatment  plants  and  docks  shall  be included in the evaluation; and  (c)  Evaluation of canal operation procedures and plans which may have a direct or indirect impact on flood  mitigation  and  flood  management including,  but  not limited to, debris management, communication, water management and flood response.   2. Evaluation and  assessment  of  any  flood  control  or  mitigation measures  identified in terms of feasibility, economic and public health impacts, and  effectiveness,  as  well  as  identifying  impediments  to implementing  flood  control and mitigation measures and where possible, actions that could be taken to resolve these issues.   3. The department and the canal corporation  shall  provide  the  task force  with such facilities, assistance and data as will enable the task force to carry out  its  powers  and  duties.  Additionally,  all  other agencies  of  the state or subdivisions thereof shall, at the request of the chair provide the task force with such facilities,  assistance,  and data as will enable the task force to carry out its powers and duties.   4. The task force shall have the power to:  (a) Contract for professional and technical assistance and advice;  (b)  Contract  for and accept assistance including, but not limited to gifts, grants, easements, and loans of funds, real property and personal property from the federal government or any agency or instrumentality of the state, or from any other public or private source to comply, subject to the provisions  of  this  article,  with  the  terms  and  conditions thereof,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  division  of  the budget. Notwithstanding the provisions of section eleven of  the  state  finance law,  the  task  force  may  accept gifts, grants, devises and bequests, whether conditional or unconditional with the approval of  the  director of the budget; and  (c) Conduct scientific and environmental studies.   * NB Repealed 120 days after the New York State canal flood mitigation task force has submitted its completed report (see ch. 456/2007 §2)
NY Env Conserv L § 75-0107 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 75 - Climate Change 75-0107 - Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits.

§ 75-0107. Statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits.1.  No  later  than one year after the effective date of this article,   the department shall, pursuant  to  rules  and  regulations  promulgated   after  at least one public hearing, establish a statewide greenhouse gas   emissions limit as a percentage of 1990 emissions, as estimated pursuant   to section 75-0105 of this article, as follows:a. 2030: 60% of 1990 emissions.b. 2050: 15% of 1990 emissions.2. Greenhouse gas emission limits shall be measured in units of carbon   dioxide  equivalents  and  identified  for  each  individual   type   of   greenhouse gas.3.  In  order  to ensure the most accurate determination feasible, the   department shall utilize the best available  scientific,  technological,   and  economic  information  on greenhouse gas emissions and consult with   the council, stakeholders, and the public in order to  ensure  that  all   emissions   are  accurately  reflected  in  its  determination  of  1990   emissions levels.4. In order to comply with  the  statewide  greenhouse  gas  emissions   limits  promulgated  pursuant  to this section, a source may utilize the   alternative compliance mechanism  established  pursuant  to  subdivision   four of section 75-0109 of this article. The use of such mechanism shall   be in accordance with the provisions of that subdivision.
NY Env Conserv L § 75-0113 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 75 - Climate Change 75-0113 - Value of Carbon.

§ 75-0113. Value of carbon.1.  No  later  than one year after the effective date of this article,   the department, in consultation with the New York state energy  research   and  development  authority, shall establish a social cost of carbon for   use by state agencies, expressed in terms of dollars per ton  of  carbon   dioxide equivalent.2. The social cost of carbon shall serve as a monetary estimate of the   value  of  not emitting a ton of greenhouse gas emissions. As determined   by the department, the social cost of carbon may be  based  on  marginal   greenhouse gas abatement costs or on the global economic, environmental,   and  social  impacts  of  emitting  a  marginal  ton  of  greenhouse gas   emissions into the atmosphere, utilizing a range of appropriate discount   rates, including a rate of zero.3. In developing the social  cost  of  carbon,  the  department  shall   consider prior or existing estimates of the social cost of carbon issued   or  adopted by the federal government, appropriate international bodies,   or other appropriate and reputable scientific organizations.
NY Env Conserv L § 75-0117 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 75 - Climate Change 75-0117 - Investment of Funds.

§ 75-0117. Investment of funds.State  agencies,  authorities  and  entities, in consultation with the   environmental justice working group  and  the  climate  action  council,   shall,  to  the  extent  practicable,  invest  or  direct  available and   relevant programmatic resources in a manner designed to achieve  a  goal   for  disadvantaged  communities  to  receive  forty  percent  of overall   benefits of spending on clean energy  and  energy  efficiency  programs,   projects  or investments in the areas of housing, workforce development,   pollution   reduction,   low   income   energy    assistance,    energy,   transportation   and   economic   development,  provided  however,  that   disadvantaged communities shall receive no less than thirty-five percent   of  the  overall  benefits  of  spending  on  clean  energy  and  energy   efficiency  programs,  projects or investments and provided further that   this section shall not alter funds already contracted or committed as of   the effective date of this section.
NY Env Conserv L § 75-0119 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 75 - Climate Change 75-0119 - Implementaion Reporting.

§ 75-0119. Implementation reporting.1.  The  department  in  consultation with the council shall, not less   than  every  four  years,  publish  a   report   which   shall   include   recommendations regarding the implementation of greenhouse gas reduction   measures.2. The report shall, at minimum, include:a.  Whether the state is on track to meet the statewide greenhouse gas   emissions limits established in section 75-0107 of this article.b. An assessment of existing regulations and whether modifications are   needed to ensure fulfillment of the statewide greenhouse  gas  emissions   limits.c.  An  overview  of  social  benefits  from  the regulations or other   measures,  including  reductions  in  greenhouse   gas   emissions   and   copollutants,  diversification  of energy sources, and other benefits to   the economy, environment, and public health.d. An overview of compliance costs for regulated entities and for  the   department and other state agencies.e.  Whether  regulations  or  other  greenhouse gas reduction measures   undertaken are equitable, minimize costs and maximize the total benefits   to the state, and encourage early action.f. Whether activities undertaken  to  comply  with  state  regulations   disproportionately   burden   disadvantaged  communities  as  identified   pursuant to section 75-0111 of this article.g. An assessment of local benefits and impacts of  any  reductions  in   co-pollutants  related  to  reductions in statewide and local greenhouse   gas emissions.h. An assessment of disadvantaged communities' access to or  community   ownership  of  the services and commodities identified in section six of   the chapter of the laws  of  two  thousand  nineteen  which  added  this   article.i. Whether entities that have voluntarily reduced their greenhouse gas   emissions   prior   to   the  implementation  of  this  article  receive   appropriate credit for early voluntary reductions.j. Recommendations for future regulatory and policy action.3. In preparing this report,  the  department  shall,  at  a  minimum,   consult  with  the  council,  and  the  climate  justice  working  group   established in section 75-0111 of this article.4. The report shall  be  published  and  posted  on  the  department's   website.
NY Exec L § 1 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 1 - Short Title 1 - This Chapter Shall Be Known as the "Executive law."

§ 1. This chapter shall be known as the "Executive Law."
NY Exec L § 2 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 2 - Governor 2 - Office and Residence of Governor.

§ 2. Office  and  residence  of governor.   The office of the governor   shall be known as the executive  chamber,  and  his  residence,  as  the   executive mansion.
NY Exec L § 3 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 2 - Governor 3 - Acting Governor.

§ 3. Acting governor.  Every provision of law relating to the governor   shall extend to the lieutenant-governor, to the president of the senate,   and  to  the  speaker  of  the  assembly  respectively,  while acting as   governor in pursuance of law.
NY Exec L § 4 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 2 - Governor 4 - Secretary and Counsel to the Governor.

§ 4. Secretary  and  counsel  to  the  governor.    A secretary to the   governor shall be appointed by the governor, and shall receive a  salary   to  be fixed by the governor within the amount appropriated therefor. It   shall be the duty of such secretary to assist the  governor  in  matters   pertaining  to  the  executive department and perform such duties as the   governor may assign to  him.  The  governor  may  also  appoint  and  at   pleasure  remove a counsel to the governor who shall receive a salary to   be fixed by the governor within the  amount  appropriated  therefor.  It   shall  be  the  duty of such counsel to advise the governor in regard to   the constitutionality, consistency and legal effect of  bills  presented   to  the  governor for his approval and on matters involving the exercise   of executive clemency and such other legal matters as may be referred to   him by the governor.
NY Exec L § 4-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 2 - Governor 4-A - Chief Diversity Officer.

§  4-a.  Chief  diversity  officer.  A chief diversity officer for the   state shall be appointed by the governor and shall receive a  salary  to   be  fixed  by  the governor within the amount appropriated therefor. The   chief diversity officer's responsibilities shall include the following:1. Advise and assist the governor in formulating policies relating  to   workforce diversity and minority and women's business enterprises;2.  Work  with  the  director  of the division of minority and women's   business development  to  prepare  an  annual  plan  for  ensuring  full   compliance with article fifteen-a of the executive law by state agencies   and the use of diversity practices by such agencies;3.  Advise  the  governor  and  the  agencies  regarding  any measures   necessary to ensure full  compliance  with  article  fifteen-a  of  this   chapter and use of diversity practices by state public authorities;4.  Serve  as  a  member  of the state procurement council established   under section one hundred sixty-one of the state finance law;5. Serve as the governor's  liaison  with  organizations  representing   minority  and  women-owned  business enterprises and other organizations   related to diversity in the state workforce and in state contracting;6. Serve as the governor's liaison  to  the  small  business  advisory   council  for  issues  related to the creation of a diverse workforce and   state  procurement  practices  relating  to  minority  and   women-owned   business enterprises;7.  Review  and  consult  with  the  director  of minority and women's   business  development  regarding  policies  relating  to  minority   and   women-owned  business enterprise contract specialists at state agencies;   and8. Engage in other actions assigned to him  or  her  by  the  governor   relating  to diversity in hiring or promotion of the state workforce and   in encouraging diversity practices and compliance with article fifteen-a   of this chapter in procurement.
NY Exec L § 5 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 2 - Governor 5 - Executive Records.

§ 5. Executive  records.    The governor shall cause to be kept in the   executive chamber or in the appropriate state office:1. Journals of the daily transactions of his office.2. Registers, containing classified statements of such transactions.3.  Separate  registers  containing  classified  statements   of   all   applications for pardon, commutation or other executive clemency, and of   his action thereon.4.  An  account  of his official expenses and disbursements, including   the incidental expenses of his department.5. Files of all official records upon which applications for executive   clemency are founded; of statements made by judges to him; of  sentences   to death and of the testimony in capital cases; and of such other papers   relating  to  the  transactions  of  his  office as are deemed by him of   sufficient value for preservation.
NY Exec L § 6 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 2 - Governor 6 - Examination and Inspection by the Governor.

§ 6. Examination  and  inspection  by  the governor.   The governor is   authorized at any time, either in person  or  by  one  or  more  persons   appointed  by  him  for  the  purpose,  to  examine  and investigate the   management and affairs of any department, board, bureau or commission of   the state. The  governor  and  the  persons  so  appointed  by  him  are   empowered  to  subpoena  and  enforce  the  attendance  of witnesses, to   administer oaths and examine witnesses under oath  and  to  require  the   production  of any books or papers deemed relevant or material. Whenever   any person so appointed shall not be regularly in  the  service  of  the   state his compensation for such services shall be fixed by the governor,   and  said  compensation  and all necessary expenses of such examinations   and  investigations  shall  be  paid  from  the  treasury  out  of   any   appropriations  made  for the purpose upon the order of the governor and   the audit and warrant of the comptroller.Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of any general, special  or   local  law,  charter,  administrative  code  or  other  statute, service   rendered by a person appointed by the governor pursuant to this  section   shall  not  constitute or be deemed state service or re-entry into state   service under the civil service law, the retirement and social  security   law or under any charter, administrative code, or other general, special   or  local  law  relating  to  a state or municipal retirement or pension   system so as to suspend, impair or otherwise affect  or  interfere  with   the  pension  or  retirement  status, rights, privileges and benefits of   such person under any such system or to interfere with the right of such   person or his beneficiary to receive any pension or annuity benefits  or   death  benefits  by reason of the selection of any option under any such   system.
NY Exec L § 7 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 2 - Governor 7 - Limited Operation of Holiday.

§ 7. Limited  operation  of  holiday.    The  governor  in issuing any   proclamation appointing any day as a holiday or as a day of thanksgiving   or fasting and prayer  or  other  religious  observance,  under  section   twenty-four  of  the  general  construction  law  is  authorized, in his   discretion, to limit or  restrict  the  effect  and  operation  of  such   proclamation  to  any  city  or  county  to be designated by him in such   proclamation.