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NY Env Conserv L § 51-0503 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 51 - Inplementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972 Title 5 - Air Quality Improvement Projects 51-0503 - Definitions.

§ 51-0503. Definitions.As used in this title, the following terms shall include and mean:1.  "Air quality improvement project." a. The upgrading of an existing   incinerator, furnace or  boiler  and  appurtenances  thereto  owned  and   operated by the state or a municipality, orb. The establishment of a solid waste recovery and management project,   as  defined in subdivision two of section 51-0903 of this article, which   directly enables permanent closure of an incinerator that  is  operating   in  a  manner  not  in  compliance with applicable air pollution control   regulations and which project in all other respects qualifies for  state   assistance pursuant to title nine of this article.2.  "Cost."  The  cost of upgrading including the cost of all systems,   facilities,  machinery  and  equipment,  engineering  and  architectural   services,  plans  and specifications, consultant and legal services, and   other direct expenses  incident  to  such  upgrading  less  any  federal   assistance received or to be received.3. "Municipality." A city, county, town, village or school district or   an  improvement  district within a city, county, town or village, or any   combination thereof.4. "Upgrading." Construction,  reconstruction,  renovation,  or  other   process  or activity necessary to insure that an existing incinerator or   furnace or boiler meets air quality emission  standards  promulgated  by   the commissioner.
NY Env Conserv L § 51-0505 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 51 - Inplementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972 Title 5 - Air Quality Improvement Projects 51-0505 - Appoval of Projects.

§ 51-0505. Appoval of projects.1.  Air  quality  improvement projects shall be undertaken pursuant to   this title only with the approval of the commissioner, and in  the  case   of  municipal  projects,  pursuant  to  an  approved  contract for state   assistance.2.  In  reviewing  projects,   the   commissioner   shall   give   due   consideration to:a.  the  urgency of the need for upgrading to meet ambient air quality   standards;b. the age and condition of the incinerator, furnace or boiler;c. the economic feasibility of upgrading;d. expected increased efficiency;e.  expected  life  of  any  public  facility  associated   with   the   incinerator, furnace, or boiler;f.   the   reduction   in  air  contaminants  required  to  bring  the   incinerator, furnace, or  boiler  emissions  into  compliance  with  the   applicable air quality standards.g.  in the case of a project defined in paragraph b of subdivision one   of section 51-0503 of this title, the matters required to be taken  into   account under sections 51-0905 and 51-0907 of this article.3.  The state share of the cost of a municipal air quality improvement   project shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the cost thereof.
NY Env Conserv L § 51-0507 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 51 - Inplementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972 Title 5 - Air Quality Improvement Projects 51-0507 - Contracts for Municipal Air Quality Improvement Projects.

§ 51-0507. Contracts for municipal air quality improvement projects.   1.  The  commissioner,  in  the  name  of  the  state,  may enter into contracts with  municipalities  to  undertake  air  quality  improvement projects,  and  any such municipality may enter into a contract with the commissioner.  Any such contract may include such provisions as  may  be agreed upon by the parties thereto, and shall include, in substance, the following provisions:   a.  An estimate of the reasonable cost of the project as determined by the commissioner;   b. An agreement by the commissioner to pay to the municipality, during the progress of construction or following completion of construction  as may  be  agreed upon by the parties, an amount, not to exceed 50 percent of the cost of the project;   c. An agreement by the municipality  (1) to proceed  expeditiously  with,  and  complete,  the  project  as approved by the commissioner,  (2)  to  operate  and  maintain  the upgraded incinerator, furnace, or boiler in accordance with applicable law and rules and regulations, and, in the case of a project defined in paragraph b of  subdivision  one  of section   51-0503  of  this  title,  the  agreement  shall  include  the provisions contemplated by paragraph c of  subdivision  one  of  section 51-0907 of this article,  (3)  to  apply  for  and  make  reasonable  efforts  to secure federal assistance, if any, for the project,  (4) to secure the approval of the  commissioner  before  applying  for such  federal  assistance,  in  order  to  maximize  the amounts of such assistance received or to be received  for  all  projects  in  New  York state,  (5) to provide for the payment of the municipality's share of the cost of the project;   d.  A  provision  that, in the event that federal assistance which was not included in the calculation of the state payment  becomes  available to   the  municipality,  the  amount  of  the  state  payment  shall  be recalculated with the inclusion  of  such  federal  assistance  and  the municipality  shall  pay  to  the  state  the  amount by which the state payment actually made  exceeds  the  state  payment  determined  by  the recalculation.   2.  In  connection  with  each  contract,  the commissioner shall keep adequate records of the amount of the payment by the state  and  of  the amount  of  federal  assistance,  if  any, received by the municipality. Such records shall be retained by the commissioner and  shall  establish the basis for recalculation of the state payment as required herein.
NY Env Conserv L § 51-0701 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 51 - Inplementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972 Title 7 - Land Preservation and Improvement Projects 51-0701 - Allocation of Moneys.

§ 51-0701. Allocation of moneys.The  moneys received by the state from the sale of bonds sold pursuant   to the environmental quality bond act of  nineteen  hundred  seventy-two   shall be expended pursuant to appropriations therefor in accordance with   the  following  allocations,  supplemented by such federal assistance as   may be available:1.  For  forest  preserve   projects,   fifty-nine   million   dollars   ($59,000,000)   of   which  fifteen  million  dollars  ($15,000,000)  is   allocated for land acquisition  in  the  Catskill  Park  and  forty-four   million  dollars  ($44,000,000) is allocated for land acquisition in the   Adirondack Park.2. Wetland preservation and restoration projects, twenty-seven million   dollars ($27,000,000) of which  four  million  dollars  ($4,000,000)  is   allocated  for  wetlands  restoration projects; eighteen million dollars   ($18,000,000) is allocated for the acquisition of five thousand  (5,000)   acres  of  tidal  wetlands;  and  five  million  dollars ($5,000,000) is   allocated for the  acquisition  of  fifty  thousand  (50,000)  acres  of   freshwater wetlands.3.   For  unique  area  preservation  projects,  ten  million  dollars   ($10,000,000) of  which  four  million  five  hundred  thousand  dollars   ($4,500,000) is allocated for projects in the Hudson Valley-Metropolitan   New  York-Long  Island  area;  three  million  dollars  ($3,000,000)  is   allocated for projects in the Central New York  area;  and  two  million   five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000), is allocated for projects in   the  Western  New  York  area. Unique area preservation projects outside   forest  preserve  counties   shall   be   undertaken   only   upon   the   recommendation  of  the  state  nature and historical preserve trust and   shall be recommended by the commissioner  for  inclusion  in  the  state   nature and historical preserve.4.  For  stream  rights  acquisition  projects,  three million dollars   ($3,000,000).5. For public access to state land  projects,  eight  million  dollars   ($8,000,000)  to  provide  access  to presently inaccessible state lands   such as the High Tor Area, Erwin Area, Capital District Area,  Pharsalia   Area,  Cicero  Swamp,  Perch  River  Area,  and  Tug  Hill Area wildlife   management lands and  reforestation  areas  in  Clinton,  St.  Lawrence,   Lewis,  Washington,  Jefferson,  Oneida, Cattaraugus, Steuben, Schuyler,   Allegany, Chautauqua, Schoharie, Broome, Delaware, Tioga,  Tompkins  and   Cortland Counties.
NY Env Conserv L § 51-0703 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 51 - Inplementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972 Title 7 - Land Preservation and Improvement Projects 51-0703 - Definitions.

§ 51-0703. Definitions.As used in this title, the following terms shall mean and include:1.  "Forest  Preserve  Project."  A  state project to acquire lands as   additions to the forest preserve  within  the  Adirondack  and  Catskill   Parks.2.  "Wetlands  Preservation  Project."  A  state  project  to preserve   through acquisition  biologically  productive  and  vulnerable  wetlands   because of their unique and irreplaceable values.3.  "Wetlands  Restoration  Project."  A state or municipal project to   renovate dikes, levies, ditches, berms and other water level  regulation   works;  to  establish  vegetation,  plants,  and  shrubs,  or such other   necessary or desirable work to achieve optimum productivity of wetlands.4. "Unique Area Preservation Project."  A  state  project  to  acquire   lands  of  special  natural  beauty,  wilderness  character, geological,   ecological  or  historical  significance  for  the  state   nature   and   historical  preserve  and  similar lands within a forest preserve county   outside the Adirondack and Catskill Parks.5. "Stream Rights Acquisition Project." A  state  project  to  acquire   fishing rights on quality streams.6.  "Public Access to State Lands Project." A state project to provide   access to  otherwise  inaccessible  reforestation,  game  management  or   multiple  use  lands through land acquisition and development of unpaved   trails.7. "Wetlands." Land and lands under water which  may  be  permanently,   temporarily  or  intermittently  covered  with  fresh  or salt-water and   commonly referred to as flood basins or flats, meadows,  marshes,  shrub   swamps, wooded swamps, swamps or bogs.8.  "Cost."  The cost of an approved project shall include engineering   and architectural services, plans  and  specifications,  consultant  and   legal  services, and other direct expenses incident to such project less   any federal assistance received or to be received.9. "Municipality." A city, county, town  or  village,  or  improvement   district  within  a  city,  county,  town  or village or any combination   thereof.
NY Env Conserv L § 51-0705 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 51 - Inplementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972 Title 7 - Land Preservation and Improvement Projects 51-0705 - Approval and Execution of State Projects.

§ 51-0705. Approval and execution of state projects.1.   State   forest  preserve,  stream  rights  acquisition,  wetlands   preservation or restoration, unique area preservation, and public access   to state lands projects shall be undertaken pursuant to this title  only   with the approval of the commissioner.2.  Such  projects  as have been approved by the commissioner shall be   executed by the department in the manner provided for by applicable law.
NY Env Conserv L § 51-0709 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 51 - Inplementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972 Title 7 - Land Preservation and Improvement Projects 51-0709 - Approval of Municipal Wetlands Restoration Projects.

§ 51-0709. Approval of municipal wetlands restoration projects.1.  A  municipal  wetlands  restoration  project  shall  be undertaken   pursuant to this title only with the approval of the  commissioner,  and   pursuant to an approved contract for state assistance.2.   In  reviewing  applications  for  municipal  wetland  restoration   projects, the commissioner shall give due consideration to:a. the urgency of need to restore such wetlands;b. the potential ecological value of such wetlands;c. the potential value of such wetlands  for  flood  and  storm  water   control and pollution and sediment filtering;d.  the  level  of  biological  productivity which will be achieved by   restoration thereof.
NY Env Conserv L § 51-0711 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 51 - Inplementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972 Title 7 - Land Preservation and Improvement Projects 51-0711 - Contracts for Municipal Wetlands Restoration Projects.

§ 51-0711. Contracts for municipal wetlands restoration projects.   1.  The  commissioner,  in  the  name  of  the  state,  may enter into contracts with municipalities owning wetlands, and any such municipality may enter into a contract with the commissioner. Any such  contract  may include  such  provisions  as may be agreed upon by the parties thereto, and shall include, in substance, the following provisions:   a. An estimate of the reasonable cost of the project as determined  by the commissioner.   b. An agreement by the commissioner to pay to the municipality, during the  progress  of  restoration or following completion of restoration as may be agreed upon by the parties, an amount equal to the actual cost of restoration or the estimated reasonable cost whichever is the lesser.   c. An agreement by the municipality  (1) to dedicate in perpetuity the wetlands to be  restored  to  assure their preservation.  (2)  to  proceed  expeditiously  with,  and  complete,  the project as approved by the department.  (3) to thereafter maintain the wetlands in the condition to which they have been restored.  (4) to apply  for  and  make  reasonable  efforts  to  secure  federal assistance for the project.  (5)  to  secure  the  approval of the commissioner before applying for federal assistance, in order to maximize the amounts of such  assistance received or to be received for all projects in New York state.   d.  A  provision  that, in the event that federal assistance which was not included in  the  calculation  of  the  state  payment  pursuant  to paragraph  b  of this subdivision becomes available to the municipality, the amount of the state payment shall be recalculated with the inclusion of such additional federal assistance and the municipality shall pay  to the  state  the  amount by which the state payment actually made exceeds the state payment determined by the recalculation.   2. In connection with  each  contract,  the  commissioner  shall  keep adequate  records  of the amount of the payment by the state pursuant to paragraph b of subdivision one of this section  and  of  the  amount  of federal  assistance  received by the municipality. Such records shall be retained  by  the  commissioner  and  shall  establish  the  basis   for recalculation of the state payment.
NY Env Conserv L § 51-0713 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 51 - Inplementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972 Title 7 - Land Preservation and Improvement Projects 51-0713 - Restriction of Alienation of Wetlands.

§ 51-0713. Restriction of alienation of wetlands.Any  wetlands  acquired  or  restored  in  part or in whole with state   moneys pursuant to this title shall not be  sold,  leased  or  otherwise   disposed  of  or used for any purpose inconsistent with the character or   value of such wetlands.No structure shall be placed thereon  except  water  level  regulation   works   necessary  to  preserve,  restore  or  maintain  the  biological   productivity thereof.
NY Env Conserv L § 51-0901 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 51 - Inplementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972 Title 9 - Solid Waste Recovery and Management 51-0901 - Allocation of Moneys.

§ 51-0901. Allocation of moneys.Of the moneys received by the state from the sale of bonds pursuant to   the  environmental quality bond act of nineteen hundred seventy-two, one   hundred seventy-five million dollars ($175,000,000)  shall  be  expended   pursuant to appropriations thereof, for municipal solid waste management   projects,  including  at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) of this   amount which shall be earmarked for resource recovery equipment,  source   separation  equipment,  or  both, for the implementation of small scale,   low-technology  approaches  to  resource  recovery,   including   source   separation  programs,  recycling  centers, composting projects and other   solid waste recovery and management projects with a design  capacity  of   less than one hundred tons per day.
NY Env Conserv L § 51-0907 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 51 - Inplementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972 Title 9 - Solid Waste Recovery and Management 51-0907 - Contracts for Municipal Solid Waste Management Projects.

§ 51-0907. Contracts for municipal solid waste management projects.   1.  The  commissioner,  in  the  name  of  the  state,  may enter into contracts with municipalities which may include such provisions  as  may be  agreed upon by the parties thereto, and shall include, in substance, the following provisions:   a. An estimate of the reasonable cost of the project as determined  by the commissioner.   b. An agreement by the commissioner to pay to the municipality, during the  progress of construction or following completion of construction as may be agreed upon by the  parties,  an  amount,  not  to  exceed  fifty percent of the cost of resource recovery equipment and source separation equipment, and twenty-five percent of the cost of disposal equipment.   c. An agreement by the municipality:  (1)  to  proceed  expeditiously  with,  and  complete,  the project as approved by the commissioner;  (2) to commence operation of the project upon its completion  and  not to  dispose  of  the  project  or  any portion thereof or change its use without the approval of the commissioner;  (3) to operate and maintain the  solid  waste  management  project  in accordance  with  applicable  law  and  rules  and  regulations  of  the commissioner;  (4) to apply  for  and  make  reasonable  efforts  to  secure  federal assistance for the project;  (5)  to  secure  the  approval of the commissioner before applying for federal assistance, in order to maximize the amounts of such  assistance received or to be received for all projects in New York state;  (6) to provide for the payment of the municipality's share of the cost of the project.   d.  A  provision  that, in the event that federal assistance which was not included in the calculation of the state payment  becomes  available to   the  municipality,  the  amount  of  the  state  payment  shall  be recalculated with the inclusion  of  such  federal  assistance  and  the municipality  shall  pay  to  the  state  the  amount by which the state payment actually made  exceeds  the  state  payment  determined  by  the recalculation.   2.  In  connection  with  each  contract,  the commissioner shall keep adequate records of the amount of the payment by the state  and  of  the amount  of  federal  assistance,  if  any, received by the municipality. Such records shall be retained by the commissioner and  shall  establish the basis for recalculation of the state payment as required herein.
NY Env Conserv L § 51-1101 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 51 - Inplementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972 Title 11 - Park Lands Preservation Projects 51-1101 - Allocation of Moneys.

§ 51-1101. Allocation of moneys.The  moneys received by the state from the sale of bonds sold pursuant   to the environmental quality bond act of  nineteen  hundred  seventy-two   shall  be  expended  in the following amounts pursuant to appropriations   therefor:1.   For   metropolitan   park   projects,   forty   million   dollars   ($40,000,000);2.  For  open  space  preservation  projects,  fifteen million dollars   ($15,000,000);3. For waterway projects, nine million dollars ($9,000,000);4. For trailway projects, four million dollars ($4,000,000).
NY Env Conserv L § 51-1103 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 51 - Inplementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972 Title 11 - Park Lands Preservation Projects 51-1103 - Definitions.

§ 51-1103. Definitions.As used in this title, the following terms shall mean and include:1.  "Metropolitan  Park  Project."  A state project to provide new and   expanded  public  recreational  opportunities  in  or  near   an   urban   population  center  to  relieve serious overcrowding and prevent further   deterioration of urban recreation systems through land acquisition.2. "Open Space Preservation  Project."  A  state  project  to  acquire   rapidly  disappearing open or natural lands in or near urban or suburban   areas necessary to serve the recreation needs thereof.3. "Waterway Project." A state project to acquire  selected  lands  on   major  rivers,  lakes,  and  coastal  waters to provide public access to   protect the right of public use of such waters.4. "Trailway Project." A state project to acquire lands and to develop   recreation trails thereon necessary  to  close  gaps  in  the  statewide   interconnecting trails network before irreversible development occurs.
NY Env Conserv L § 51-1105 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 51 - Inplementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972 Title 11 - Park Lands Preservation Projects 51-1105 - Approval and Execution of Projects.

§ 51-1105. Approval and execution of projects.1.  Metropolitan park, open space preservation, waterway, and trailway   projects shall be undertaken  pursuant  to  this  title  only  with  the   approval of the commissioner.2.  Such  projects  as have been approved by the commissioner shall be   executed by the office in the manner provided by applicable law.
NY Env Conserv L § 52-0103 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 52 - Implementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1986 Title 1 - General Provisions 52-0103 - Allocation of Moneys.

§ 52-0103. Allocation of moneys.The  moneys  received  by the state from the sale of bonds pursuant to   the environmental quality bond act of nineteen hundred eighty-six  shall   be  expended  in the following amounts pursuant to appropriations and as   specifically provided for in  titles  three,  seven  and  nine  of  this   article, and title five of article fifty-four of this chapter:1.  For  remediation  of  hazardous waste sites, as set forth in title   three of this article and for the closure of municipal landfills, as set   forth in title five of article fifty-four of this chapter,  one  billion   two  hundred  million  dollars  of  which: (i) up to one hundred million   dollars shall be made available for state assistance payments toward the   cost of the closure of municipal landfills, as set forth in  title  five   of  article  fifty-four  of  this  chapter;  and  (ii) up to one hundred   thousand dollars shall be made available  for  the  study  of  hazardous   substance  waste  disposal  sites, as defined in section 27-1316 of this   chapter; and2.  For  acquisition,  preservation  and  improvement  of  lands,  for   historic  preservation,  and for municipal parks, as set forth in titles   seven and nine of  this  article  chapter,  two  hundred  fifty  million   dollars.