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NY Env Conserv L § 7-0107 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 7 - Council of Environmental Advisers 7-0107 - General Functions, Powers and Duties.

§ 7-0107. General functions, powers and duties.1.  In  providing  counsel  to  the  Governor  on environmental policy   matters, the council shall:a. Advise  the  Governor  on  comprehensive  environmental  management   policy for the state.b.  At  the  request  of the Governor, provide an overview in both the   public and private sector on matters affecting the  environment,  giving   its judgment on specific matters referred to it.c.  Develop  or  cause  to  be  developed  guidelines for weighing the   complex  interrelationships  between  environmental  quality,   economic   development, and the growing population associated with economic growth.d. Study and from time to time report to the Governor on environmental   conditions and trends in the state.e.  Recommend  state environmental policies, including legislation for   implementation thereof, to improve the functioning of the state and  the   environment of the state.2.  To assist in carrying out the aforementioned functions as provided   in this section, the council may:a. Request and shall receive from  any  court,  department,  division,   board,  bureau,  commission  or  agency  of  the  state or any political   subdivision thereof, such assistance as will enable it properly to carry   out its powers and duties under this section.b. Make or recommend such special environmental studies  as  it  deems   appropriate or desirable.c.  Hold  public  and  private  hearings  for specified purposes, take   testimony, subpoena witnesses, and require production of books, records,   and papers.d. Report its findings to the Governor.
NY Env Conserv L § 7-0109 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 7 - Council of Environmental Advisers 7-0109 - Compensation.

§ 7-0109. Compensation.The  members  of  the  council shall receive no compensation for their   services but shall  be  allowed  their  actual  and  necessary  expenses   incurred in the performance of their duties.
NY Env Conserv L § 8-0101 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 8 - Environmental Quality Review 8-0101 - Purpose.

§ 8-0101. Purpose.It  is  the  purpose  of this act to declare a state policy which will   encourage  productive  and  enjoyable  harmony  between  man   and   his   environment;  to  promote efforts which will prevent or eliminate damage   to the environment and enhance human and  community  resources;  and  to   enrich  the  understanding of the ecological systems, natural, human and   community resources important to the people of the state.
NY Env Conserv L § 8-0103 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 8 - Environmental Quality Review 8-0103 - Legislative Findings and Declaration.

§ 8-0103. Legislative findings and declaration.The legislature finds and declares that:1.  The  maintenance  of  a quality environment for the people of this   state that at all times is healthful and  pleasing  to  the  senses  and   intellect of man now and in the future is a matter of statewide concern.2.   Every   citizen   has  a  responsibility  to  contribute  to  the   preservation and enhancement of the quality of the environment.3. There  is  a  need  to  understand  the  relationship  between  the   maintenance  of  high-quality ecological systems and the general welfare   of the people of the state, including their  enjoyment  of  the  natural   resources of the state.4.  Enhancement  of human and community resources depends on a quality   physical environment.5. The capacity of the environment is limited, and it is the intent of   the legislature that the government of the state take immediate steps to   identify any critical thresholds for the health and safety of the people   of the state and take all coordinated actions necessary to prevent  such   thresholds from being reached.6.  It  is  the  intent  of the legislature that to the fullest extent   possible the policies, statutes,  regulations,  and  ordinances  of  the   state   and   its  political  subdivisions  should  be  interpreted  and   administered in accordance with the policies set forth in this  article.   However,  the  provisions of this article do not change the jurisdiction   between or among state agencies and public corporations.7. It is the  intent  of  the  legislature  that  the  protection  and   enhancement  of  the environment, human and community resources shall be   given appropriate weight with  social  and  economic  considerations  in   public  policy.  Social,  economic,  and  environmental factors shall be   considered together in reaching decisions on proposed activities.8. It is the intent of the legislature that all agencies conduct their   affairs with an awareness that they are  stewards  of  the  air,  water,   land,  and living resources, and that they have an obligation to protect   the environment for the  use  and  enjoyment  of  this  and  all  future   generations.9.  It  is  the  intent  of  the  legislature  that all agencies which   regulate activities of individuals, corporations,  and  public  agencies   which  are found to affect the quality of the environment shall regulate   such activities  so  that  due  consideration  is  given  to  preventing   environmental damage.
NY Env Conserv L § 8-0105 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 8 - Environmental Quality Review 8-0105 - Definitions.

§ 8-0105. Definitions.   Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this section shall  govern  the  construction  of the following terms as used in this article: 1. "State agency" means any state  department,  agency,  board, public benefit corporation, public authority or commission.   2.  "Local agency" means any local agency, board, district, commission or governing body, including  any  city,  county,  and  other  political subdivision of the state.   3. "Agency" means any state or local agency.   4. "Actions" include:  (i)  projects  or  activities  directly  undertaken  by any agency; or projects or activities supported in whole  or  part  through  contracts, grants,  subsidies, loans, or other forms of funding assistance from one or more agencies; or projects or activities involving the issuance to  a person of a lease, permit, license, certificate or other entitlement for use or permission to act by one or more agencies;  (ii) policy, regulations, and procedure-making.   5. "Actions" do not include:  (i)   enforcement   proceedings   or  the  exercise  of  prosecutorial discretion in determining whether or not to institute such proceedings;  (ii) official acts of a ministerial nature, involving no  exercise  of discretion;  (iii)  maintenance  or  repair  involving  no  substantial  changes in exsiting structure or facility.   6. "Environment" means the physical conditions which will be  affected by  a  proposed  action,  including  land,  air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, noise, objects of historic or  aesthetic  significance,  existing patterns  of  population  concentration,  distribution,  or  growth, and existing community or neighborhood character.   7. "Environmental impact statement" means a detailed statement setting forth the matters specified  in  section  8-0109  of  this  article.  It includes  any  comments  on  a  draft  environmental statement which are received pursuant to section 8-0109 of this article,  and  the  agency's response to such comments, to the extent that such comments raise issues not adequately resolved in the draft environmental statement.   8.   "Draft   environmental  impact  statement"  means  a  preliminary statement prepared pursuant to section 8-0109 of this article.
NY Env Conserv L § 8-0107 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 8 - Environmental Quality Review 8-0107 - Agency Implementation.

§ 8-0107. Agency implementation.All   agencies   shall   review  their  present  statutory  authority,   administrative regulations, and current policies and procedures for  the   purpose   of   determining   whether   there  are  any  deficiencies  or   inconsistencies therein which prohibit full compliance with the purposes   and provisions of this article,  and  shall  recommend  or  effect  such   measures  as may be necessary to bring their authority and policies into   conformity with the intent, purposes, and procedures set forth  in  this   article.  They  shall  carry  out  its terms with minimum procedural and   administrative delay, shall avoid unnecessary duplication  of  reporting   and  review  requirements  by providing, where feasible, for combined or   consolidated proceedings, and shall expedite all  proceedings  hereunder   in the interests of prompt review.
NY Env Conserv L § 8-0115 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 8 - Environmental Quality Review 8-0115 - Severability.

§ 8-0115. 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  thereof,   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 § 14-0101 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 14 - New York Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem Conservation Act 14-0101 - Short Title.

§ 14-0101. Short title.This  article  shall  be known and may be cited as the "New York ocean   and Great Lakes ecosystem conservation act".
NY Env Conserv L § 14-0103 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 14 - New York Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem Conservation Act 14-0103 - Legislative Findings and Declarations.

§ 14-0103. Legislative findings and declarations.The legislature finds and declares that:1.   New  York's  coastal  ecosystems  are  critical  to  the  state's   environmental and economic security, and integral to  the  state's  high   quality  of life and culture. Healthy coastal ecosystems are part of the   state's legacy, and are necessary  to  support  the  state's  human  and   wildlife populations;2.  The policy of the state of New York shall be to conserve, maintain   and restore coastal ecosystems so that they are healthy, productive  and   resilient and able to deliver the resources people want and need;3.  The  governance  of  coastal  ecosystems  shall  be  guided by the   following principles:a. activities in and uses of the coastal ecosystem are sustainable;b. ecological health and integrity is maintained;c.  ecosystems'  interconnections  among  land,  air  and  water   are   recognized;d. understanding of coastal ecosystems is enhanced;e. decisions are informed by good science;f. when risks are uncertain, caution is applied; andg. broad public participation occurs in planning and decision making.
NY Env Conserv L § 14-0105 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 14 - New York Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem Conservation Act 14-0105 - Definitions.

§ 14-0105. Definitions.As used in this article:1. "Coastal waters" means lakes Erie and Ontario, the St. Lawrence and   Niagara  rivers,  the Hudson river south of the federal dam at Troy, the   East river, the Harlem river, the Kill von Kull, and Arthur  Kill,  Long   Island sound, and the Atlantic ocean, and their connecting water bodies,   bays, harbors, shallows, and marshes.2. "Coastal ecosystems" mean the resources of coastal waters and their   watersheds.3.  "Council"  means  the  New  York  ocean  and Great Lakes ecosystem   conservation council created by section 14-0107 of this article.4. "Submerged aquatic vegetation" means native underwater plants found   in coastal waters, including  but  not  limited  to,  eelgrass  (Zostera   marina),  widgeon  grass  (Ruppia  maritima),  wild celery (Vallisineria   Americana), and pondweed (Potomageton crispus).5. "Submerged aquatic vegetation  meadows"  means  those  habitats  in   coastal  waters  vegetated with one or more species of submerged aquatic   vegetation.
NY Env Conserv L § 14-0107 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 14 - New York Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem Conservation Act 14-0107 - New York Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem Conservation Council.

§ 14-0107. New   York  ocean  and  Great  Lakes  ecosystem  conservationcouncil.1. There is  hereby  created  the  New  York  ocean  and  Great  Lakes   ecosystem  conservation  council.  The  council  shall  consist  of  the   following  thirteen  members:  the  commissioners  of  agriculture   and   markets,   economic  development,  environmental  conservation,  general   services, parks, recreation and historic preservation, health, education   and transportation; the secretary of state; the president of the  energy   research  and  development authority; the president of the environmental   facilities corporation;  the  chairman  of  the  state  soil  and  water   conservation  committee;  and  the chancellor of the state university of   New York; or their respective designees.2. The commissioner shall serve as  chair  of  the  council,  and  the   deputy  secretary  of  state  for  coastal resources shall serve as such   council's executive director.3. Members of the council shall receive no compensation but  shall  be   entitled  to  reimbursement  for  any  necessary  expenses  incurred  in   connection with the performance of their duties.4. The council shall meet at least quarterly.
NY Env Conserv L § 14-0109 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 14 - New York Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem Conservation Act 14-0109 - Responsibilities of the Council.

§ 14-0109. Responsibilities of the council.The  New  York  ocean  and  Great Lakes ecosystem conservation council   shall:1. Promote the understanding, protection, restoration and  enhancement   of   New  York's  ocean  and  Great  Lakes  ecosystems  while  promoting   sustainable and competitive economic development and job creation;2. Ensure that  community  needs  and  aspirations  are  accommodated,   recognizing   the   interdependent   goals   of   community  well-being,   environmental quality and economic viability;3. Define and implement an adaptive approach  building  upon  existing   laws  and  programs to advance activities that affect coastal ecosystems   in order to ensure the coexistence  of  healthy  ecosystems  with  human   activities;4.  Integrate  and coordinate ecosystem-based management with existing   laws and programs;5. Develop guidelines for agency programs and activities  that  affect   coastal  ecosystems  to  advance the policy and principles delineated in   section 14-0103 of this article;6. Encourage scientific research and  information  sharing  that  will   inform   ecosystem-based  management  decisions  and  enhance  ecosystem   management capabilities;7. Use New York's private and public academic, research and non-profit   institutions  more  effectively  in  developing  and  advancing  coastal   ecosystem-based management;8. Facilitate regional coordination and cooperation to address complex   coastal   resource  issues  which  cross  political  and  jurisdictional   boundaries.
NY Env Conserv L § 14-0111 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 14 - New York Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem Conservation Act 14-0111 - Report to the Governor and Legislature.

§ 14-0111. Report to the governor and legislature.The  New  York  ocean  and  Great Lakes ecosystem conservation council   shall deliver a report to the governor and the legislature  by  November   first, two thousand eight which shall:1.  demonstrate  improvements  that can be accomplished in the eastern   Lake Ontario and the Long Island  great  south  bay  coastal  ecosystems   through   ecosystem-based   management   in  cooperation  with  resource   managers, local governments, industry, conservation and  community-based   organizations, and academic and research institutions;2.  define  executive  and  legislative actions necessary to integrate   ecosystem-based management with existing programs needed to advance  the   coastal ecosystem principles;3.   include   a   plan,   schedule,  and  funding  opportunities  for   implementation of executive actions necessary to advance the policy  and   principles in section 14-0103 of this article;4.  create  an  ocean  and coastal resources atlas to make information   available to the public and decision makers;5. establish a research agenda that identifies priority issues in need   of further research to enhance ecosystem-based management;6. recommend  actions  to  preserve,  restore  and  protect  submerged   aquatic vegetation populations and meadows; and7. identify opportunities for regional ecosystem-based management with   neighboring states and the federal government.
NY Env Conserv L § 14-0113 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 14 - New York Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem Conservation Act 14-0113 - State Agency Assistance.

§ 14-0113. State agency assistance.Any  state agency, department, public benefit corporation or division,   bureau or agency thereof may provide the council with  the  services  of   its  agents,  employees and facilities without charge to the council for   the purpose of carrying out this article.
NY Env Conserv L § 16-0101 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 16 - Flood Control 16-0101 - State Participation in Federal Flood Control Program.

§ 16-0101. State participation in federal flood control program.It is hereby declared that the state deems it advisable to participate   in  a  federal  program of flood control in the state of New York in the   manner hereinafter described.
NY Env Conserv L § 16-0103 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 16 - Flood Control 16-0103 - Receipt of Funds by Comptroller.

§ 16-0103. Receipt of funds by comptroller.The  comptroller  is  hereby  authorized  to  receive from the federal   government any moneys which the federal government shall  offer  to  the   state  of  New  York  for reimbursement for expenditures or otherwise in   connection with any federal flood control project in the  state  of  New   York.  The  comptroller  is authorized, upon receipt of any allotment of   moneys from the federal government for reimbursement of expenditures  or   otherwise  in  connection  with  a flood control project to deposit such   moneys to the credit of the general fund.
NY Env Conserv L § 16-0105 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 16 - Flood Control 16-0105 - Appropriation for Flood Control Purposes.

§ 16-0105. Appropriation for flood control purposes.The  legislature  may appropriate from any money in the state treasury   not otherwise appropriated for payment by the state for the costs of the   state's  participation  in  federal  flood  control  projects  and   for   engineering  connected  with  these projects including personal services   and expenses. The money appropriated shall be available for the cost  of   relocation  and  reconstruction of state highways, including structures;   for channel improvements; for check dams;  for  quarries,  gravel  pits,   spoil  banks  and  burrow  pits;  for  access roads; for camp sites; for   relocation of buildings, structures and facilities;  for  relocation  of   the  properties,  structures,  service  lines  and  connections incident   thereto of public service utilities, both publicly and privately  owned;   for relocation of railroad rights-of-way, facilities and structures; for   rights  of  way  and  for  other  related  purposes  contemplated by and   incidental to said flood control projects. The moneys appropriated shall   also be available for payment  by  the  state  for  the  relocation  and   reconstruction of streets, sidewalks, public grounds, parks, cemeteries,   water  supply  systems,  sewer systems and lighting systems of municipal   corporations, county roads and town highways, including  structures  and   including rights of way.
NY Env Conserv L § 16-0109 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 16 - Flood Control 16-0109 - Projects Authorized.

§ 16-0109. Projects authorized.The  projects herein authorized consist in general of all projects for   flood control lying wholly or partially within the  state  of  New  York   which  have  been  or  may be approved by the federal government and for   which federal funds shall be made available.
NY Env Conserv L § 16-0111 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 16 - Flood Control 16-0111 - Powers and Duties of Commissioner.

§ 16-0111. Powers and duties of commissioner.The  commissioner  is hereby authorized and directed for and in behalf   of the state to carry out the state's participation in a federal program   of flood control, to sign  all  necessary  agreements,  and  to  do  and   perform  all  necessary  acts  in connection therewith to consummate the   intent and purpose running with the approval by the  federal  government   of  flood control projects in New York state and the allotment of moneys   for such projects, if, as and when made by the federal government. He is   authorized and empowered, notwithstanding any other law of  this  state,   to carry out the provisions of this act and to perform and do such other   and  further acts not hereby specifically provided in this act as may be   necessary to carry out the projects  herein  authorized  and  so  as  to   conform  with  the  act  and  rules, regulations and requirements of the   federal government made to govern the expenditures. Work may be  carried   out by contract or by department forces or by a combination of these two   methods.  However, if the commissioner deems it to be in the interest of   the public, he may agree with a municipal corporation affected  by  such   work,  to  have  its contractor or its forces and equipment perform such   work, upon such terms as the commissioner may deem advantageous  to  the   state.  The  commissioner  shall  exercise  his  powers  and duties with   respect to the said flood control projects in a manner that will  comply   with   any  act  of  congress  applicable  thereto  and  any  rules  and   regulations made and promulgated by virtue thereof.
NY Env Conserv L § 16-0113 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 16 - Flood Control 16-0113 - Municipalities Bearing Cost.

§ 16-0113. Municipalities bearing cost.The   commissioner   together  with  the  benefiting  municipality  or   municipalities as specified in a local cooperation agreement shall carry   out the relocation and  reconstruction  of  streets,  sidewalks,  public   grounds,  parks,  cemeteries,  water  supply  systems, sewer systems and   lighting  systems,  county  roads  and  town  highways,  and  any  other   structures  or  facilities made necessary by the construction of federal   flood  control  projects.  The  total  cost  of  such   relocation   and   reconstruction  for a flood control project shall be apportioned between   the state and the benefiting municipality or municipalities pursuant  to   the  provisions of subdivision three of section 16-0115 of this article.   The commissioner of transportation shall approve any such relocation and   reconstruction on property under his jurisdiction.