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NY Env Conserv L § 56-0511 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 56 - Implementation of the Clean Water/clean Air Bond Act of 1996 Title 5 - Environmental Restoration Projects 56-0511 - Change of Use.

§ 56-0511. Change of use.   1.  At  least  sixty  days  before the start of physical alteration or construction constituting a change of use at a property investigated  or remediated under an environmental restoration project, or at least sixty days  before  a  change  of  use  at  such  a property not involving any physical alteration or construction, as the case may be, the  person  or entity  proposing  to  make  a  change  of  use  shall  provide  written notification to the department and the clerks of the  county  and  other municipalities in which such property is located.   2.  No  person shall engage in any activity at a property investigated or remediated under an environmental restoration  project  that  is  not consistent  with  restrictions  placed  upon the use of the property, or that will, or that reasonably is anticipated to:  prevent  or  interfere significantly  with a proposed, ongoing, or completed project; or expose the public health or the environment to a significantly increased threat of harm or damage from such property.  If  the  commissioner  determines that a proposed change of use is prohibited pursuant to this section, he or  she  shall,  within  forty-five  days  after receipt of the complete notice required by this section, provide the person giving  such  notice with  a  written  determination  that  such  change  of  use will not be authorized, together with the reasons for such determination.   3. For the purposes of this section:  (i) "change of use" means the transfer of title  to  all  or  part  of property  subject  to an environmental restoration project, the erection of any structure on such property, and the creation of a park  or  other public  or  private  recreational  facility  on  such  property,  or any activity that is  likely  to  disrupt  or  expose  contamination  or  to increase  direct  human  exposure; or any other conduct that will or may tend  to  significantly  interfere  with   an   ongoing   or   completed environmental restoration project.  (ii)  "complete  notice"  means  a notice that adequately apprises the department of the contemplated physical alteration of the  property  and how  such  alteration  may  affect  the property's proposed, ongoing, or completed project, or of the proposed new owner's ability  to  implement the engineering and institutional controls associated with the property.
NY Env Conserv L § 56-0513 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 56 - Implementation of the Clean Water/clean Air Bond Act of 1996 Title 5 - Environmental Restoration Projects 56-0513 - Permit Waivers.

§ 56-0513. Permit waivers.1.  The  department shall be exempt from the requirement to obtain any   state or local permit or other authorization for any activity needed  to   implement  a  project to investigate or remediate contamination pursuant   to this title; provided that the activity is conducted in a manner which   satisfies all substantive  technical  requirements  applicable  to  like   activity conducted pursuant to a permit.2.   The  department,  by  and  through  the  commissioner,  shall  be   authorized to  exempt  any  agent,  consultant,  or  contractor  of  the   department  from  the requirement to obtain any state or local permit or   other authorization for any activity needed to implement  a  project  to   investigate  or remediate contamination pursuant to this title; provided   that  the  activity  is  conducted  in  a  manner  which  satisfies  all   substantive technical requirements applicable to like activity conducted   pursuant to a permit.
NY Env Conserv L § 56-0601 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 56 - Implementation of the Clean Water/clean Air Bond Act of 1996 Title 6 - Air Quality Projects 56-0601 - Allocation of Monies.

§ 56-0601. Allocation of monies.Of the monies received by the state from the sale of bonds pursuant to   the  Clean  Water/Clean Air Bond Act of 1996, two hundred thirty million   dollars ($230,000,000), of which five million dollars ($5,000,000) shall   be available for diesel-fueled school bus retrofit  equipment  projects,   shall be used to fund air quality projects as set forth in this title.
NY Env Conserv L § 56-0603 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 56 - Implementation of the Clean Water/clean Air Bond Act of 1996 Title 6 - Air Quality Projects 56-0603 - State Clean-Fueled Vehicle Projects.

§ 56-0603. State clean-fueled vehicle projects.1.   The office of general services is authorized, consistent with the   strategy developed pursuant to subdivision three of section two  hundred   one-a of the executive law, to conduct a project to acquire clean-fueled   vehicles  and  to  develop  and  acquire  the  associated infrastructure   including depot construction.2.  For the purposes of this section, the term "clean-fueled  vehicle"   shall  mean  any  motor  vehicle  as  defined  in  section  one  hundred   twenty-five of the vehicle  and  traffic  law,  that  uses  electricity,   including  electricity  generated  from  solar  energy, either stored or   generated on-board, as its primary motive force, or that  is  fueled  by   compressed natural gas, propane, methanol, hydrogen or ethanol.
NY Env Conserv L § 56-0607 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 56 - Implementation of the Clean Water/clean Air Bond Act of 1996 Title 6 - Air Quality Projects 56-0607 - Other Air Quality Projects.

§ 56-0607. Other air quality projects.Of monies received by the state from the sale of bonds pursuant to the   Clean  Water/Clean  Air  Bond  Act of 1996, up to twenty million dollars   ($20,000,000) shall be  available  for  disbursements  for  air  quality   projects pursuant to this section.The  commissioner  is  authorized  in  consultation  with  other state   agencies as may be necessary, to make state assistance  payments  or  to   enter  into  contracts  in  the name of the state for projects that will   enhance the quality of the  state's  environment  and  the  state's  air   quality.
NY Env Conserv L § 56-0609 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 56 - Implementation of the Clean Water/clean Air Bond Act of 1996 Title 6 - Air Quality Projects 56-0609 - Clean Air for Schools Projects.

§ 56-0609. Clean air for schools projects.   1. Of the monies received by the state from the sale of bonds pursuant to  the  Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act of 1996, one hundred twenty-five million dollars ($125,000,000) shall be available for disbursements  for clean air for schools projects.   The  power  authority is authorized to undertake clean air for schools projects  for  elementary,  middle  and  secondary  schools.  The  power authority  may undertake such projects in cooperation with local gas and electric corporations and/or energy service companies.   For the purposes of this section, "clean  air  for  schools  projects" shall mean projects to improve air quality by schools including, but not limited  to,  projects  that  replace  coal-fired  furnaces  and heating systems with furnaces and systems fired by oil or gas.   2. Any school district may make an application to the power  authority for  state  assistance  payments  from  funds  made available under this article toward the costs of clean air for schools projects.   a. The power authority shall review such applications and may approve, deny, or recommend modifications thereto, consistent with applicable law and consistent with criteria, standards, or rules  and  regulations,  as the  power  authority  may  establish, relative to such projects. In the event that an application is denied, the power authority shall  provide, in writing, reasons for the denial to the applicant.   b.  In reviewing such applications, the power authority shall give due consideration to the following criteria:  (i) the extent to which the project provides the greatest  improvement in   air   quality  both  within  the  school  and  in  the  surrounding neighborhood;  (ii) the age of the system being replaced; and  (iii)  the  potential  for  energy  cost   savings   from   efficiency improvements.   c. Upon approval of an application, the power authority may enter into a contract with the school district to undertake a clean air for schools project.   3.   Notwithstanding  any  provision  of  law  to  the  contrary,  the comptroller is authorized and directed to  release  monies  constituting state  assistance  payments, in amounts set forth in a schedule approved by the director of the budget, to the power authority for  the  purposes authorized  by  this  section.  Any monies constituting state assistance payments  made  available  to  the  power  authority  for  the  purposes specified  by  this  section shall not be subject to the requirements of section one thousand thirteen of the public authorities law.
NY Env Conserv L § 56-0611 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 56 - Implementation of the Clean Water/clean Air Bond Act of 1996 Title 6 - Air Quality Projects 56-0611 - Environmental Compliance Projects.

§ 56-0611. Environmental compliance projects.Of  moneys  made  available  under  this  title thirty million dollars   ($30,000,000) shall be made  available  for  state  assistance  payments   through the environmental facilities corporation to villages, towns, and   cities  with  a  population of less than one million, for small business   environmental compliance assistance projects which enhance  the  quality   of  the  air of the state through compliance with environmental laws and   regulations, or by remedy or prevention of environmental deficiencies.1. The  president  of  the  environmental  facilities  corporation  is   authorized  to provide state assistance payments to villages, towns, and   cities with a population of less than one million, for implementation of   small  business  environmental  compliance  assistance  projects   which   enhance the quality of the air of the state.2.  A  village,  town,  and  city  with  a population of less than one   million may submit an application to the president,  in  such  form  and   manner  as  the  president  may  require,  for state assistance payments   toward the cost of environmental compliance assistance projects.3. Upon receipt of a request for a state assistance  application,  the   president  shall  review  the  request  and, within ninety days from the   receipt of a complete application, may approve, disapprove, or recommend   modifications  thereto  consistent   with   applicable   law   criteria,   standards, or rules and regulations relative to such projects.
NY Env Conserv L § 57-0101 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 57 - Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve Act Title 1 - Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve Act 57-0101 - Short Title.

§ 57-0101. Short title.This  title  shall  be known and may be cited as the "Long Island Pine   Barrens maritime reserve act".
NY Env Conserv L § 57-0103 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 57 - Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve Act Title 1 - Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve Act 57-0103 - Legislative Declaration.

§ 57-0103. Legislative declaration.The  legislature  hereby  declares  it to be in the public interest to   protect and manage the Pine Barrens-Peconic Bay system, in the county of   Suffolk, by establishing a Long Island Pine Barrens maritime reserve. It   is further in the public interest to establish  a  council  made  up  of   representatives  of  state and local governments and private citizens to   prepare a comprehensive management  plan  and  make  recommendations  to   preserve,  protect  and  enhance the natural, recreational, economic and   educational values of the region, which the state and local  governments   may  adopt.  In  addition,  it  is  further  in  the  public interest to   establish a commission made up of a  governor's  appointee,  the  county   executive  of  Suffolk  county  and  the  supervisors  of  the  towns of   Brookhaven,  Riverhead  and  Southampton   to   prepare,   oversee   and   participate  in  the implementation of a comprehensive land use plan for   the Central Pine Barrens area to guide development therein in  a  manner   suitable to the needs for preservation of the core preservation area and   compatible growth and development in the compatible growth area.
NY Env Conserv L § 57-0109 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 57 - Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve Act Title 1 - Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve Act 57-0109 - Establishment of Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve; Core Preservation Area and Compatible Growth Area.

§ 57-0109. Establishment  of  Long Island Pine Barrens maritime reserve;core preservation area and compatible growth area.1. The region  encompassing  and  distinguished  by  the  Peconic  Bay   system,   lands  which  gather  and  transmit  precipitation  as  either   groundwater or runoff into the Peconic Bay system,  lands  characterized   by  the  growth  of pitch pine, dwarf pine and/or scrub oak pine barrens   including lands currently under  the  review  and  jurisdiction  of  the   Suffolk  county  Pine  Barrens  review  commission  and  lands  used  in   traditional  patterns  for  agriculture,  finfishing,  shellfishing  and   tourism  and  made  up  of  all lands and waters located in the towns of   Riverhead, Southold, Shelter Island, Southampton and  East  Hampton  and   the portion of the town of Brookhaven east of a north south line defined   by  extending  County  Road  83  to  the northern most and southern most   extension to their respective water boundaries of  Brookhaven  town  and   the town's incorporated villages is hereby established and designated to   be the Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime reserve.2. Within the reserve and within forty-five days of the effective date   of  this  subdivision,  the  commission shall file with the secretary of   state the  maps  of  the  Central  Pine  Barrens  area  classifying  and   depicting  the  core  preservation  area as defined, which comprises the   largest essentially intact areas of undeveloped  pine  barrens  ecology,   and the compatible growth area where appropriate patterns of development   and  regional  growth shall be permitted and shall file a certified copy   thereof with the county clerk of Suffolk county and the  clerk  of  each   town  or  village  whose boundaries are included within the Central Pine   Barrens area. Notice of the filing and availability of such map shall be   published at least twice in the paper  of  general  circulation  in  the   county   of  Suffolk.  An  affected  property  owner  may  petition  the   commission for precise delineation  or  adjustment  of  boundary  as  it   applies   to   the   affected   property.   The  commission  shall  have   discretionary powers to modify the boundaries of the  core  preservation   area  by  up  to  three  hundred  feet  as  circumstances  warrant after   notification to  the  affected  property  owner  or  owners,  except  no   boundary  defined  by  a  state  or county highway or navigable waterway   shall be modified to extend beyond such highway or waterway.
NY Env Conserv L § 57-0111 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 57 - Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve Act Title 1 - Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve Act 57-0111 - Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve Council.

§ 57-0111. Long Island Pine Barrens maritime reserve council.1.  There  is hereby established, within the department, a Long Island   Pine Barrens maritime reserve council to help local governments and  the   state coordinate the efforts of all municipal, county, state and federal   agencies  involved  in the management of the preserve and to oversee and   prepare a comprehensive intergovernmental management plan for  the  Long   Island   Pine   Barrens  maritime  reserve  that  the  state  and  local   governments may adopt.2. The council shall be composed  of  seventeen  voting  members.  The   governor shall appoint three members. The county executive of the county   of Suffolk, with the advice and consent of the county legislature, shall   appoint  four  members.  The town supervisors of the towns of Riverhead,   Southold, Shelter Island, Southampton, East Hampton and Brookhaven shall   each appoint one member. The commissioner or his or  her  designee,  the   commissioner  of  parks,  recreation and historic preservation or his or   her designee, the secretary of state or his or her designee for purposes   of matters related to coastal resources and the commissioner of economic   development or his or her designee for purposes of tourism  shall  serve   as  ex-officio  members. All members, except ex-officio members shall be   residents of the county of Suffolk and shall have demonstrated expertise   in the functional areas to be addressed by the commission.  All  initial   appointments  shall  be  made within sixty days of the effective date of   this title.3. Members of the council shall serve for  a  term  of  two  years  or   thereafter  until  a  successor  is  appointed.  A  chairperson shall be   designated by the governor. The council shall elect  a  vice-chairperson   and  such  other  officers  as  it  may  determine are necessary for the   conduct of its duties.4. Ten members of the council shall constitute a quorum.5. The members of the council shall serve without compensation.
NY Env Conserv L § 57-0113 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 57 - Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve Act Title 1 - Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve Act 57-0113 - Duties of the Council.

§ 57-0113. Duties of the council.The council shall have the following powers and duties:1. to conduct scientific and environmental studies;2.  to  review  and  approve proposed dedications of lands to the Long   Island  Pine  Barrens  maritime  preserve   and   recommend   additional   dedications to such maritime preserve;3.  to  utilize  to  the  extent feasible, the staff and facilities of   state agencies, subject to the approval of the director of  the  budget,   and local agencies to carry out the provisions of this title;4. to hold public hearings;5.  to contract within amounts appropriated for or otherwise available   for professional and technical assistance or advice;6. to meet not less than once every two months and  to  encourage  the   attendance  at such meetings of representatives of local governments and   interested parties affected by the deliberations of the council;7. to send copies of the minutes of each  meeting  to  each  town  and   village  within  the  Long  Island  Pine  Barrens  maritime reserve, the   members of the assembly and senators  representing  such  area  and  any   other interested party upon request;8.  to  encourage  individuals,  corporations, associations and public   entities to protect and preserve the unique  resources  of  the  reserve   including the preserve; and9. to contract for and to accept assistance, including but not limited   to  gifts,  easements  or  loans  of  funds or real property or personal   property from the federal government or any  agency  or  instrumentality   thereof, or from any agency or instrumentality of the state, or from any   other  public or private source and to comply, subject to the provisions   of this title, 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  commission  may  accept   gifts,   grants,   devises   and   bequests,   whether   conditional  or   unconditional, with the approval of the director of the budget.
NY Env Conserv L § 57-0117 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 57 - Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve Act Title 1 - Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve Act 57-0117 - Dedications to the Long Island Pine Barrens Preserve; Legislative Protection.

§ 57-0117. Dedications   to  the  Long  Island  Pine  Barrens  preserve;legislative protection.1. The commissioner shall maintain a record of the boundaries  of  the   lands which have been dedicated to the Long Island Pine Barrens preserve   in text and depicted on a map.2.  Land  owned  by  the  state  within  the  Long Island Pine Barrens   maritime reserve may be dedicated to be part of  the  Long  Island  Pine   Barrens  preserve  by the action of the commissioner or the commissioner   of parks, recreation and historic preservation,  or  by  action  of  the   legislature.3.  Land  owned  by  a  local  government  within the Long Island Pine   Barrens maritime reserve may  be  dedicated  to  the  Long  Island  Pine   Barrens preserve by the action of its local legislative body.4.  Land  owned  by  private  individuals  within the Long Island Pine   Barrens maritime reserve may be dedicated to be part of the Long  Island   Pine Barrens preserve by the execution of a conservation easement.5.  Land in the core preservation area which come in the public domain   shall be deemed  to  be  dedicated  to  the  Long  Island  Pine  Barrens   Preserve.6.  Except  for the core preservation area which shall be deemed to be   dedicated to the preserve, the council shall  review  and  must  approve   each dedication of land to the preserve.7.  No publicly owned real property, dedicated to the Long Island Pine   Barrens preserve, shall be  alienated  except  by  law  enacted  by  two   successive regular sessions of the legislature, but easements for public   water   supply   purposes   may  be  maintained  consistent  with  local   ordinances.8. The council shall have no authority  to  manage  any  private  land   unless  such  land has been voluntarily dedicated pursuant to this title   or the owner has executed a voluntary written agreement with the council   authorizing the specific management actions taken.9.  Nothing  contained  in  this  title  shall  affect  any   previous   dedication  of state land to the State Nature and Historic preserve. Any   state land dedicated to the Long Island Pine Barrens preserve  may  also   be dedicated to the State Nature and Historic preserve.