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NY Env Conserv L § 16-0117 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 16 - Flood Control 16-0117 - Use of Lands Acquired for Other Purposes for Flood Control; Transfer by Commissioner; Dual Purpose Use.

§ 16-0117. Use  of  lands acquired for other purposes for flood control;transfer by commissioner; dual purpose use.Notwithstanding any other provisions of this act or any other law, the   commissioner  is  authorized  to  use  either  exclusively  for,  or  in   conjunction   with,  flood  control  purposes  any  property  under  his   jurisdiction acquired for other public purposes. Transfer  of  such  use   shall  be  effected by an official order of the commissioner to be filed   in the offices of  the  department  and  of  the  department  of  state,   accompanied  by  a description and map of such property. When the use is   to be exclusively for flood control purposes then upon  such  filing  of   the  description, map and official order of tranfer of use, the property   shall be used and maintained for flood control purposes and be  governed   as  though  the said property was acquired pursuant to the provisions of   this article for flood control purposes. When dual use is to be made  of   such  property  for  flood control purposes and other public purposes by   the state, the official order of transfer shall  so  certify,  and  upon   such  filing of the description, map and official order of transfer, the   property shall be used and maintained for such dual purposes, and is, in   the discretion of the  commissioner,  to  be  governed  either  by  this   article  or  the  act  under  which  jurisdiction  was  acquired  by the   commissioner or  both.  When  grade  crossing  elimination  property  is   involved,  the  official order of transfer shall also be approved by the   commissioner of transportation.
NY Env Conserv L § 16-0119 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 16 - Flood Control 16-0119 - Disbursements.

§ 16-0119. Disbursements.The moneys hereby appropriated shall be payable by the commissioner of   taxation  and  finance  on  the  audit and warrant of the comptroller on   vouchers approved by the commissioner.
NY Env Conserv L § 22-1010 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 22 - Mining of Uranium 22-1010 - Purpose.

§ 22-1010. Purpose.The  purpose  of  this article is to prohibit mining of uranium within   the state.
NY Env Conserv L § 22-1030 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 22 - Mining of Uranium 22-1030 - Legislative Findings.

§ 22-1030. Legislative findings.The  legislature  hereby finds and declares that mining of uranium may   pose a significant danger to the public health, safety and  welfare  and   the environment in that:1.   such   mining   activities  may  pose  a  significant  threat  of   contamination and depletion of  the  state's  drinking  water  supplies,   including surface and subsurface waters;2. mining activity poses the danger of release of airborne radioactive   particulates which may endanger the health of residents and the value of   livestock and dairy products;3. no adequate method currently exists for storing wastes created as a   result of uranium mining;4.  in  the  event  of  abandonment  of  any  such mine site caused by   financial insolvency or other reasons, significant cleanup costs may  be   forced  upon  state  or  local  governments  and  may  harm their fiscal   integrity;5. abatement of the hazards associated with  uranium  mining  requires   technology or administrative techniques not yet extant, proven reliable,   or proven economically feasible;6.  the  activities  associated  with  uranium mining may detract from   scenic qualities, and reduce property values, tourist revenues, and  the   general quality of life in the affected area.The  legislature  therefore finds that particular caution is needed in   determining public policy pertaining to the mining of uranium  and  that   the prohibition of this activity is necessary at this time to insure the   protection of the public health, safety and welfare.
NY Env Conserv L § 22-1050 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 22 - Mining of Uranium 22-1050 - Definitions.

§ 22-1050. Definitions.For  the  purposes  of this article the following terms shall have the   following meanings:1. "Mining" means the extraction  or  removal  of  minerals  from  the   ground  or  the  breaking  of the surface soil in order to facilitate or   accomplish the extraction or removal of such minerals for commercial  or   industrial  use;  but  shall  not  include  excavation  or  grading when   conducted solely in aid of on-site farming or construction.2.  "Person"  means  any  natural  person,  corporation,  association,   partnership,   receiver,  trustee,  executor,  administrator,  guardian,   fiduciary  or  other  representative  of  any  kind,  and  includes  any   department,  agency  or  instrumentality  of  the  state  or  any of its   governmental subdivisions.
NY Env Conserv L § 22-1070 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 22 - Mining of Uranium 22-1070 - Activities Prohibited.

§ 22-1070. Activities prohibited.No  person  shall  mine  for  uranium by any method including, but not   limited to, drilling, excavation  and  liquid  or  chemical  extraction.   Nothing  in  this  article  shall be construed to prohibit or in any way   restrict mining for coal, peat, garnet, marble, granite,  or  any  other   material  which  may  contain  traces  of  uranium  in amounts which are   uneconomical to extract or remove for commercial and industrial use.
NY Env Conserv L § 28-0101 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 28 - Pollution Prevention 28-0101 - Declaration of Policy.

§ 28-0101. Declaration of policy.It  is  declared  to be the policy of the state of New York to promote   affordable and cost effective methods  to  reduce  energy  and  resource   consumption  and reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances and   the generation of such substances, pollution or waste at the  source  in   order  to  conserve,  improve  and  protect  New  York's environment and   natural resources;  enhance  the  health,  safety  and  welfare  of  its   citizens;   and  increase  the  economic  competitiveness  of  New  York   businesses.
NY Env Conserv L § 28-0103 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 28 - Pollution Prevention 28-0103 - Declaration of Purpose.

§ 28-0103. Declaration of purpose.It is the purpose of this article to:1.  promote  pollution  prevention as a means for preventing the risks   associated  with  the  use  and  production  of  hazardous   substances,   including risks to public health and the environment;2.  promote  pollution  prevention  as a means for reducing energy and   resource consumption, and reducing  or  eliminating  the  generation  of   hazardous substances, pollution and waste;3.  promote implementation of affordable and cost effective methods of   achieving pollution prevention as means of sustaining  and  safeguarding   the  competitive  advantage of New York businesses, large and small, and   advancing innovation in the reduction of energy and resource consumption   and the reduction or elimination of hazardous substances, pollution  and   waste;4. promote voluntary implementation of pollution prevention as a means   for  meeting  the requirements of state or federal environmental laws or   regulations; and5. promote coordination and cooperation between all federal, state and   local agencies and private organizations administering programs  related   to  pollution  prevention, energy consumption, resource consumption, the   use and generation of hazardous substances, or the generation  of  waste   or pollution.
NY Env Conserv L § 28-0105 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 28 - Pollution Prevention 28-0105 - Definitions.

§ 28-0105. Definitions.As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall mean:1.  "Hazardous  substance"  shall  mean  any  substance  listed  as  a   substance hazardous to public  health,  safety  or  the  environment  in   regulations promulgated pursuant to article 37 of this chapter.2.  "Local  agency"  shall  mean  any  local  agency, board, district,   commission or governing body,  including  any  city,  county,  or  other   political subdivision of the state.3.  "Pollution  prevention"  shall mean changes in production methods,   work practices, raw materials or the provision of services  that  reduce   energy  or  resource consumption, or that reduce, avoid or eliminate the   use of hazardous  substances  or  the  generation  of  such  substances,   pollutants  or  waste  per unit of product or service provided, so as to   reduce risks to public health or the environment, without shifting risks   between individuals or environmental media. Such term shall include  the   redesign, modification, upgrade or replacement of processes, procedures,   equipment   or   technology;  reformulation  or  redesign  of  products,   substitution of inputs or raw materials; improvements  in  housekeeping,   maintenance, training or inventory control; and extended use or reuse of   materials   through  methods  integral  to  the  production  process  or   provision of service, such as in-process,  closed-loop  recycling.  Such   term shall not include incineration, energy recovery from the combustion   of  waste,  transfer  from one medium of release or discharge to another   medium, off-site or out-of-production recycling, end-of-pipe  treatment,   or  any  practice  which  alters  the  physical,  chemical or biological   characteristics or volume of a hazardous substance, pollutant  or  solid   waste  through a process or activity which itself is not integral to and   necessary for the production of a product or the providing of a service.4.  "Pollutant"  shall  mean  any  substance,  contaminant,  waste  or   emission which contributes to pollution.5.  "Solid  waste" shall mean a solid waste as such term is defined by   subdivision 1 of section 27-0701 of this chapter.6. "State agency" shall mean  any  state  department,  agency,  board,   public benefit corporation, public authority or commission.
NY Env Conserv L § 28-0111 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 28 - Pollution Prevention 28-0111 - Pollution Prevention and Environmental Compliance Coordinating Council.

§ 28-0111. Pollution    prevention    and    environmental    compliancecoordinating council.1.  There  is  hereby   established   a   pollution   prevention   and   environmental compliance coordinating council which shall:a.   provide  guidance  to  the  department  on  the  development  and   implementation of pollution prevention  programs,  including  the  small   business  pollution  prevention  and environmental compliance assistance   program and the identification of alternative compliance approaches that   incorporate pollution prevention;b. coordinate the activities  of  the  department,  the  environmental   facilities  corporation, the department of economic development, the New   York state energy research and development authority and  the  New  York   foundation  for  science, technology and innovation to promote pollution   prevention and environmental compliance;c.  make  periodic  reports  to  the  governor  and  the   legislature   concerning the effectiveness of pollution prevention programs, including   the adequacy of funding available, and difficulties encountered; andd.  make  recommendations  for  the development of programs to further   promote pollution prevention  and  assist  small  businesses,  including   technical and financial assistance programs.2.  The pollution prevention and environmental compliance coordinating   council  shall  include  the  commissioner,   the   president   of   the   environmental  facilities  corporation,  the  commissioner  of  economic   development, the chairperson of the New York state energy  research  and   development  authority,  and  the  executive  director  of  the New York   foundation for science, technology and innovation; or  their  designees.   The   council   shall   consult   with  representatives  of  businesses;   organizations  whose  prime  function  is   the   enhancement   of   the   environmental  quality  of  the  state;  municipalities,  not-for-profit   organizations and private contractors which provide pollution prevention   and compliance  assistance;  and  any  other  parties  the  coordinating   council deems appropriate.3.  The  coordinating  council shall meet at least quarterly and shall   designate one of its members to serve as  chairperson  and  one  of  its   members  to  serve as secretary for the development and dissemination of   reports and advisory opinions. For the first year of its existence,  the   coordinating  council  shall  designate  the  commissioner or his or her   designee to serve as chairperson.
NY Env Conserv L § 28-0112 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 28 - Pollution Prevention 28-0112 - Pollution Prevention Institute Program.

§ 28-0112. Pollution prevention institute program.1. There is hereby established the New York state pollution prevention   institute  program.  The  "pollution prevention institute" shall mean an   institute whose mission is to promote one or more  of  the  purposes  of   section   28-0103   of   this  article  through  research,  development,   technology  demonstration,  technology  transfer,  education,  outreach,   recognition  and  training  programs  in  a  manner  consistent with the   definition of pollution  prevention  and  the  principles  of  pollution   prevention  established  by  this  article, including but not limited to   green chemistry and reuse and remanufacturing.2. The commissioner is hereby directed  to  award,  on  a  competitive   basis,   within   amounts  appropriated,  after  consultation  with  the   pollution prevention and environmental compliance coordinating  council,   state  assistance  payments  to  one  public  or  private  university or   non-profit institution, or more as part of a consortium,  to  establish,   operate  and maintain a pollution prevention institute in New York state   consistent with the principles established by this article.
NY Env Conserv L § 28-0113 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 28 - Pollution Prevention 28-0113 - Pollution Prevention Program Evaluation.

§ 28-0113. Pollution prevention program evaluation.Within thirty-six months after the effective date of this article, the   department  shall,  in  coordination  with  the environmental facilities   corporation and the department  of  economic  development,  prepare  and   submit  to  the  governor  and  the  legislature a report evaluating the   programs proposed, adopted or implemented pursuant to this article.  The   evaluation shall include:1.  an  identification  of  the specific measures taken to develop and   implement such programs;2. an evaluation of the resources available to implement such programs   and whether those resources are sufficient; and3. an analysis of the adequacy  of  measures  taken  to  assist  small   businesses  in  achieving  pollution  prevention and complying with this   chapter.
NY Env Conserv L § 34-0101 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 34 - Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas 34-0101 - Statement of Findings.

§ 34-0101. Statement of findings.1.  Certain  sections  of  the  coastline of the state of New York are   prone to erosion from action of the adjacent water bodies. Such  erosion   may  be caused by the action of waves, currents running along the shore,   tides, wind-driven water and ice as well as  human  activities  such  as   construction  and  shipping. Such areas are also prone to erosion caused   by the wind, runoff of rain water along the  surface  of  the  land,  or   groundwater seepage as well as by human activities such as construction,   navigation and certain forms of recreation.2.  Coastal  erosion causes extensive damage to publicly and privately   owned property and to natural resources as  well  as  endangering  human   lives.  When  this  occurs,  individuals  and  private businesses suffer   significant  economic  losses,  as  does  the  state's  economy,  either   directly  through property damage or indirectly through loss of economic   return. Large public expenditures  may  also  be  necessitated  for  the   removal  of  debris  and damaged structures and replacement of essential   public facilities and services.3. Man often  contributes  to  erosion-related  problems  by  building   without considering the potential for damage to property, by undertaking   activities  which  destroy  natural protective features such as dunes or   vegetation and by building structures intended  for  erosion  prevention   which  may exacerbate erosion conditions on adjacent or nearby property,   and by water action produced by wakes from boats.4. Programs  to  build  erosion  protective  structures,  either  with   private or public funds, are costly, often only partially effective over   time,  and  may even be harmful to adjacent or nearby properties, and in   some sections of the state major erosion protective structures of  great   length  would  be  required  to effectively reduce future damages due to   erosion.
NY Env Conserv L § 34-0102 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 34 - Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas 34-0102 - Declaration of Policy.

§ 34-0102. Declaration of policy.It is declared to be the public policy of the state of New York that:1.  Those areas of the state's coastline most prone to erosion hazards   should be identified.2. Any activities, development or other actions in such erosion hazard   areas should be undertaken in such  manner  as  to  minimize  damage  to   property,  and  to  prevent  the  exacerbation  of erosion hazards. Such   actions may be restricted or prohibited if necessary to protect  natural   protective features or to prevent or reduce erosion impacts.3.  Local governments should be encouraged to use all authorities that   can be applied within the identified erosion  hazard  areas  to  achieve   these objectives.4.  Public  actions,  such  as  the  provision of additional municipal   services, which are likely to  encourage  new  permanent  activities  or   development  within coastal erosion hazard areas should not occur unless   such hazard areas have been protected by erosion  protection  structures   or  non-structural measures which are most likely to prevent damage from   effects  of  erosion  during  the  anticipated  life  of  the   proposed   activities or development.5.  Publicly-financed  structures to minimize erosion damage should be   utilized only where necessary to protect human life, existing investment   in development or new development which requires a location  within  the   erosion  hazard  area or adjacent coastal waters to be able to function.   Both publicly  and  privately  financed  erosion  protective  structures   should  be  designed to minimize damage to other man-made property or to   natural protective features or to other  natural  resources;  long  term   costs  of  such  structures  should  be carefully weighed against public   benefits before construction is undertaken.
NY Env Conserv L § 34-0109 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 34 - Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas 34-0109 - Administration; Applications for Permits.

§ 34-0109. Administration; applications for permits.   1.   Applicability.  (a)  Where  the  commissioner  has,  pursuant  to subdivision one of section 34-0107 of this article,  issued  regulations which  apply  the  minimum  standards  promulgated  pursuant  to section 34-0108 of this article to activities or development within any  erosion hazard area, any person proposing to undertake activities or development subject  to  such  regulations shall obtain a permit as provided in this section.  (b) A proposed activity or development in an erosion hazard area shall be deemed an action that is likely to  require  the  preparation  of  an environmental impact statement pursuant to subparagraph (i) of paragraph (c) of subdivision two of section 8-0113 of this chapter.   2.  Applications for permits. (a) An application for a permit shall be submitted in such form and manner as the commissioner may prescribe, and shall contain a detailed description of the proposed  development  which is  sufficient  to  enable  the  commissioner  to  make the findings and determinations required by this section.  (b) Review by the commissioner of applications for permits pursuant to this section shall be governed by the provisions of article  seventy  of this chapter.   3.  Decision.  (a) No permit shall be granted pursuant to this section unless the commissioner shall find that the proposed  activity  complies with  the  minimum  standards promulgated pursuant to section 34-0108 of this article as such standards  are  applied  to  the  affected  erosion hazard  area  by  the regulations issued by the commissioner pursuant to section 34-0107 of this article.  (b) In granting a permit, the commissioner may limit  such  permit  or impose  reasonable  conditions  or limitations designed to carry out the public policy set forth  in  this  article.  Upon  a  finding  that  the applicant  has  a record of non-compliance with the terms and conditions of permits, the commissioner  may  require  a  bond  or  other  form  of financial security in amount and with surety and conditions satisfactory to  him  to secure compliance with the terms, conditions and limitations set forth in the permit. The commissioner may suspend or revoke a permit if he finds that the applicant has not complied with any of  the  terms, conditions or limitations set forth in the permit.
NY Env Conserv L § 34-0110 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 34 - Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas 34-0110 - Provision of Technical Assistance.

§ 34-0110. Provision of technical assistance.The commissioner shall encourage and assist affected local governments   in  the preparation and implementation of erosion hazard area ordinances   and local laws. When an erosion hazard area has been identified pursuant   to section 34-0104 of this article, the commissioner  shall  provide  to   the  affected  local  governments  whatever  technical assistance may be   necessary to enable such local governments to prepare and adopt  erosion   hazard area ordinances or local laws meeting the requirements of section   34-0105  of this article or section 34-0106 of this article, as the case   may be. Such efforts shall include, as may  be  necessary,  maps,  model   erosion hazard area regulations, and other information.
NY Env Conserv L § 34-0111 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 34 - Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas 34-0111 - Severability.

§ 34-0111. Severability.The  provisions of this article shall be severable, and if any clause,   sentence, paragraph, subdivision  or  part  of  this  article  shall  be   adjudged  invalid  by  a  court of competent jurisdiction, such order or   judgment shall be confined in its operation to the controversy in  which   it was rendered, and shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of any   provision  of  any section or the application of any part thereof to any   other person or circumstance.
NY Env Conserv L § 34-0112 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 34 - Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas 34-0112 - Judicial Review.

§ 34-0112. Judicial review.Any  person  aggrieved  by an act, order, determination or decision of   the commissioner made pursuant to this article may seek judicial  review   pursuant to article seventy-eight of the civil practice law and rules in   the  supreme  court  for  the  county  in  which the erosion hazard area   affected is located.