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NY Env Conserv L § 48-0111 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 48 - Environmental Justice 48-0111 - Environmental Justice Interagency Coordinating Council.

§ 48-0111. Environmental justice interagency coordinating council.   1.  There  is  hereby established an environmental justice interagency coordinating council which shall have the power and duty to:  (a) coordinate  the  activities  of  agencies  required  to  adopt  an environmental justice policy pursuant to section 48-0109 of this article in development and implementation of such policies; and  (b)  serve  as  a  clearinghouse for state agencies and the public for information on environmental  justice  policies,  environmental  justice coordinators in state agencies and related activities of state agencies, and  maintain  information  services,  including  but  not limited to an Internet site and a toll-free telephone number, to inform the public  on environmental justice.   2.  The  environmental  justice coordinating council shall include the commissioner;  the  commissioner   of   the   department   of   economic development;  the  commissioner of the department of transportation; the president of the environmental facilities corporation; the president  of the  New  York  State  energy  research  and  development authority; the chairman of the public service commission; the  chairman  of  the  power authority  of the State of New York; or their designees; and every staff member chosen by an agency to serve as environmental justice coordinator pursuant to section 48-0109 of this article. The council  shall  consult with the permanent environmental justice advisory group; representatives of   minority  and  low-income  communities,  including  community-based organizations that advise or assist minority and low-income  communities on  environmental  matters;  representatives  of  businesses  that  hold state-issued permits or  otherwise  operate  subject  to  this  chapter; representatives  of  local governments; representatives of local, state, or  national   organizations   promoting   environmental   conservation; researchers  and  educators;  and  any  other  parties the council deems appropriate.   3. The coordinating council shall meet at least bi-annually 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 minutes  and  reports.  All  such  meetings shall be subject to the open meetings law. At least one meeting annually shall be held  jointly  with the  permanent environmental justice advisory group established pursuant to section 48-0105 of this article. Each member  shall  be  entitled  to designate  in  writing a representative to attend meetings in his or her place and to vote or otherwise act on his or her behalf in  his  or  her absence.
NY Env Conserv L § 48-0113 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 48 - Environmental Justice 48-0113 - Separability.

§ 48-0113. Separability.If  any  clause,  sentence, paragraph, section or part of this article   shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be  invalid,   the  judgment  shall  not  affect,  impair  or  invalidate the remainder   thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence,   paragraph, section or part thereof directly involved in the  controversy   in which the judgment shall have been rendered.
NY Env Conserv L § 55-0101 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 55 - Sole Source Aquifer Protection 55-0101 - Declaration of Policy.

§ 55-0101. Declaration of policy.It  is declared to be the public policy of this state to provide funds   for  the  preparation  and  implementation  of   groundwater   watershed   protection  plans in order to maintain existing water quality in special   groundwater protection areas within  federally  designated  sole  source   aquifer  areas  contained  within  counties  having  a population of one   million or more and to further the  implementation  of  nonpoint  source   controls  for the protection of the potable supply underlying the entire   recharge area.
NY Env Conserv L § 55-0103 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 55 - Sole Source Aquifer Protection 55-0103 - Legislative Findings.

§ 55-0103. Legislative findings.The legislature finds that:1. The scientific evidence of groundwater contamination is mounting;2. Such contamination, once it occurs, is often irreversible;3. Within this area subject to sole source aquifer designation, due to   their   particular  rate  of  recharge  and  associated  hydrogeological   conditions,   certain   groundwater   recharge   watershed   areas   are   particularly  critical  for  the  maintenance  of  large volumes of high   quality groundwater for long periods of time;4. In the face of mounting cases  of  groundwater  contamination  from   toxic  organic  compounds,  nutrients,  salts  and other pollutants, the   state needs a program for the designation, protection and management  of   special groundwater protection areas;5.  It  is  desirable to maintain natural vegetative and hydrogeologic   conditions in special groundwater protection areas;6. Prevention of the contamination of high quality groundwater and the   protection of special groundwater protection areas  costs  substantially   less than measures to mitigate harm following contamination; and7.  There  is a demonstrated need to protect, preserve and enhance the   land and water resources of special groundwater protection areas through   a new program which combines  the  capabilities  and  resources  of  the   local, state and federal governments and the private sector.8.  Some  of  the nonpoint source control strategies developed for the   special groundwater protection areas can be  used  to  minimize  further   contamination in developed deep aquifer recharge areas.
NY Env Conserv L § 55-0105 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 55 - Sole Source Aquifer Protection 55-0105 - Purpose.

§ 55-0105. Purpose.It is the purpose of this article to:1.  Establish  procedures  for  the designation of special groundwater   protection areas within designated sole source aquifer  areas  contained   within counties having a population of one million or more;2. Acknowledge the variations in hydrogeology, water quality, and land   uses  within  designated areas, and the existence of certain areas which   are of vital importance in maintaining water quality in  the  designated   sole source aquifer area;3.  Assure that such vital areas within designated sole source aquifer   areas are protected and managed in such a way as to maintain or  improve   existing water quality;4.  Establish  procedures  for the development and implementation of a   site-specific comprehensive management plan for each designated  special   groundwater protection area;5.  Initiate  the implementation of a portion of the state groundwater   management program using the Long Island sole source aquifer region as a   model for future state-wide application; and6. Establish guidelines for federal-state cooperation in the planning,   funding and implementation of special groundwater protection area plans.
NY Env Conserv L § 55-0107 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 55 - Sole Source Aquifer Protection 55-0107 - Definitions.

§ 55-0107. 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. "Plan" shall mean the  comprehensive  management  plan  established   pursuant to section 55-0115 of this article.2.  "Recharge"  shall mean the downward movement of water to the water   table through the soil overlying an aquifer.3. "Special groundwater protection area" shall mean recharge watershed   area within a designated sole  source  area  contained  within  counties   having  a  population  of  one  million  or  more  which is particularly   important  for  the  maintenance  of  large  volumes  of  high   quality   groundwater for long periods of time.4.  "Watershed"  shall mean an area where water drains into a specific   basin or reservoir,  or,  for  groundwater,  a  region  where  water  is   abundantly recharged to the subsurface groundwater reservoir.
NY Env Conserv L § 55-0109 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 55 - Sole Source Aquifer Protection 55-0109 - Special Groundwater Protection Areas; Nomination.

§ 55-0109. Special groundwater protection areas; nomination.   1.  Any  municipality  or  person  may  nominate a special groundwater protection area  within  a  federally  designated  sole  source  aquifer contained within counties having a population of one million or more.   2.  Such  a  nomination petition shall be sent to the commissioner and shall include the following information:  (a) whether the special groundwater protection area is a recharge zone for groundwater with a present or future water supply potential;  (b)  whether  the  special  groundwater  protection  area  is  largely undeveloped  with  tracts  of  natural vegetation, or natural geological conditions;  (c) whether the groundwater which is  recharged  through  the  special groundwater protection area is of high quality;  (d)  whether  the  hydrogeologic  conditions are such that development could lead to degradation of water quality;  (e) whether portions of the groundwater within the sole source aquifer area are already contaminated with toxic organics, nutrients,  salts  or other  pollutants  so  as  to warrant special protection for areas which recharge high quality groundwater;  (f) whether maintenance of existing high quality  in  the  groundwater recharged  through  the  special  groundwater protection area would have significant economic,  social,  ecological,  recreational  or  aesthetic benefits for the sole source aquifer area; and  (g)  whether  degradation  of  such groundwater would have significant economic, social, ecological, recreational and aesthetic costs  for  the area.   3. The nomination petition shall also identify:  (a)  the  preliminary boundaries of the special groundwater protection area or areas;  (b) a brief outline of the plan of work;  (c) a tentative membership list for any advisory committees; and  (d) a reasonable budget request for the project.
NY Env Conserv L § 55-0111 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 55 - Sole Source Aquifer Protection 55-0111 - Special Groundwater Protection Areas; Designation.

§ 55-0111. Special groundwater protection areas; designation.1.  The  commissioner  shall  review  all  petitions of nomination for   special groundwater protection areas. If a petition  complies  with  all   the  requirements  of  section 55-0109 of this article, the commissioner   shall  certify  such  compliance  and  approve  the   petition.      The   commissioner  shall  determine  within  thirty  days  of  receipt of the   petition, the completeness of the petition and respond to the petitioner   of his findings. The commissioner shall have ninety days from  the  date   of  receipt  to certify in writing to the petitioner that a petition has   been  approved,  approved  with  modifications,  or  disapproved.  If  a   petition   is   disapproved,  the  commissioner  shall  include  in  the   notification to the petitioner the reasons for disapproval and allow the   petitioner to resubmit the petition.  Any  petition  resubmission  shall   reinitiate  the  review process. If the commissioner does not respond to   the petitioner  within  the  time  prescribed,  the  petition  shall  be   considered to be approved.2.  Once  a  petition  has  been  officially  approved, the designated   planning entity shall be eligible for such funds to develop the plan and   comply with all the requirements of this article for  a  period  not  to   exceed three years.
NY Env Conserv L § 55-0119 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 55 - Sole Source Aquifer Protection 55-0119 - Local Land Use Regulation Within a Special Groundwater Protection Area.

§ 55-0119. Local  land  use  regulation  within  a  special  groundwaterprotection area.Any land use regulation enacted by any town or village located  within   a  special  groundwater  protection  area which includes a definition of   "open space" must consider the impact of such definition  on  the  water   quality and/or recharge capabilities of the area. Any such definition of   "open  space" may also consider other purposes of open space, including,   but not  limited  to,  protection  of  habitat,  farmland,  forest,  air   quality, view shed protection and recreation. Provided however, that any   definition  of open space that allows for or includes recreational uses,   must provide clear guidance as to which recreational uses,  improvements   or  facilities  serve  the  purpose  of  protecting water quality and/or   recharge capabilities. "Land use regulation" shall mean an ordinance  or   local  law  enacted by a municipality with responsibility for zoning and   includes any zoning,  subdivision,  special  use  permit  or  site  plan   regulation  or any other regulation which prescribes the appropriate use   of property, or scale, location and intensity of development.
NY Env Conserv L § 70-0101 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 70 - Uniform Procedures 70-0101 - Purpose.

§ 70-0101. Purpose.It  is  the  purpose  of  this  article  to  establish  uniform review   procedures for major  regulatory  programs  of  the  department  and  to   establish  time  periods  for  department  action  on permits under such   programs.
NY Env Conserv L § 70-0103 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 70 - Uniform Procedures 70-0103 - Legislative Findings and Declarations.

§ 70-0103. Legislative findings and declarations.The legislature finds and declares that:1. It is the intent of the legislature to assure the fair, expeditious   and thorough administrative review of regulatory permits.2.  It  is  the intent of the legislature that, to the extent feasible   and appropriate, statutory  and  regulatory  procedures  shall  be  made   uniform and inconsistencies and redundancies shall be eliminated.3.  It  is  the intent of the legislature to establish reasonable time   periods for administrative agency action on permits.4.  It  is  the  intent  of  the  legislature  to   encourage   public   participation  in government review and decision-making processes and to   promote public understanding of all government activities.5. It is the intent of the legislature that,  to  the  maximum  extent   feasible, a comprehensive project review approach shall replace separate   and individual permit application reviews.
NY Env Conserv L § 70-0105 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 70 - Uniform Procedures 70-0105 - Definitions.

§ 70-0105. 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. "Environmental notice bulletin" shall mean the publication  of  the   department published pursuant to section 3-0306 of this chapter.2. "Complete application" shall mean an application for a permit which   is  in  an  approved  form  and  is  determined  by the department to be   complete for the purpose of commencing review  of  the  application  but   which  may  need  to  be  supplemented during the course of review as to   matters contained in the application in order to enable  the  department   to  make  the  findings  and  determinations required by law. A complete   application shall include such draft impact statement as may be required   pursuant to article eight of this chapter.3. "Minor project" shall mean a proposed project which by  its  nature   and  with  respect to its location will not have a significant impact on   the environment and will not exceed criteria established  in  rules  and   regulations  adopted  by  the  department pursuant to subdivision one of   section 70-0107 of this article.4. "Permit" shall mean any permit, certificate, license or other  form   of  department  approval, modification, suspension, revocation, renewal,   reissuance or recertification issued in connection with  any  regulatory   program  referred  to  in  subdivision  three of section 70-0107 of this   article as further specified by rule and regulation.5. "Project" shall  mean  any  activity  that  requires  one  or  more   department permits.6.  "Emergency" shall mean a natural or an accidental human-made event   which presents an immediate threat to life, health, property, or natural   resources.
NY Env Conserv L § 70-0107 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 70 - Uniform Procedures 70-0107 - Rules and Regulations; Applicability.

§ 70-0107. Rules and regulations; applicability.   1.  The  department,  after  public  hearing,  shall  adopt  rules and regulations to assure the efficient and  expeditious  administration  of this  article.  Such  rules  and  regulations  shall  include but not be limited to provisions regarding notice, review, public participation and public hearings.   2. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of this chapter or  any rule  or  regulation  of the department, the procedures provided in this article and in rules and regulations adopted by the department  pursuant to  subdivision  one  of  this  section  shall  govern the review by the department  of  applications  for  permits  for  proposed  projects  and modifications,   suspensions,  revocations,  renewals,  reissuances  and recertifications  of  permits  under  the  regulatory  programs  of  the department   specified  in  subdivision  three  of  this  section.  Such procedures shall also apply  to  any  government  entity  to  which  the commissioner  has  delegated powers to administer such programs pursuant to section 3-0301 of this chapter,  to  the  extent  specified  in  such delegation.   3.  The following regulatory programs of this chapter shall be subject to the procedures provided in this article:  (a) protection of waters (title five of article fifteen);  (b) water  supply  and  water  transport  (title  fifteen  of  article fifteen);  (c) wild, scenic and recreational rivers system (title twenty-seven of article   fifteen),   except   for  that  part  of  article  twenty-four administered by the Adirondack park agency, which shall  be  subject  to the  procedures  provided in section eight hundred nine of the executive law;  (d) certifications under section 401 of the  federal  water  pollution control  act  amendments of 1972 (public law 92-500) pursuant to article three of this chapter;  (e) state pollutant  discharge  elimination  system  (title  eight  of article seventeen);  (f)  realty  subdivisions:  sewerage service (title fifteen of article seventeen);  (g) air pollution control (article nineteen);  (h) liquefied natural and petroleum gas (title  seventeen  of  article twenty-three);  (i)   mined   land   reclamation   (title   twenty-seven   of  article twenty-three);  (j) freshwater wetlands (article twenty-four), except for that part of article twenty-four administered by the Adirondack  park  agency,  which shall  be  subject  to  the procedures provided in section eight hundred nine of the executive law;  (k) tidal wetlands (article twenty-five);  (l) collection, treatment and disposal of refuse and other solid waste (article twenty-seven); and  (m) coastal erosion hazard areas (article thirty-four).
NY Env Conserv L § 70-0111 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 70 - Uniform Procedures 70-0111 - Minor Projects.

§ 70-0111. Minor projects.  (a)  On  or  before  fifteen  calendar  days  after  the receipt of an application for a permit for a minor project, the department shall  mail written  notice to the applicant of its determination whether or not the application is complete. If the department fails to mail written  notice to  an  applicant  of its determination whether or not an application is complete within such fifteen calendar day period, the application  shall be deemed complete.  (b) Within forty-five calendar days after the department mails written notice  to  the  applicant  that an application for a permit for a minor project is  complete  or  within  forty-five  calendar  days  after  the application  is  deemed  complete  pursuant  to  the  provisions of this article and subject to the provisions of subdivisions  four,  five,  and six  of  section  70-0109,  the  department shall make a decision on the application by mailing the applicant a permit, a permit with  conditions or a statement that the permit applied for has been denied.  (c) If the department fails to make a decision on an application for a permit  for  a minor project within such forty-five calendar day period, then the provisions of paragraph (b) of  subdivision  three  of  section 70-0109 shall apply.  (d)  The  department  may  provide, by rule and regulation pursuant to section 70-0107 of this article, for the  issuance  of  general  permits covering  minor  projects.  Such general permits may be issued following such events as natural disasters or acts of God which  lead  numbers  of individuals  to  seek  to undertake similar types of minor projects that are of a remedial nature. Such permits may be issued only upon a written statement of necessity by the commissioner justifying  the  issuance  of such  general  permit and may be issued only for a specified duration of time.
NY Env Conserv L § 70-0113 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 70 - Uniform Procedures 70-0113 - Confidentiality.

§ 70-0113. Confidentiality.The  provisions  of  section eighty-eight of article six of the public   officers law shall apply  to  information  confidentially  disclosed  by   applicants  to  the  department,  except  as  otherwise provided in this   chapter.