N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 51-0705 – Approval and execution of state projects
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§ 51-0705. Approval and execution of state projects.
Terms Used In N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 51-0705
- Commissioner: shall mean the commissioner of environmental conservation except that within and for the purposes of title eleven of this article, the commissioner of parks and recreation. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 51-0101
- Department: shall mean the department of environmental conservation. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 51-0101
- Lands: shall mean lands, improvements and structures thereon or rights, franchises, and interests therein, lands under water and riparian rights, and shall also mean any and all interests in lands less than full title, including without limitations, easements, permanent or temporary, rights of way, uses, leases, licenses, and any other estate, interests or right in lands, legal or equitable. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 51-0101
1. State forest preserve, stream rights acquisition, wetlands preservation or restoration, unique area preservation, and public access to state lands projects shall be undertaken pursuant to this title only with the approval of the commissioner.
2. Such projects as have been approved by the commissioner shall be executed by the department in the manner provided for by applicable law.