N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 58-0105 – Powers and duties
§ 58-0105. Powers and duties.
Terms Used In N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 58-0105
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Cost: means the expense of an approved project, which shall include but not be limited to appraisal, surveying, planning, engineering and architectural services, plans and specifications, consultant and legal services, site preparation, demolition, construction and other direct expenses incident to such project. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 58-0101
- Department: shall mean the department of environmental conservation. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 58-0101
- State entity: means any state department, division, agency, office, public authority, or public benefit corporation. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 58-0101
In implementing the provisions of this article the department is hereby authorized to:
1. Administer funds generated pursuant to the "clean water, clean air, and green jobs environmental bond act of 2022 ".
2. In the name of the state, as further provided within this article, contract to make, within the limitations of appropriations available therefor, state assistance payments toward the cost of a project approved, and to be undertaken pursuant to this article.
3. Approve vouchers for the payments pursuant to an approved contract.
4. Enter into contracts with any person, firm, corporation, not-for-profit corporation, agency or other entity, private or governmental, for the purpose of effectuating the provisions of this article.
5. Promulgate such rules and regulations and to develop such forms and procedures necessary to effectuate the provisions of this article, including but not limited to requirements for the form, content, and submission of applications by municipalities for state financial assistance.
6. Delegate to, or cooperate with, any other state entity in the administration of this article.
7. Perform such other and further acts as may be necessary, proper or desirable to carry out the provisions of this article.