N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 15-1303: Powers and duties of the department

§ 15-1303. Powers and duties of the department.

The department shall:

1. Promulgate, and amend from time to time, such rules and regulations

as the department shall deem necessary, proper or desirable to carry out

the provisions and purposes of this title and to assure the appropriate

coordination of water supply planning pursuant to this title with the

planning, protection, conservation, development and utilization of the

water resources of this state pursuant to the provisions of this

chapter, the Public Health Law or any other law. Such rules and

regulations shall be promulgated prior to July 1, l964;

2. Receive applications of local agencies for state aid, pursuant to

this title, in such form and containing such information as it may

require;

3. Approve the area and scope of such comprehensive studies, prior to

their execution, in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by

the department; and upon recommendations of the state Commissioner of

Health;

4. Approve applications for state aid pursuant to this title;

5. Receive copies of final reports of local agencies; and make

advisory recommendations to the state Commissioner of Health with

respect thereto;

6. Performs such other and further acts as may be necessary, proper or

desirable to carry out effectively the provisions of this section.