N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 21-0115: Additional powers

§ 21-0115. Additional powers.

1. The state reaffirms its support of the cooperative approach to the

abatement and control of water pollution as embodied in the New England

Interstate Water Pollution Control Compact. In view of the increases in

population concentrations, the growing need of industry and agriculture

for water of reasonable quality and the quality reqirements of water

based recreation and other uses, the New England Interstate Water

Pollution Control Commission shall develop and maintain its programs,

including research on water quality problems at such levels as may be

appropriate including, to the extent necessary, levels above those

originally provided when the state first enacted the compact.

2. In addition to the minimal personnel authorizations contained in

article IV of the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control

Compact, the commission may employ such engineering, technical and other

professional, secretarial and clerical personnel as the proper

administration and functioning of the commission may require.

3. a. This state hereby concurs in the conferring of any powers or

duties on the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission

by other states in addition to those conferred by provision of the New

England Interstate Water Pollution Control Compact. This concurrence is

pursuant to article II of said compact.

b. The concurrence is subject to the following limitations:

(1) Unless this state specifically confers a power or duty on the

commission, other than one conferred by the compact itself, no financial

or other burden or duties shall be placed upon this state, or any

agency, officer or subdivision thereof, by reason of the conferring or

exercise of the power or duty. At any time, the Governor, Attorney

General, or the State Comptroller shall have the power to make inquiry

of the commission and to examine its books and records in order to

ascertain the state of compliance with this act.

(2) The rights, privileges and responsibilities of the state with

respect to the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Compact

and the commission established thereby shall not be limited or impaired.

(3) The commission shall include in its reports to the Governor a full

account of any additional powers or duties exercised or performed by it.