N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 23-1711: Permit processing

§ 23-1711. Permit processing.

1. Any person desiring to construct, reconstruct, enlarge the storage

capacity or, if constructed but unused, put into actual use and

operation a liquefied natural or petroleum gas facility in the state

shall obtain a permit pursuant to this section.

2. Notice of any public hearing conducted in connection with any

environmental safety permit shall be published in at least two

newspapers having a general circulation in the area in which the

proposed activity is located, and in contiguous areas potentially

affected by the proposed action.

3. The department shall render a decision based upon the record either

granting the permit, denying it, or granting it upon such terms,

conditions, limitations, or modifications thereof as the department may

deem appropriate. The department shall deny a permit if residential

areas and contiguous populations, will be endangered, or it otherwise

does not conform to the siting criteria established for liquefied

natural or petroleum gas facilities, or the department finds that the

facility is not necessary, or is otherwise not in the public interest to

be approved.