N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 27-1429: Permit waivers

§ 27-1429. Permit waivers.

The department, by and through the commissioner, shall be exempt for

activities conducted pursuant to subdivision five of section 27-1411 of

this title and shall be authorized to exempt a person from the

requirement to obtain any state or local permit or other authorization

for any activity needed to implement a program for the investigation

and/or remediation of contamination at or emanating from a brownfield

site; provided that the activity is conducted in a manner which

satisfies all substantive technical requirements applicable to like

activity conducted pursuant to a permit.