N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 29-0307: Cooperation with other agencies

* § 29-0307. Cooperation with other agencies.

1. All agencies and authorities of the state, municipalities, and

political subdivisions of the state are hereby directed to cooperate

with the commission in order to facilitate and expedite the

responsibilities and duties of the commission. To the extent practicable

and not otherwise inconsistent with law and upon the request of the

commission, any agency or authority of the state shall provide copies of

existing studies, surveys, plans, data, and other materials in its

possession to the commission.

2. The commission shall assure that the advisory committee appointed

pursuant to section 29-0501 of this article has a timely opportunity to

provide information and recommendations to the commission on all aspects

of its activities pursuant to section 29-0303 of this title.

3. In consultation and cooperation with the advisory committee

established pursuant to section 29-0501 of this article, the commission

shall keep the public informed of its activities in developing the draft

environmental impact statement required by section 29-0303 of this title

and encourage the public to participate by providing views, comments,

information, and analysis concerning siting and disposal method

selection for permanent disposal facilities.

4. The department of audit and control and the department of law are

hereby directed to expedite the processing of all contracts associated

with carrying out the provisions of this section.

* NB Commission existence pursuant to § 29-0309