N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 51-0107: Powers and duties of the commissioner

§ 51-0107. Powers and duties of the commissioner.

In administering the provisions of this article, the commissioner:

1. shall make an itemized estimate of funds or appropriations required

annually for inclusion in the executive budget.

2. may in the name of the state as further provided within this

article contract to make, within the limitations of appropriations

available therefor, a state grant for payment to a municipality

representing the state share of the cost of a project approved and to be

undertaken pursuant to this article. Such contracts shall be subject to

approval by the state comptroller and as to form by the attorney

general.

3. shall approve vouchers for the payment of local assistance pursuant

to an approved contract. All such payments shall be paid on the audit

and warrant of the state comptroller.

4. may perform such other and further acts and promulgate such rules

and regulations as may be necessary, proper or desirable to carry out

the provisions of this article.