N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 51-0503: Definitions

§ 51-0503. Definitions.

As used in this title, the following terms shall include and mean:

1. "Air quality improvement project." a. The upgrading of an existing

incinerator, furnace or boiler and appurtenances thereto owned and

operated by the state or a municipality, or

b. The establishment of a solid waste recovery and management project,

as defined in subdivision two of section 51-0903 of this article, which

directly enables permanent closure of an incinerator that is operating

in a manner not in compliance with applicable air pollution control

regulations and which project in all other respects qualifies for state

assistance pursuant to title nine of this article.

2. "Cost." The cost of upgrading including the cost of all systems,

facilities, machinery and equipment, engineering and architectural

services, plans and specifications, consultant and legal services, and

other direct expenses incident to such upgrading less any federal

assistance received or to be received.

3. "Municipality." A city, county, town, village or school district or

an improvement district within a city, county, town or village, or any

combination thereof.

4. "Upgrading." Construction, reconstruction, renovation, or other

process or activity necessary to insure that an existing incinerator or

furnace or boiler meets air quality emission standards promulgated by

the commissioner.