N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 51-0505: Appoval of projects

§ 51-0505. Appoval of projects.

1. Air quality improvement projects shall be undertaken pursuant to

this title only with the approval of the commissioner, and in the case

of municipal projects, pursuant to an approved contract for state

assistance.

2. In reviewing projects, the commissioner shall give due

consideration to:

a. the urgency of the need for upgrading to meet ambient air quality

standards;

b. the age and condition of the incinerator, furnace or boiler;

c. the economic feasibility of upgrading;

d. expected increased efficiency;

e. expected life of any public facility associated with the

incinerator, furnace, or boiler;

f. the reduction in air contaminants required to bring the

incinerator, furnace, or boiler emissions into compliance with the

applicable air quality standards.

g. in the case of a project defined in paragraph b of subdivision one

of section 51-0503 of this title, the matters required to be taken into

account under sections 51-0905 and 51-0907 of this article.

3. The state share of the cost of a municipal air quality improvement

project shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the cost thereof.