N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 54-1103: Coastal rehabilitation projects

§ 54-1103. Coastal rehabilitation projects.

As used in this title, "coastal rehabilitation project" shall mean

those projects which serve a public purpose for beach nourishment

necessary to maintain the natural functions of beach areas, maintenance

of the natural passage of sand along coastal areas, emergency breach

closures and similar activities undertaken by the state, a municipality,

or a not-for-profit corporation which demonstrates to the commissioner's

satisfaction that it is financially and otherwise capable of operating

and maintaining the project, for the restoration and rehabilitation of

coastal areas diminished, damaged or destroyed by natural forces.