N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 70-0105: Definitions

§ 70-0105. Definitions.

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this section

shall govern the construction of the following terms as used in this

article:

1. "Environmental notice bulletin" shall mean the publication of the

department published pursuant to section 3-0306 of this chapter.

2. "Complete application" shall mean an application for a permit which

is in an approved form and is determined by the department to be

complete for the purpose of commencing review of the application but

which may need to be supplemented during the course of review as to

matters contained in the application in order to enable the department

to make the findings and determinations required by law. A complete

application shall include such draft impact statement as may be required

pursuant to article eight of this chapter.

3. "Minor project" shall mean a proposed project which by its nature

and with respect to its location will not have a significant impact on

the environment and will not exceed criteria established in rules and

regulations adopted by the department pursuant to subdivision one of

section 70-0107 of this article.

4. "Permit" shall mean any permit, certificate, license or other form

of department approval, modification, suspension, revocation, renewal,

reissuance or recertification issued in connection with any regulatory

program referred to in subdivision three of section 70-0107 of this

article as further specified by rule and regulation.

5. "Project" shall mean any activity that requires one or more

department permits.

6. "Emergency" shall mean a natural or an accidental human-made event

which presents an immediate threat to life, health, property, or natural

resources.