N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 71-4305: Enforcement of article forty of this chapter

§ 71-4305. Enforcement of article forty of this chapter.

1. The commissioner, after investigation, notice and an opportunity to

be heard, may issue, modify and revoke orders prohibiting violations of

any of the provisions of article forty or of any rule or regulation

promulgated pursuant thereto and requiring the taking of such remedial

measures as may be necessary or appropriate.

2. The attorney general, on his own initiative after consultation with

the commissioner or at the request of the commissioner, may initiate any

appropriate action or proceeding to enforce any provision of article

forty of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant

thereto or any order issued or penalty assessed pursuant to this title.