N.Y. Executive Law § 884: Permit coordination and assistance to applicants

* § 884. Permit coordination and assistance to applicants. 1. Any

applicant for permits required for a business undertaking, project or

activity may confer with the office to obtain assistance in the prompt

and efficient processing and review of applications.

2. The office shall, so far as possible, render such assistance; and

the director may designate an officer or employee of the office to act

as an expediter with the purpose of:

(a) facilitating contacts for the applicant with state agencies

responsible for processing and reviewing permit applications;

(b) arranging conferences to clarify the interest and requirements of

any such state agency with respect to permit applications;

(c) considering with state agencies the feasibility of consolidating

hearings and data required of the applicant;

(d) assisting the applicant in the resolution of outstanding issues

identified by state agencies, including delays experienced in permit

review; and

(e) coordinating federal, state, and local permit review actions to

the extent practicable.

* NB Authority of office terminated per § 893 December 31, 1995