N.Y. Navigation Law § 183: Settlements

§ 183. Settlements. The administrator shall attempt to promote and

arrange a settlement between the claimant and the person responsible for

the discharge. If the source of the discharge can be determined and

liability is conceded, the claimant and the alleged discharger may agree

to a settlement which shall be final and binding upon the parties and

which will waive all recourse against the fund.