N.Y. Public Service Law § 136: Purpose

* § 136. Purpose. It is the purpose of this article to consolidate the

environmental review, permitting, and siting in this state of major

renewable energy facilities and major electric transmission facilities

subject to this article, and to provide ORES as a single forum for the

coordinated and timely review of such projects to meet the state's

renewable energy goals and ensure the reliability of the electric

transmission system, while also ensuring the protection of the

environment and consideration of all pertinent social, economic and

environmental factors in the decision to permit such projects as more

specifically provided in this article.

* NB Repealed December 31, 2040