Powers and Duties (Consolidated Laws of New York: Environmental Conservation Law; Article 15 Water Resources; Title 3; §§ 15-0301 − 15-0317) Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision New York Document type Legislation Date 1909 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Institution Freshwater resources management Coastal zone management Groundwater Governance Enforcement/compliance Inspection Data collection/reporting Expropriation Water quality standards Pollution control Freshwater pollution Monitoring Policy/planning Procedural matters Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Title of Article 15 of the Environmental Conservation Law of New York (the Article 15 being known as the Water Resources Law of New York) sets out the powers and duties of the department of environmental conservation of New York in relation to water resources. More specifically, the noted powers and duties include investigations; examination of books, records and accounts; access to property for inspection or investigation; requirement of statements and reports; power to sue; eminent domain; powers and responsibilities with respect to water pollution control; and powers and responsibilities with respect to certain plumbing fixtures. The Title also regulates the department’s relations with other governmental bodies and agencies, and determines its other general powers and duties. Full text English Website public.leginfo.state.ny.us