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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