New York Environmental Conservation Law Article 55 - SOLE SOURCE AQUIFER PROTECTION
55-0101 - Declaration of Policy.
It is declared to be the public policy of this state to provide funds for the preparation and implementation of groundwater watershed protection plans in...
55-0103 - Legislative Findings.
The legislature finds that: 1. The scientific evidence of groundwater contamination is mounting; 2. Such contamination, once it occurs, is often irreversible; 3. Within this...
55-0105 - Purpose.
It is the purpose of this article to: 1. Establish procedures for the designation of special groundwater protection areas within designated sole source aquifer areas...
55-0107 - Definitions.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this section shall govern the construction of the following terms as used in this article: 1. "Plan"...
55-0109 - Special Groundwater Protection Areas; Nomination.
1. Any municipality or person may nominate a special groundwater protection area within a federally designated sole source aquifer contained within counties having a population...
55-0115 - Comprehensive Management Plan; Contents.
The designated planning entity shall prepare the plan for the special groundwater protection area. The plan shall be designed to ensure the non-degradation of the...
55-0117 - Comprehensive Management Plan; Approval.
1. The planning entity shall: (a) consult with appropriate officials of any local, state or federal agency which has jurisdiction over lands and waters within...