New York Environmental Conservation Law Article 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW

  • 8-0101 - Purpose.
    It is the purpose of this act to declare a state policy which will encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between man and his environment; to...
  • 8-0103 - Legislative Findings and Declaration.
    The legislature finds and declares that: 1. The maintenance of a quality environment for the people of this state that at all times is healthful...
  • 8-0105 - 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. "State...
  • 8-0107 - Agency Implementation.
    All agencies shall review their present statutory authority, administrative regulations, and current policies and procedures for the purpose of determining whether there are any deficiencies...
  • 8-0109 - Preparation of Environmental Impact Statement.
    1. Agencies shall use all practicable means to realize the policies and goals set forth in this article, and shall act and choose alternatives which,...
  • 8-0111 - Coordination of Reporting; Limitations; Lead Agency.
    1. State and federal reports coordinated. Where an agency as herein defined directly or indirectly participates in the preparation of or prepares a statement or...
  • 8-0113 - Rules and Regulations.
    1. After consultation with the other agencies subject to the provisions of this article, including state agencies and representatives of local governments and after conducting...
  • 8-0115 - Severability.
    The provisions of this article shall be severable, and if any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision or part of this article shall be adjudged by any...
  • 8-0117 - Phased Implementation.
    1. With respect to the actions directly undertaken by any state agency, the requirement of an environmental impact statement pursuant to subdivision two of section...

Last modified: February 3, 2019