§ 170. Legislative intent. The legislature finds and declares that New York’s lands and waters constitute a unique and delicately balanced resource; that the protection and preservation of these lands and waters promotes the health, safety and welfare of the people of this state; that the tourists and recreation industry dependent on clean waters and […]
§ 171. Purposes. It is the purpose of this article to ensure a clean environment and healthy economy for the state by preventing the unregulated discharge of petroleum which may result in damage to lands, waters or natural resources of the state by authorizing the department of environmental conservation to respond quickly to such discharges […]
§ 172. Definitions. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 1. “Administrator” means the chief executive, within the department of audit and control, of the New York environmental protection and spill compensation fund; 2. “Barrel” means forty-two United States gallons, or 159.9 liters, at sixty degrees fahrenheit; 2-a. […]
