New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 21 - Miscellaneous
Chapter X - Power Authority Of The State Of New York
Part 461 - Implementation Of The State Environmental Quality Review Act
Section 461.12 - Responsibilities of the director
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) With respect to Type I and unlisted activities where the Power Authority is the lead agency, the director shall make the initial determination of significance or nonsignificance. This determination will take into consideration the criteria set forth in section 461.18 of this Part, the information contained in the EAF and any other information which the director deems necessary to make such determination.
(b) If the director determines that an EIS is required, he shall prepare or cause to be prepared such EIS.
(c) Based upon the significance of the action and/or issues raised by any request for hearing, the director will determine if a hearing should be held. Any such hearing shall be for the purpose of obtaining additional public comment and shall be legislative in nature.