New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 21 - Miscellaneous
Chapter XXIII - NIAGARA FRONTIER TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Part 1157 - Implementation Of State Environmental Quality Review Act
Section 1157.9 - Decision-making findings
Universal Citation: 21 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 1157.9
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) When the authority decides to carry out or approve an action which may have a significant effect on the environment, the authority shall make the following findings in a written determination:
(1) That
the authority, to the maximum extent practicable, has acted and chosen an
alternative, from among the reasonable alternatives thereto, which, consistent
with social, economic and other essential considerations of State policy,
minimizes or avoids adverse environmental effects, including effects revealed
in the relevant environmental impact statement, and
(2) Consistent with social, economic and
other essential considerations of State policy, all practicable means will be
taken in carrying out or approving the action to minimize or avoid adverse
environmental effects.
(b) The authority shall file a copy of its findings in the same manner as the DEIS is filed pursuant to subdivision (d) of section 1157.6 of this Part. The authority shall maintain a complete file or files of such written findings which shall be open to the public.
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