New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 6 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Chapter X - DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Subchapter A - GENERAL
Article 1 - MISCELLANEOUS RULES
Part 651 - STATE AID FOR COLLECTION, TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE-COST OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS
Comprehensive Studies and Reports in Relation to Planning for Collection, Treatment and Disposal of Sewage
Section 651.1 - Intent

The intent of comprehensive studies is to develop economical projects for the present and future collection, treatment and disposal of sewage from one or more municipalities or any portion thereof. Comprehensive studies are intended to include areas of present or projected high densities of population, including a natural drainage area covering a major portion of a sub-basin. Such studies are not intended to provide for minor sewer extensions or for sewer plans for small subdivisions or small areas, nor for the preparation of detail design and engineering drawings, specifications and contract documents.