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 672 - RESERVOIR RELEASES REGULATIONS: OTHER
Subpart 672-1 - Reservoir Releases Regulations-General
Section 672-1.1 - Purpose and structure of this part

Universal Citation: 6 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 672-1.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

(a) It is the general purpose of this Part to implement the policy of the State with regard to the release of waters from certain reservoirs, as set forth in title 8 of article 15 of the Environmental Conservation Law. The purpose of regulating such releases of water is to protect and enhance the recreational use of the rivers and streams affected by those releases, while ensuring, and without impairing, an adequate supply of water for power production or for any municipality which uses water from such reservoirs for drinking and other purposes.

(b)

(1) Except for releases from Cannonsville, Pepacton and Neversink reservoirs and diversions from Schoharie reservoir through the Shandaken tunnel to Esopus Creek, this Part applies to releases from all reservoirs regulated by title 8 of article 15 of the Environmental Conservation Law. The reservoirs covered by this Part are as follows:
(i) Subpart 672-2--Ashokan, Kensico, Rondout and Schoharie reservoirs;

(ii) Subpart 672-3--Croton System reservoirs--Boyds Corner, West Branch, Bog Brook, East Branch, Middle Branch, Croton Falls, Cross River, Titicus, Amawalk, Muscoot and New Croton reservoirs;

(iii) Subpart 672-4--Mongaup System reservoirs--Toronto, Cliff Lake, Swinging Bridge and Rio reservoirs; and

(iv) Subpart 672-5--East Sidney Lake, Sleepy Hollow Lake, Cooper Lake and Sturgeon Pool.

(2) Releases from Cannonsville, Pepacton and Neversink reservoirs are regulated by Part 671 of this Title. Diversions from Schoharie reservoir through the Shandaken tunnel are regulated by Part 670 of this Title.

(c) The provisions of this Subpart are applicable to all reservoirs regulated by this Part. Each of the remaining Subparts of this Part is applicable to a group of reservoirs regulated by this Part. The provisions of each of the remaining Subparts of this Part shall be construed in a manner consistent with this Subpart, except where otherwise specified. Where any provision of one of the remaining Subparts specifies that it is not to be construed in a manner consistent with this Subpart, such provision shall supersede the provisions of this Subpart.

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