New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Subtitle BB - State Energy Office
Chapter IV - Fuel Allocation And Energy Emergency Procedures
Subchapter D - Standby State Fuel Set-aside Program
Part 7900 - General Provisions
Section 7900.2 - Standby Authority

(a) The Commissioner of the State Energy Office may implement the standby State fuel set-aside program if he finds that implementation of the standby State fuel set-aside program for one or more liquid fossil fuels is necessary to prevent or alleviate energy hardships or shortages.

(b) The commissioner shall implement the standby program by issuing an order stating such finding, establishing a State set-aside for one or more specified liquid fossil fuels at specified percentages, and indicating the date by which each prime supplier must designate a representative under section 7900.6 of this part, and the date on which the State set-aside program will go into effect. Such order, and any order amending or rescinding such order, shall be served by registered mail upon each prime supplier of the specified fuel or fuels serving the State. It shall be effective upon issuance, without subsequent hearings.

(c) The commissioner may delegate authority to appropriate State and local government officials to act in his stead and otherwise assist in implementing this program; such delegation shall be in writing and shall require the delegatee to conform to all requirements of these regulations and the delegating order.