6 CRR-NY 627.4NY-CRR

STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 6. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
CHAPTER VII. STATE AID
SUBCHAPTER A. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOND ACT OF 1972
PART 627. WETLANDS RESTORATION PROJECTS
6 CRR-NY 627.4
6 CRR-NY 627.4
627.4 Approval of projects.
(a) In addition to the standards and criteria set forth in law, the commissioner shall give due consideration in reviewing application for State assistance to those projects which can be carried out most expeditiously and which when completed will best carry out the purposes for which the wetlands are to be restored, protected and enhanced.
(b) Recognizing that projects for wetlands restoration will have varying potentials for restoring, protecting and enhancing such wetlands and the priority of any such types of projects depends upon the specific situation, the commissioner shall give consideration to projects that will:
(1) repair damage done by pollution and protect against future pollution;
(2) repair or prevent physical damage;
(3) initiate and maintain water level control;
(4) provide for vegetation management and control of organisms that detract from the natural values of wetlands; and
(5) improve the interspersion of plant communities.
6 CRR-NY 627.4
Current through March 15, 2023
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