(a) In order to assist persons wishing to undertake recreational activities on or along Esopus creek, the department reservoir releases manager shall respond to all inquiries relative to the date, duration and nature of diversions to be or being made pursuant to this Part.

(b) The department reservoir releases manager may provide for diversions pursuant to this Part for such special recreational events as he or she finds appropriate in light of the purposes of this Part and consistent with section 670.3(i) of this Part and shall respond to all inquiries relative to the date, duration and nature of any such diversions. Provided, all requests for diversions for special recreational events pursuant to this section shall be made to the department reservoir releases manager in writing not later than April 15th of any year. Further provided, the department reservoir releases manager shall not provide pursuant to this subdivision (1) for more than one diversion during any month or (2) for more than four such diversions between May 1 and October 31, inclusively.