N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 1 § 224.16

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 43, October 23, 2024

Section 224.16 - Reimbursement to municipalities

(a) The commissioner shall reimburse municipalities for costs associated with implementation of the petroleum product quality program.

(b) Reimbursement shall be made for:

(1) Employee wages, based on the employee's hourly rate including fringe benefits, for the time required to perform the following services as directed by the commissioner:

(i) collection of petroleum product samples and transport of said samples to a designated collection point;

(ii) screening automotive fuels;

(iii) preparation and submission of required reports to the commissioner;

(iv) investigations necessary to affirm that a violation has occurred; and

(v) training as prescribed by the commissioner.

(2) Administration costs, not to exceed 15 percent of program costs. All such costs must be individually justified.

(3) Transportation costs including tolls and mileage at the current rate negotiated under the Professional, Scientific and Technical Bargaining Unit contract.

(4) Purchase price of petroleum samples collected and submitted for test.

(5) Other costs, as justified. Prior written approval shall be required for equipment purchases.

(c) Payment shall be made each quarter upon receipt of a voucher from the municipality identifying the amounts claimed for each area of reimbursement. Documentation and receipts supporting the claims shall be maintained by the municipality for three years and shall be available for inspection by department representatives. Documentation shall include a log of time spent by each employee on work performed in support of this program.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 1 § 224.16

Amended New York State Register November 20, 2019/Volume XLI, Issue 47, eff. 11/20/2019