N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 6 § 645-3.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 645-3.4 - Environmental review procedures

(a) As early as is possible in the commission's formulation of an action it proposes to undertake, or as early as is possible after the commission receives an application for funding or approval of an action, the commission shall fulfill all of its responsibilities under SEQR.

(b) No application for a permit or an approval from the commission which is subject to the provisions of SEQR shall be complete until:

(1) a short or long EAF is filed with the commission, as required by SEQR;

(2) the lead agency has been designated pursuant to SEQR, if required;

(3) it has been determined whether or not the action may have a significant effect on the environment and a positive or negative declaration has been issued; and

(4) if it has been determined that a project may have a significant effect on the environment, a DEIS has been accepted by the lead agency.

(c) All actions shall be processed in accordance with the procedures specified in Part 617 of this Title.

(d) If the commission determines to conduct a public hearing in accordance with the requirements of section 617.8(d) of this Title, the hearing shall be coordinated with any hearing held pursuant to the requirements of Subpart 645- 5.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 § 645-3.4