21-0115 - Additional Powers.

NY Env Cons L § 21-0115 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) Unless this state specifically confers a power or duty on the commission, other than one conferred by the compact itself, no financial or other burden or duties shall be placed upon this state, or any agency, officer or subdivision thereof, by reason of the conferring or exercise of the power or duty. At any time, the Governor, Attorney General, or the State Comptroller shall have the power to make inquiry of the commission and to examine its books and records in order to ascertain the state of compliance with this act.

(2) The rights, privileges and responsibilities of the state with respect to the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Compact and the commission established thereby shall not be limited or impaired.

(3) The commission shall include in its reports to the Governor a full account of any additional powers or duties exercised or performed by it.