New York Consolidated Laws, Environmental Conservation Law - ENV § 29-0307. Cooperation with other agencies

1. All agencies and authorities of the state, municipalities, and political subdivisions of the state are hereby directed to cooperate with the commission in order to facilitate and expedite the responsibilities and duties of the commission.  To the extent practicable and not otherwise inconsistent with law and upon the request of the commission, any agency or authority of the state shall provide copies of existing studies, surveys, plans, data, and other materials in its possession to the commission.

2. The commission shall assure that the advisory committee appointed pursuant to section 29-0501 of this article has a timely opportunity to provide information and recommendations to the commission on all aspects of its activities pursuant to section 29-0303 of this title.

3. In consultation and cooperation with the advisory committee established pursuant to section 29-0501 of this article, the commission shall keep the public informed of its activities in developing the draft environmental impact statement required by section 29-0303 of this title and encourage the public to participate by providing views, comments, information, and analysis concerning siting and disposal method selection for permanent disposal facilities.

4. The department of audit and control and the department of law are hereby directed to expedite the processing of all contracts associated with carrying out the provisions of this section.