Before granting any license, the department shall inquire and
determine to its own satisfaction that the exercise of the privilege
conferred will not impair or interfere with navigation on the waters
covered by the license and, whenever, the public interest requires,
shall impose such conditions in granting the license as may be required
to protect and safeguard navigation.
Structure New York Laws
ENV - Environmental Conservation
15-1701 - Reservation of State Control.
15-1705 - Licenses; Approval by the Governor.
15-1707 - Procedure on Application for License.
15-1709 - Preliminary Permits.
15-1713 - Waters Impounded by Dams Constructed for Power Purposes Impressed With a Public Interest.
15-1715 - Licenses and the Protection of Navigation.
15-1717 - Provisions for the Revision and Readjustment of Rent in Licenses.
15-1719 - Equitable Rental for Niagara River Water.
15-1721 - Reservation in the License; State Control of Rates and Use and Distribution of Power.
15-1723 - Contribution to the Cost of Headwater Improvement.
15-1725 - Prosecution of Project Works.
15-1727 - Maintenance of Project Works.
15-1731 - Eminent Domain; Transmission Lines.
15-1733 - Use of Land Occupied by a Public Highway.
15-1735 - Contracts Extending Beyond License Period.
15-1737 - Transfer of License Restricted.
15-1739 - Revocation of License.
15-1741 - Re-Entry at Expiration of the License Period.
15-1743 - Renewal and Extension of Licenses.
15-1745 - Prohibited Diversions.
15-1747 - False Entries, Statements or Reports.
15-1749 - Previous Grantees Not to Divert Waters Without a License.