New York § 885 - 885Consolidated hearings
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 885 — 885Consolidated hearings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 885. 885Consolidated hearings
* § 885. Consolidated hearings. 1. Any applicant for permits required for a business undertaking, project, or activity, or any state agency having jurisdiction of the required permits, may request the office to coordinate any public hearings. The office may consolidate such hearings insofar as may be feasible. 2. A consolidated hearing shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the state administrative procedure act. The director or his designee shall be the presiding officer and shall establish an agenda for, and regulate, the course of the hearing. A representative of each state agency within whose jurisdiction a specific application lies shall conduct that portion of the hearing pertaining to the submission of information and data relating to such application. The hearing may be continued by the presiding officer when appropriate and shall be recorded in a suitable manner. 3. The office, with the consent of the state agencies having permit jurisdiction, may provide for a pre-hearing conference to assist in the disposition of the type, time, place, and parties of the consolidated hearing, the simplification of the issues, the stipulations as to agreed facts and necessary documents, and any other relevant matters. * NB Authority of office terminated per § 893 December 31, 1995
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 885
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 885 cover?
Section 885 ("885Consolidated hearings") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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