2006 New York Code - General Powers Of The Commissioner.

 
    § 24-105 General powers of the commissioner. Subject to the provisions
  of  this code, the commissioner may take such action as may be necessary
  to control the emission of air contaminant which causes or may cause, by
  itself or in combination with other air contaminant,  detriment  to  the
  safety,  health,  welfare or comfort of the public or to a part thereof,
  injury to plant and animal life, or damage to property or business.  The
  commissioner  may  exercise or delegate any of the functions, powers and
  duties vested in him or her or in  the  department  by  this  code.  The
  commissioner  may adopt such rules, regulations and procedures as may be
  necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.