2010 New York Code
ENV - Environmental Conservation
Article 70 - (70-0101 - 70-0121) UNIFORM PROCEDURES
70-0105 - Definitions.

§ 70-0105. Definitions.
    Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this section
  shall  govern  the  construction  of the following terms as used in this
  article:
    1. "Environmental notice bulletin" shall mean the publication  of  the
  department published pursuant to section 3-0306 of this chapter.
    2. "Complete application" shall mean an application for a permit which
  is  in  an  approved  form  and  is  determined  by the department to be
  complete for the purpose of commencing review  of  the  application  but
  which  may  need  to  be  supplemented during the course of review as to
  matters contained in the application in order to enable  the  department
  to  make  the  findings  and  determinations required by law. A complete
  application shall include such draft impact statement as may be required
  pursuant to article eight of this chapter.
    3. "Minor project" shall mean a proposed project which by  its  nature
  and  with  respect to its location will not have a significant impact on
  the environment and will not exceed criteria established  in  rules  and
  regulations  adopted  by  the  department pursuant to subdivision one of
  section 70-0107 of this article.
    4. "Permit" shall mean any permit, certificate, license or other  form
  of  department  approval, modification, suspension, revocation, renewal,
  reissuance or recertification issued in connection with  any  regulatory
  program  referred  to  in  subdivision  three of section 70-0107 of this
  article as further specified by rule and regulation.
    5. "Project" shall  mean  any  activity  that  requires  one  or  more
  department permits.
    6.  "Emergency" shall mean a natural or an accidental human-made event
  which presents an immediate threat to life, health, property, or natural
  resources.