2006 New York Code - Right To Enter And Inspect.

 
    § 178. Right to enter and inspect. The department is hereby authorized
  to  enter  and  inspect  any  property  or  premises  for the purpose of
  inspecting facilities  and  investigating  either  actual  or  suspected
  sources  of  discharges  or  violation  of  this  article or any rule or
  regulation promulgated pursuant  to  this  article.  The  department  is
  further  authorized  to enter on property or premises in order to assist
  in the cleanup or removal of the discharge. Any information relating  to
  secret processes or methods of manufacture shall be kept confidential.