N.Y. ENV Law § 51-0705
Approval and execution of state projects
§ 51-0705. Approval and execution of state projects.
1. State forest preserve, stream rights acquisition, wetlands
preservation or restoration, unique area preservation, and public access
to state lands projects shall be undertaken pursuant to this title only
with the approval of the commissioner.
2. Such projects as have been approved by the commissioner shall be
executed by the department in the manner provided for by applicable law.