N.Y. ENV Law § 71-0523
Power of the department to settle or compromise an action
§ 71-0523. Power of the department to settle or compromise an action.
The department shall empowered to settle or compromise in its
discretion any action or cause of action to recover a penalty under the
provisions of this chapter listed in section 71-0501 or under titles 5
through 15 inclusive and title 33 of this article, as it may deem
advantageous to the state.