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What is NYC RCNY § 10-07?

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(a) The Director of the Office of Environmental Coordination may, on behalf of the Mayor, administer exemptions for capital projects from one or more of the requirements outlined in 43 RCNY § 10-04 if, in his or her sole discretion, such exemption is necessary in the public interest. (b) The total value of the exemptio

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§ 10-07 Exemptions.

RCNY § 10-07

(a)The Director of the Office of Environmental Coordination may, on behalf of the Mayor, administer exemptions for capital projects from one or more of the requirements outlined in 43 RCNY § 10-04 if, in his or her sole discretion, such exemption is necessary in the public interest.

(b)The total value of the exemptions granted pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section may not exceed 20% of the capital dollars in each fiscal year accounting for capital projects subject to each of subdivisions (b), (c) and (d) of Section 224.1 of the Charter.

(c)Requests for exemption, including an explanation of the reason for such request and supporting documentation, shall be submitted to the Director of the Office of Environmental Coordination as soon as is practicable after the agency becomes aware of the necessity for such exemption.

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