§ 198-19. Definitions.

As used in this article, the following words shall have the meanings indicated:

ACTIONS

Either Type I or unlisted actions, as defined in SEQRA regulations (6 NYCRR 617.2), which are undertaken by an agency and which include:

A. 

Projects or physical activities, such as construction or other activities that may affect the environment by changing the use, appearance or condition of any natural resource or structure, that:

(1) 

Are directly undertaken by an agency;

(2) 

Involve funding by an agency; or

(3) 

Require one or more new or modified approvals from an agency or agencies.

B. 

Agency planning and policymaking activities that may affect the environment and commit the agency to a definite course of future decisions.

C. 

Adoption of agency rules, regulations and procedures, including local laws, codes, ordinances, executive orders and resolutions that may affect the environment.

D. 

Any combinations of the above.

AGENCY

Any board, agency, department, office, other body or officer of the Village of Piermont

COASTAL ASSESSMENT FORM (CAF)

The form used by an agency to assist it in determining the consistency of an action with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.

CONSISTENT

The action will fully comply with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program policy standards and conditions and, whenever practicable, will advance one or more of them.

DIRECT ACTIONS

Actions planned and proposed for implementation by an agency, such as but not limited to a capital project, rule making, procedure making and policy making.

HARBOR ADVISORY COMMISSION or COMMISSION

The Harbor Advisory Commission of the Village of Piermont, as created pursuant to Local Law No. 1 of 1986.

LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM (LWRP)

The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program of the Village of Piermont, approved by the Secretary of State pursuant to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act (Executive Law Article 42), a copy of which is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Village of Piermont.

WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION AREA

That portion of New York State coastal waters and adjacent shorelands, as defined in Article 42 of the Executive Law, which is located within the boundaries of the Village of Piermont, as shown on the Coastal Area Map on file in the office of the Secretary of State and as delineated in the Village of Piermont Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.