Environmental
In New York, the 'State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System' (SPDES) permits are issued by the DEC for:
ASale of contaminated property
BPoint source discharges of pollutants (including construction site stormwater) into New York waters✓ Correct
CDrilling oil wells
DInstalling underground storage tanks
Explanation
SPDES permits are required for any point source discharge of pollutants to New York State waters, including stormwater discharges from construction sites above a certain acreage threshold.
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Transfer Tax
A tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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