Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms used in this chapter
shall have the same meaning as those defined in Article 8 of the New York
State Environmental Conservation Law (SEQR) and Part 617 of Title 6 of the
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR).
No decision to carry out or approve an action, other than a Type II
action, shall be made by the Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board, commissioner,
officer or employee of the Town until there has been full compliance with
SEQR and all requirements of this chapter and Part 617 of Title 6 of NYCRR.
Actions lawfully undertaken or approved prior to the dates specified
in Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law for local agencies shall
be exempt from this chapter and the provisions of Article 8 of the Environmental
Conservation Law and Part 617 of Title 6 of NYCRR consistent with existing
state law unless otherwise indicated therein; provided, however, that if,
after such dates, an action undertaken or approved prior to that date is modified
by any state or local agency, officer or employee having jurisdiction over
such action, the modification shall be an action subject to this chapter,
SEQR and Part 617 of Title 6 of NYCRR.