§ 919. Coordination of state actions and programs. 1. Actions directly
undertaken by state agencies within the coastal area including grants,
loans or other funding assistance, land use and development, or
planning, and land transactions shall be consistent with the coastal
area policies of this article. Provided, however, that nothing in this
article shall be construed to authorize or require the issuance of any
permit, license, certification, or other approval or the approval of any
grant, loan or other funding assistance which is denied by the state
agency having jurisdiction, pursuant to other provisions of law or which
is conditioned by such agency pursuant to other provisions of law until
such conditions are met.

2. The secretary shall review actions proposed by state agencies which
may affect the achievement of the policies of this article and shall
make recommendations to such agencies with respect to achievement of
such policies.

3. The commissioner of environmental conservation shall amend the
regulations promulgated pursuant to article eight of the environmental
conservation law as necessary and appropriate to assure adequate
consideration of impacts on the use and conservation of coastal
resources.