N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 16, § 897.6 – Types of actions.

(a) Type 1 actions (which are more likely to require the preparation of environmental impact statements then those unlisted actions) are listed in 6 NYCRR 617.4. Type II actions (which have been determined not to have a significant, adverse effect on the environment) are listed in 6 NYCRR 617.15 and in subdivision (b) of this section. Neither new programs, nor major changes in priorities with respect to policies, regulations and procedures are included.
(b) The adoption of policies, regulations and procedures constitutes the undertaking of a type II action if it relates to:
1. (1) routine administration and management of the commission's functions, including but not limited to rules establishing procedures for the orderly conduct of business before the commission;
2. (2) practices by cable companies concerning administration and management of cable company functions, including but not limited to rules relating to:
  1. (i) cable company reports;
  2. (ii) the uniform system of accounts; and
  3. (iii) transfers of assets and/or control;
3. (3) practices by cable companies concerning customer relations, such as, but not limited to, rules governing:
  1. (i) technical standards and requirements;
  2. (ii) complaint procedures;
  3. (iii) billing practices;
  4. (iv) limitation of liability; and
  5. (v) landlord-tenant relationships;
4. (4) activities by cable companies concerning testing, inspection, repair and maintenance of existing facilities; or
5. (5) safety measures for design, testing operation and maintenance of cable facilities, including rules governing the reporting of signal levels and leakage.
(c) Construction of cable facilities which is limited to installations on existing utility facilities is a type II action, unless such construction is a type I action as defined in 6 NYCRR 617.4.