N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 5, § 70.13 – Technical feasibility studies.

(a) A technical feasibility study must have been performed or updated within one year of the date of submission of a program application to the department.
(b) Technical feasibility studies with respect to a construction project must be prepared under the supervision of and stamped with the seal and signature of a registered architect or professional engineer.
(c) A technical feasibility study must contain the following information regarding the project for which program assistance is being requested:
1. (1) a description of how the project will minimize, reduce or eliminate the generation of wastes, use or reuse wastes, increase energy efficiency or water conservation, improve air or water quality and/or improve process economics;
2. (2) a detailed breakdown of project costs;
3. (3) for projects involving construction, the proposed construction-to-occupancy schedule and copies of the preliminary architectural drawings, scope of work and schematics; and
4. (4) evidence satisfactory to the department that all applicable Federal, State and local permits, certificates and approvals have been applied for.
  (d) Conflict of interest prohibited.
  A person performing a technical feasibility study is permitted to provide construction management services to a program recipient, but such person may not be involved in the sale or installation of the proposed waste prevention technology.