(a) It is the general purpose of this Part to implement the policy of the State with regard to the release of waters from certain reservoirs, as set forth in title 8 of article 15 of the Environmental Conservation Law. The purpose of regulating such releases of water is to protect and enhance the recreational use of the rivers and streams affected by those releases, while ensuring, and without impairing, an adequate supply of water for power production or for any municipality which uses water from such reservoirs for drinking and other purposes.

1. (1) Except for releases from Cannonsville, Pepacton and Neversink reservoirs and diversions from Schoharie reservoir through the Shandaken tunnel to Esopus Creek, this Part applies to releases from all reservoirs regulated by title 8 of article 15 of the Environmental Conservation Law. The reservoirs covered by this Part are as follows:

   1. (i) Subpart 672-2—Ashokan, Kensico, Rondout and Schoharie reservoirs;
   2. (ii) Subpart 672-3—Croton System reservoirs—Boyds Corner, West Branch, Bog Brook, East Branch, Middle Branch, Croton Falls, Cross River, Titicus, Amawalk, Muscoot and New Croton reservoirs;
   3. (iii) Subpart 672-4—Mongaup System reservoirs—Toronto, Cliff Lake, Swinging Bridge and Rio reservoirs; and
   4. (iv) Subpart 672-5—East Sidney Lake, Sleepy Hollow Lake, Cooper Lake and Sturgeon Pool.
2. (2) Releases from Cannonsville, Pepacton and Neversink reservoirs are regulated by Part 671 of this Title. Diversions from Schoharie reservoir through the Shandaken tunnel are regulated by Part 670 of this Title.

(b)