N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 572.11 – Deputy director-regulatory programs authority to approve certain projects.

(a) The deputy director-regulatory programs may review and approve, or approve subject to conditions, and issue permits for, all projects other than:
1. (1) class B regional projects in land use areas governed by an approved local land use program;
2. (2) subdivisions involving 50 or more lots;
3. (3) projects which have been the subject of a public hearing held pursuant to Part 580 of this Title; and
4. (4) projects requiring variances which have been the subject of a public hearing held pursuant to section 576.5 of this Title.
(b) The deputy director-regulatory programs shall report the exercise of such authority at each regular meeting of the agency.
(c) The deputy director-regulatory programs shall have discretion to refer any project to the agency for review.