§ 51-0503. Definitions.

As used in this title, the following terms shall include and mean:

1. "Air quality improvement project." a. The upgrading of an existing
incinerator, furnace or boiler and appurtenances thereto owned and
operated by the state or a municipality, or

b. The establishment of a solid waste recovery and management project,
as defined in subdivision two of section 51-0903 of this article, which
directly enables permanent closure of an incinerator that is operating
in a manner not in compliance with applicable air pollution control
regulations and which project in all other respects qualifies for state
assistance pursuant to title nine of this article.

2. "Cost." The cost of upgrading including the cost of all systems,
facilities, machinery and equipment, engineering and architectural
services, plans and specifications, consultant and legal services, and
other direct expenses incident to such upgrading less any federal
assistance received or to be received.

3. "Municipality." A city, county, town, village or school district or
an improvement district within a city, county, town or village, or any
combination thereof.

4. "Upgrading." Construction, reconstruction, renovation, or other
process or activity necessary to insure that an existing incinerator or
furnace or boiler meets air quality emission standards promulgated by
the commissioner.