§ 32:18-13 — Co-operation with existing agencies; adoption of general plan; Passaic valley sewerage system

ARTICLE XII. 1. In order that future pollution be controlled and existing pollution be abated with the greatest possible economy and efficiency, the commission shall co-operate and advise with the respective state and district authorities having jurisdiction over stream pollution, with a view to co-ordinating their activities and securing the most satisfactory results at lower cost. For such purpose the commission may prepare a general plan of the most practicable and economical method of securing conformity with the standards herein set forth, having in view the future growth and development of the district. Such plan when completed shall be submitted to the governor and the legislature of each state and to the state agency or agencies or district agencies in charge of sewage problems. The provisions of this act shall not affect the discharge from the outfall pipes of the Passaic valley sewerage system into the waters of New York harbor; provided, that said discharge shall be in accordance with the terms and provisions of the stipulation entered into on April fourteenth, one thousand nine hundred and ten, between the United States of America and Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners.