N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law Section 71-0523
Power of the department to settle or compromise an action

71‑0501
Applicability of this title 71‑0503
Investigation by department 71‑0505
Suits and prosecution 71‑0507
Actions for penalties generally 71‑0509
Costs in actions by the people 71‑0511
Judgments 71‑0513
Jurisdiction of courts in criminal cases 71‑0517
Witnesses not excused from testifying 71‑0519
Compromise of civil penalty 71‑0521
Certificate by court or justice 71‑0523
Power of the department to settle or compromise an action 71‑0525
Powers of designated departmental officers and employees and members of the state police