N.Y. Nav. Law § 184

§ 184. Settlements when source of discharge is unknown. If the source\nof the discharge is unknown or cannot be determined, the claimant and\nthe administrator shall attempt to arrange a settlement of any claim\nagainst the fund. The administrator is authorized to enter and certify\npayment of such settlement subject to such proof and procedures\ncontained in regulations promulgated by the administrator.\n