Bill > A06016

This bill amends New York's Environmental Conservation Law to require that environmental impact statements consider whether the siting of a facility will cause or increase a disproportionate burden on minority communities or economically distressed areas. It defines "economically distressed area" and "minority community" and requires the consideration of these factors in the initial determination of whether an environmental impact statement is needed, as well as in the criteria used to determine the significance of an environmental impact. The bill aims to ensure equity in the treatment of minority and economically distressed communities in the siting of environmental facilities.