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NY A01541
NY A01541Restricts operation of diesel powered electrical generation systems in areas identified as not meeting certain federal air quality standards for ozone; provides limited exceptions for use.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to restricting the operation of diesel powered electrical generation systems in areas identified as not meeting certain federal air quality standards for ozone
AI Summary
This bill amends the environmental conservation law to restrict the operation of diesel-powered electrical generation systems in areas identified as not meeting certain federal air quality standards for ozone. The bill provides limited exceptions, allowing the use of diesel combustion facilities with a generating capacity of less than 100 kilowatts, facilities that comply with or exceed emission standards for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, emergency backup systems during power outages, and facilities that use cogeneration technology to utilize waste heat.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)*,
Steven Englebright (D)*,
Sandy Galef (D)*,
Richard Gottfried (D)*,
N. Nick Perry (D)*,
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
Deborah Glick (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Dan Quart (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A1541 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01541&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01541 |
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