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NY S05394
NY S05394Enacts "private environmental law enforcement act"; authorizes any private citizen who has an interest which is or may be adversely affected to commence civil judicial actions for injunctive or declaratory relief to remedy environmental harms under certain circumstances; provides that such action may be commenced against any person for any violation of an administrative or court order compelling an investigation or remediation of an inactive hazardous waste disposal site.
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Introduced
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
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
Enacts "private environmental law enforcement act"; authorizes any private citizen who has an interest which is or may be adversely affected to commence civil judicial actions for injunctive or declaratory relief to remedy environmental harms under certain circumstances; provides that such action may be commenced against any person for any violation of an administrative or court order compelling an investigation or remediation of an inactive hazardous waste disposal site.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "Private Environmental Law Enforcement Act," which authorizes any private citizen with an interest that may be adversely affected to file civil lawsuits for injunctive or declaratory relief to address environmental harms. The bill provides that such actions can be brought against any person for violating administrative or court orders related to the investigation or remediation of inactive hazardous waste disposal sites, as well as for violations of various environmental laws and regulations. The bill sets forth procedures for providing notice, intervention, settlement approval, and the award of costs, fees, and penalties. Additionally, the bill makes some changes to the existing law related to injunctions against environmental violations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
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/S5394 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05394&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05394 |
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