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NY A08399

NY A08399
Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine in the waters of Lake Ontario located within the state and within the jurisdiction and control of the state.


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Introduced
10/20/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to establishing a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine in the waters of Lake Ontario located within the state

AI Summary

This bill establishes an indefinite moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine in the waters of Lake Ontario located within New York state. The moratorium is subject to applicable environmental review, energy, and local zoning laws. The moratorium can only be lifted with the consent of both houses of the state legislature by a majority vote in each house, and the legislature may require additional information before deciding whether to lift the moratorium.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

held for consideration in environmental conservation (on 05/09/2022)

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