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NY S08830

NY S08830
Makes various provisions regulating equitable siting of environmental facilities; requires environmental impact statements to state whether the siting of a facility will cause or increase a disproportionate burden on disadvantaged communities.


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Introduced
04/22/2022
In Committee
04/25/2022
Crossed Over
04/27/2022
Passed
12/19/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Makes various provisions regulating equitable siting of environmental facilities; requires environmental impact statements to state whether the siting of a facility will cause or increase a disproportionate burden on disadvantaged communities.

AI Summary

This bill makes various provisions regulating the equitable siting of environmental facilities. It requires environmental impact statements to state whether the siting of a facility will cause or increase a disproportionate burden on disadvantaged communities, as defined by the law. The bill also requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to prepare an "existing burden report" when issuing permits for projects that may affect disadvantaged communities, and prohibits the approval or renewal of permits that may cause or contribute to a disproportionate or inequitable pollution burden on such communities.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

APPROVAL MEMO.115 (on 12/30/2022)

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