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NY S08830
NY S08830Makes 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
04/22/2022
In Committee
04/25/2022
04/25/2022
Crossed Over
04/27/2022
04/27/2022
Passed
12/19/2022
12/19/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/30/2022
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S8830 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08830&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08830 |
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