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NY A07713

NY A07713
Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbines in certain areas within the jurisdiction and control of New York State including the waters of Lake Erie or Lake Ontario.


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Introduced
06/06/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 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 turbines in certain areas within the jurisdiction and control of New York state; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

AI Summary

This bill establishes a moratorium, or temporary suspension, on the building or placement of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbines in the waters of Lake Erie or Lake Ontario within the jurisdiction and control of New York State. The moratorium also applies to any infrastructure used to support these wind turbines. The bill specifies that it is subject to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, Article 10 of the Public Service Law, and any local zoning or permitting laws or ordinances. The moratorium is set to take effect on July 1, 2024 and expire on July 1, 2034.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation (on 01/03/2024)

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