Bill > A00224

This bill directs the New York State Commissioner of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study on airborne ultrafine particles (UFPs), which are microscopic particles measuring 100 nanometers or less in diameter. The study will focus on the impacts of seven major New York airports, including John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and others, and will investigate the characteristics, sources, and potential health effects of these particles. Specifically, the study will examine the spatial and temporal distribution of UFPs, their primary sources, the contribution of aircraft and airport operations to UFP concentrations, potential health risks such as heart and lung diseases, and exposure risks for vulnerable populations. The bill requires the commissioner to assess potential mitigation measures like sustainable aviation fuels, identify information gaps in understanding UFP exposure, and collaborate with other state agencies including environmental conservation and health departments. Within two years of the act's effective date, the commissioner must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the governor and state legislative leaders, with the ultimate goal of understanding and potentially reducing harmful particle emissions around New York airports.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A224