Bill > S02493

This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to require the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to create an addendum to its existing report on reducing air pollution in disadvantaged communities. Specifically, the bill mandates two key actions within one year of the law's effective date: first, the department must assess how its permit approval process for air contamination sources contributes to stationary and mobile pollution sources, including their impact on community air pollution exposure; second, the department must provide a detailed description of its operating permit program under the federal Clean Air Act and its role in pollution sources. Additionally, the bill requires the department to publicly release a comprehensive listing and interactive statewide map of "last mile warehouses" (defined as facilities over 50,000 square feet primarily used for e-commerce distribution) that have received air contamination source permits. The map must allow users to view warehouse distribution separately or in conjunction with other geographical information, promoting transparency about potential pollution sources in different communities. The goal of these provisions appears to be increasing accountability and public awareness about air pollution sources, particularly in disadvantaged areas.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2493