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NY A03395

NY A03395
Requires that an assessment of the role that permit approvals for air contamination sources plays in contributing to stationary and mobile sources of air pollution be included in an addendum to the strategies for the development of community emission reduction programs; requires disclosure of last mile warehouse permits.


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Introduced
01/27/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the community air monitoring program

AI Summary

This bill requires the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to prepare an addendum to their existing report on reducing air pollution in disadvantaged communities. The addendum must include two key components: first, an assessment of how the department's permit approval process for air contamination sources contributes to stationary and mobile pollution sources, and second, a detailed description of how the operating permit program for Title V Clean Air Act sources impacts pollution. Additionally, the bill mandates that the department publicly release a comprehensive listing and interactive statewide map of "last mile warehouses" - defined as facilities over 50,000 square feet primarily used for storing and redistributing e-commerce goods. The map must allow users to view these warehouse locations separately or in conjunction with other geographical information. The purpose appears to be increasing transparency about pollution sources and their potential environmental impact, with a particular focus on identifying and documenting facilities in disadvantaged communities that may contribute to air pollution. The bill requires these actions to be completed within one year of its effective date and allows for immediate implementation upon passage.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation (on 01/07/2026)

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