Bill > A05543

This bill requires the New York State Commissioner of Environmental Conservation to establish comprehensive air quality monitoring systems within a one-mile radius of all airports located in cities with a population of one million or more (which effectively means New York City). The monitoring network will be required to continuously measure multiple environmental indicators including ozone, sulfur dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter (PM 1.0 and PM 2.5), along with meteorological data. The system will include an automated data acquisition system that collects readings into a central management system, with data verified and validated by a supervising site engineer following established quality assurance procedures. Additionally, the bill mandates the placement of a photochemical assessment monitoring station and a national ambient toxic trend station to specifically monitor volatile organic compounds during the summer ozone season, with the goal of understanding air quality and developing emission reduction strategies. The bill also requires the commissioner to periodically meet with site engineers, local community organizations, and elected officials to discuss monitoring results and potentially establish mitigation programs for any adverse air quality conditions. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5543