Bill > S05685

This bill extends the moratorium on issuing certificates of environmental safety for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and petroleum gas facilities and transportation routes in New York City (defined as cities with a population of one million or more) from April 1, 2025 to April 1, 2027. The original law, enacted in 1978, established restrictions on the siting and certification of LNG and petroleum gas infrastructure, and this amendment simply pushes back the expiration date of those restrictions by two years. The bill takes effect immediately, which means the extended moratorium will be in place as soon as the bill is signed into law, continuing to prevent new LNG and petroleum gas facilities and transportation routes from being approved in New York City during this additional two-year period. This type of moratorium is typically designed to allow time for further environmental and safety assessments before permitting such potentially hazardous infrastructure projects.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5685