Bill > S06347

This bill, known as the "Protect New York Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act," directs the New York State Commissioner of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study on airborne ultrafine particles (UFPs), which are microscopic particles with diameters of 100 nanometers or less. The study will focus on seven major New York airports, including John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia Airport, and will investigate the characteristics, sources, and potential health impacts of UFPs. Specifically, the study will examine the spatial and temporal distribution of UFP concentrations, analyze their primary sources, assess the contribution of aircraft and airport operations to UFP levels, and explore potential health effects such as heart and lung diseases, asthma, and nervous system disorders. The commissioner will collaborate with environmental conservation, health, and other relevant agencies to gather data, and will evaluate potential mitigation strategies like sustainable aviation fuels. The bill requires the commissioner to submit a detailed report with findings and recommendations to state leadership within two years of the act's effective date, with the goal of better understanding and potentially reducing UFP emissions from airport operations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6347