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NY A07834
NY A07834Provides that when approving proposals to enhance the existing benefits provided by a wetland or to create and maintain new wetland benefits in order to increase the likelihood that a proposed activity will meet the applicable standard for permit issuance, the mitigation may occur within the same watershed as the proposed project.
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Introduced
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
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 watershed mitigation
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York State Environmental Conservation Law by adding a new section that allows environmental regulators more flexibility when approving wetland mitigation proposals. Specifically, when a project proposes to enhance existing wetland benefits or create new wetland benefits to improve its chances of obtaining a permit, the mitigation activities may now occur within the same watershed as the proposed project. A watershed is a geographic area where all water sources drain to a common point, such as a river, lake, or ocean. This provision aims to provide project developers with more localized options for environmental compensation when their activities might negatively impact wetlands, while still maintaining environmental protections by ensuring that mitigation occurs within a closely related ecological region. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7834 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07834&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07834 |
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