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NY A11029

NY A11029
Directs the commissioner to publicly publish an annual report on the environmental radiation surveillance program and analyze such report showing trends and cumulative impact, as well as notify other relevant agencies if contamination has exceeded EPA standards for maximum amounts of contamination allowed in drinking water or food.


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Introduced
04/23/2026
In Committee
04/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to directing the commissioner to publicly publish an annual report on the environmental radiation surveillance program

AI Summary

This bill directs the commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation to create and publish an annual report on the state's environmental radiation surveillance program, making it freely available online. This report will analyze trends and the cumulative impact of radioactive releases or disposals, using information gathered under specific state regulations (6 NYCRR 380). In collaboration with the Department of Health, the report will also trigger notifications to other relevant agencies if contamination levels exceed the maximum allowable amounts for drinking water or food, as set by state and federal law, including standards from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee Hearing (00:00:00 5/5/2026 Room 623 LOB) (on 05/05/2026)

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