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NY A10994
NY A10994Authorizes the legislative commission on the development of rural resources to study the effectiveness of pond and lake management programs; provides for the comprehensive control and mitigation of harmful algal blooms in both marine and fresh water; and provides for emergency response to water contaminations by algal bloom or hypoxia.
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Introduced
05/29/2018
05/29/2018
In Committee
05/29/2018
05/29/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the legislative law, in relation to authorizing the legislative commission on the development of rural resources to study the effectiveness of pond and lake management programs; to amend the executive law, the soil and water conservation districts law, the environmental conservation law, the public health law, the education law and the public authorities law, in relation to the mitigation and control of harmful algal blooms; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill:
1. Authorizes the legislative commission on the development of rural resources to study the effectiveness of pond and lake management programs.
2. Provides for the comprehensive control and mitigation of harmful algal blooms in both marine and freshwater environments.
3. Establishes the New York Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Commission to assess the impacts of harmful algal blooms, coordinate response efforts, and develop a comprehensive plan to address the issue.
4. Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to promulgate regulations to manage nutrient loadings and prevent harmful algal blooms.
5. Provides for emergency response to water contamination events caused by algal blooms or hypoxia (low oxygen levels), including the deployment of emergency response teams and the provision of potable water.
The bill aims to address the growing problem of harmful algal blooms and their impacts on the state's water resources, economy, and public health.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation (on 05/29/2018)
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