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NY A00779

Bill

Official Source

Status

Vetoed

8/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Alfano

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Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Environmental Conservation Law Section 8-0113 to require the Department of Environmental Conservation to periodically update the model environmental impact assessment form
  • The updated form must assist applicants and lead agencies in determining whether a proposed project or action may have a significant effect on the environment
  • Updates shall ensure consideration of changes and emerging issues in environmental protection
  • Takes effect 180 days after the bill becomes law

Legislative Description

Directs the department of environmental conservation to update any forms or documentation prepared by such department which are designed to assist applicants and lead agencies in determining whether certain projects or actions have a significant effect on the environment; and provides such updates shall ensure the consideration of changes in science and emerging issues in environmental protection.

Last Action

tabled

8/16/2010

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation3/9/2009
Environmental Conservation1/7/2009

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