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NY A06007

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2009

Primary Sponsor

Michael Benjamin

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Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Public Service Law Section 120 to expand the definition of "major utility transmission facility" to include electric substations
  • Adds new category (c) covering facilities that transform electric current from transmission to distribution systems, or facilities within distribution systems larger than 500 square feet where current transformation occurs
  • Maintains existing exemptions for underground transmission lines in cities with populations exceeding 125,000 and transmission lines wholly within highway rights-of-way
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

An act to amend the public service law, in relation to the siting of electric substations

Last Action

held for consideration in ways and means

7/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/23/2010
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions2/24/2009

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