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NY S08129

Bill

Official Source

Status

Vetoed

12/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jose Peralta

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a suspension on issuance of new permits for hydraulic fracturing in low permeability natural gas reservoirs, including the Marcellus and Utica shale formations
  • Permits suspension to continue state review and analysis of hydraulic fracturing's effects on water and air quality, environmental safety, and public health
  • Defines hydraulic fracturing as the fracturing of rock by fluid for stimulating natural gas or oil extraction
  • Exempts permits issued prior to the effective date that are subject to renewal from the suspension
  • Takes effect immediately and expires May 15, 2011, at which point the suspension provisions are repealed

Legislative Description

Suspends hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas or oil until May 15, 2011; suspends the issuance of new permits for such drilling.

Last Action

VETOED MEMO.6837

12/13/2010

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means8/4/2010
Rules6/14/2010
Environmental Conservation6/10/2010

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