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NY S04361

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Catharine Young

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Environmental Conservation Law Section 24-0701 to exclude temporary skidder trails and machinery used in selective timber cutting from regulated activities
  • Construction and use of temporary skidder trails and machinery for timber removal shall not require a permit under subdivision one of the section
  • Specifies that current best management practices as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Services must be followed for timber removal exclusion
  • Exemption applies to farmers and other landowners engaged in selective timber cutting activities on their land
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to selectively cutting timber and exclusion of current best management practices from regulated activities.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules6/21/2012
Environmental Conservation1/4/2012
Environmental Conservation6/20/2011
Environmental Conservation3/31/2011

Full Bill Text

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