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NY S05498
Bill
Status
6/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
George Amedore
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AI Summary
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Establishes an 11-member geoparks task force including the commissioners of parks, education, and environmental conservation, plus eight appointed members with expertise in geology, education, sustainable development, and parks management.
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Commissioner of education serves as chair; members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses.
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Task force must submit a report within 24 months identifying significant geological sites in the state suitable for development as geoparks, including sites within state parks.
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Report must include recommendations for educational programs, sustainable socio-economic development such as geotourism, conservation strategies, and cost estimates for implementation.
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Task force must conduct three public hearings in different areas of the state and consult with federal and United Nations representatives regarding geoscience, parks, and sustainable development.
Legislative Description
Establishes a geoparks task force to survey and formulate a plan for identifying sites for a system of geoparks, and a management and development strategy for such parks.
Last Action
referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
6/14/2016