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NY S08176
Bill
Status
Introduced
8/12/2016
Primary Sponsor
David Valesky
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AI Summary
- Requires the New York State Canal Corporation to install one ring life buoy on each side of all piers, wharfs, locks, and docks in the canal system, plus one near each external stairway leading to water
- Ring life buoys must be stored on readily accessible racks that allow emergency removal without permanent securing to the rack or pier
- Specifies that ring life buoys must meet US Coast Guard approval standards (160.050 or 160.150 for SOLAS equipment) and include a floating electric water light approved under standard 161.010
- Requires each ring life buoy to have a buoyant line of at least 100 feet in length with a breaking strength of at least five kilonewtons, with the line end unsecured to the pier
- Takes effect 180 days after becoming law and allows the Canal Corporation to establish additional rules for locations not specifically covered in the act
Legislative Description
Requires the accessibility of ring life buoys on piers in the canal system which comply with certain US Coast Guard standards.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
8/12/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules8/12/2016
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