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NY A09979
Bill
Status
3/5/2018
Primary Sponsor
Fred Thiele
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "water quality improvement project" under town law to include construction of public water mains and connections providing drinking water to residents with contaminated supplies
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Adds coverage for contamination by toxic chemicals (as defined in Environmental Conservation Law section 37-0301), hazardous substances (section 40-0105), or emerging contaminants (Public Health Law section 1112)
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Maintains existing categories of water quality projects including wastewater treatment, non-point source abatement, aquatic habitat restoration, pollution prevention, and the Peconic Bay National Estuary Program
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Excludes projects designed to permit or accommodate new growth from the definition of water quality improvement projects
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Includes the construction of public water mains and connections to provide a pure and wholesome source of drinking water to inhabitants whose drinking water supply has been contaminated by toxic or hazardous substances within the definition of water quality improvement project.
Last Action
substituted by s7853a
6/19/2018