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NY S05189
Bill
Status
6/19/2017
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
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Amends environmental conservation law to define "benthic barrier" as a gas-permeable film anchored to lake bottoms (excluding stone anchors) for controlling aquatic vegetation near residential docks and swimming areas
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Permits placement of temporary benthic barriers in freshwater bodies on private property shorelines between July 1 and October 31 annually to control invasive aquatic plants around docks
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Exempts temporary benthic barriers from classification as "fill" under title five of article fifteen of the environmental conservation law and from General Permit GP-0-17-001 requirements
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes the use of benthic barriers, between July 1 and October 31, to control invasive aquatic plants around docks.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018