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NY S05189

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

Catharine Young

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Environmental Conservation1/3/2018
Environmental Conservation6/19/2017
Rules6/7/2017
Environmental Conservation3/13/2017

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