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NY S06927
Bill
Status
10/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Addabbo
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 14-member New York seawall study commission within the Department of Environmental Conservation, with members appointed by the governor, legislature, mayor of New York City, and county executives of Nassau and Suffolk counties.
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Commission members should have expertise in climatology, hydrology, environmental science, aquaculture, oceanography, coastal ocean science, or engineering.
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Commission shall identify feasibility, costs, impacts, and best locations for construction of seawall or sea gate protection along New York City's entire coastline against sea level rise and storm surge.
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Requires commission to submit report to governor and legislature by December 31, 2020 addressing coastal risk areas, storm surge risk, projected coastal hazards through 2100, construction locations and costs, and recommended regulatory or statutory changes.
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Commission expires and is repealed January 1, 2021; members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for necessary expenses.
Legislative Description
Establishes a commission to be known as the "New York seawall study commission" which will study the feasibility, costs, impacts, and best locations for construction of a seawall or sea gate being created to protect the city of New York from sea level rise and storm surge along the entire coastline.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A8686A
6/19/2018