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NY S09083
Bill
Status
11/6/2020
Primary Sponsor
Alessandra Biaggi
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AI Summary
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Requires owners and operators of petroleum bulk storage facilities to paint all above-ground storage tanks either white or beige/cream on both the shell and roof, effective January 1, 2022.
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Applies color requirements to all tanks at a facility regardless of whether the tank is actively in use for storage.
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Establishes that darker-colored tanks emit two to three times more air pollutants during warm weather than lighter-colored tanks, citing volatile organic compounds including benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, and formaldehyde as major health hazards.
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Defines "tank" as above-ground storage tanks only, excluding associated pipes, lines, fixtures, and other ancillary equipment.
Legislative Description
Reduces emissions of air pollutants from petroleum bulk storage facilities by requiring that no person shall own or operate a facility containing a above-ground tank that does not have a shell color and roof color of either white or beige/cream; provides that such color requirements shall apply to every tank at a facility regardless of whether the tank is in active use for storage; defines terms; makes related provisions.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
11/6/2020