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NY A01112
Bill
Status
1/7/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Cahill
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AI Summary
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Amends Public Service Law Section 126 to modify approval standards for electric transmission line facilities.
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Replaces the requirement that transmission lines conform to a "long-range plan for expansion of the electric power grid" with conformity to the most recent state energy plan established under the Energy Law.
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Requires the Public Service Commission to consider whether approval of a transmission line facility would cause adverse environmental impacts from increased in-state or out-of-state electric generation.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that, prior to granting a certificate for the construction of an electric transmission line facility, the public service commission must find that the facility conforms to the most recent state energy plan and consider whether approval of the facility would cause adverse impacts on the state's environmental quality due to electric generation.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/5/2022