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NY S01692
Bill
Status
1/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to conduct a study on sea level rise in cities with population of one million or more, in consultation with the Department of State
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Study must examine causes of sea level rise, risk assessments, rates of change, effects on flooding, biodiversity, and waterfront health
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Study must identify coastal lands impacted by sea level rise, assess ownership and legal challenges to state coastal lands, and evaluate effective mitigation techniques and infrastructure changes
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Department may request data and materials from city and county agencies, and all state agencies and municipalities are directed to cooperate with the study
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Department must submit report with findings, recommendations, and proposed rules and regulations to legislative leaders by December 31, 2026
Legislative Description
Requires the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study on sea level rise in cities with a population of one million or more and to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed rules and regulations, to the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the chairs of senate and assembly environmental conservation committees, the chair of the senate finance committee and the chair of the assembly ways and means committee no later than December 31, 2026.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/3/2024