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NY S03018

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2023

Primary Sponsor

Leroy Comrie

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the state Environmental Conservation Commissioner to maintain a computerized data system containing information on hazardous substance storage, handling, and emergency responses by agencies and responsible persons.

  • System must consolidate data from multiple agency databases including notification dates/times from the Commissioner, police, fire, EMS, and transportation departments regarding hazardous substance transport and releases.

  • Database must include response measure details (date, time, location, description, substances released and quantities), pipeline locations within the city and their control valve locations, and inventory information.

  • Requires all collected information be made available online in read-only form to agency personnel, state legislators and staff, city council members and staff, and the general public.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with authority granted to implement necessary rules and regulations immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Establishes a computerized database containing information relating to the storage and handling of hazardous substances and emergency responses to the release of hazardous substances.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation1/26/2023

Full Bill Text

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