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NY S04701

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Thomas O'Mara

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to establish a program encouraging removal and replacement of single-wall steel home heating oil storage tanks that are leaking or pose environmental threats

  • Requires regulations phasing out single-walled home heating oil tanks in New York by January 1, 2027

  • Mandates replacement tanks meet specific standards: double-bottom-wall steel, double-wall steel with plastic liners, fiberglass, or tanks with secondary containment capacity of at least 110 percent of primary storage capacity

  • Requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to develop a program using the Heating Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to assist eligible homeowners with tank replacement costs

  • Directs both agencies to promulgate necessary rules and regulations within 120 days of the act's effective date

Legislative Description

Directs the department of environmental conservation and office of temporary and disability assistance to establish programs to encourage the removal and replacement of single-wall steel home heating oil storage tanks which are leaking or otherwise pose a threat to the environment.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation2/13/2023

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