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NY S06893

Bill

Status

Passed

8/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Peter Harckham

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits discharge of any radiological substance into the Hudson River in connection with decommissioning of nuclear power plants, subject to federal preemption limitations.

  • Establishes civil penalties for violations: $37,500 for the first day, $75,000 for the second day, and $150,000 per day for subsequent violations, with each day treated as a separate violation.

  • Authorizes the New York Attorney General to enforce the prohibition and recover penalties through civil action.

  • Finds that radiological discharges during decommissioning harm local real estate values and economic development without offsetting economic benefits from plant operation.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Provides that it shall be unlawful to discharge any radiological substance into the Hudson River in connection with the decommissioning of a nuclear power plant; provides for attorney general enforcement.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.279

8/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Codes6/9/2023
Environmental Conservation5/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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