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NY A04640
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Bologna
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AI Summary
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Prohibits construction or operation of tall energy structures (200+ feet), major renewable energy facilities, or wind energy facilities that would encroach upon or adversely impact military operations and readiness
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Requires applicants for tall energy structures and major renewable energy facilities to obtain FAA "no hazard to air navigation" determinations and written resolutions of any adverse military impacts identified during aeronautics studies
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Mandates wind energy facility applicants submit maps showing specific turbine locations, tower hub heights, and rotor diameters, along with completed Department of Defense Siting Clearinghouse formal reviews
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Allows local governments or the state electric generation siting board to grant conditional approval for wind energy facilities pending required documentation
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Requires disputes between applicants, local governments, the siting board, or military installations to be referred to the governor or designee for resolution
Legislative Description
Relates to the encroachment or adverse effect upon military operations by tall energy structures, major renewable energy facilities or wind energy facilities; requires written determination.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/7/2026