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NY S01901
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Thomas O'Mara
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to phase out single-walled home heating oil tanks in New York by January 1, 2029
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After January 1, 2029, replacement tanks for single-family residences must be double-bottom-wall steel, double-wall with plastic liners, fiberglass, or tanks with secondary containment capacity of at least 110% of primary storage capacity
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New construction for single-family homes must use double-wall or equivalent spill-preventing tank designs
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Directs the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to develop a HEAP-based program to help eligible homeowners replace non-compliant tanks
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Regulations must be promulgated within 120 days of the act taking effect
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
1/7/2026