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NY S02639
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
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Requires six state agencies (Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Public Service, NY Power Authority, Long Island Power Authority, Office of Renewable Energy Siting, and NYSERDA) to promulgate regulations mandating climate compliance information in license applications
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License applicants must explain how their project aligns with the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, including alignment with greenhouse gas emission limits and estimated emissions from the licensed activity
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Applications must include energy source information, both short-term and long-term, along with anticipated effects, plus calculations of energy usage incorporating upstream impacts
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Applicants must provide an environmental justice impact assessment and estimate the number of jobs the license would create
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Applies to permits, licenses, certificates, approvals, and registrations for business projects and activities, but excludes professional licenses, motor vehicle licenses, uniform commercial code filings, and routine individual privilege permits
Legislative Description
Requires applications for licenses granted by certain entities to include specific information to enable such entities to evaluate such license applications for compliance with the goals set forth in the New York state climate leadership and community protection act.
Last Action
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
3/2/2026