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NY S03477
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Helming
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AI Summary
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Defines "benthic barrier" as a gas-permeable film of natural or synthetic material anchored to the lake bottom (without using stone) to control aquatic vegetation around residential docks and swimming areas
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Allows property owners to place temporary benthic barriers in freshwater bodies along their shoreline from July 1 through October 31 each year to control invasive aquatic plants near docks
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Exempts these temporary benthic barriers from being classified as "fill," removing them from regulation under Environmental Conservation Law Article 15, Title 5 and General Permit GP-0-17-001
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Authorizes the use of benthic barriers, between July 1 and October 31, to control invasive aquatic plants around docks.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/7/2026