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NY S06488
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathalia Fernandez
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AI Summary
- Amends the environmental conservation law by adding a new section 24-0707 regarding wetland mitigation of impacts
- Allows wetland mitigation activities to occur within the same watershed as the proposed project when seeking permit approval
- Applies to proposals that enhance existing wetland benefits or create and maintain new wetland benefits
- Mitigation flexibility is intended to help proposed activities meet applicable permit issuance standards
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that when approving proposals to enhance the existing benefits provided by a wetland or to create and maintain new wetland benefits in order to increase the likelihood that a proposed activity will meet the applicable standard for permit issuance, the mitigation may occur within the same watershed as the proposed project.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Environmental Conservation3/14/2025
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