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- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Subjects state subsidized housing projects to SEQR and requires that any state agency providing funding for the project be furnished with a copy of such statement
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Mark J.F. Schroeder
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Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to environmental quality review statements
Purpose
The basic intention of this legislation is to require that all state-subsidized housing accommodation projects subject to State Environmental Quality Review Act statutes file a copy of the report with the state agency that provides funding for the project. Present law does not require such a filing.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends paragraph (ii) of subdivision 4 of Section 8-0105 of the Environmental Conservation Law, as amended by Chapter 228 of the Laws of 1976, by adding a new paragraph (iii) specifically requiring that any state subsidized project providing housing accommodations to the public include a SEQRA study.
Section 2 amends the fifth undesignated paragraph of subdivision 4 of Section 8-0109 of the Environmental Conservation Law, as amended by Chapter 219 of the Laws of 1990, providing that a copy of that study or other required forms be filed with any state agency that provides funding for the project.
Existing law
Current statutes mandate that all state and local agencies comply with SEQRA, including a determination of whether the proposed governmental action is subject to SEQRA; determination of environmental significance; positive and negative declarations; scoping (identifying significant environmental issues); preparation of draft environmental impact statement (EIS); conducting a public hearing; preparation of final EIS; and issuance of SEQRA findings. There are no provisions requiring a filing of these findings with the state agency providing funds for the project.
Justification
Of all the environmental laws enacted by New York State, SEQRA is perhaps the most pervasive and far-reaching in fostering public awareness of local environmental concerns. The purpose of SEQRA is to incorporate the consideration of environmental factors into the existing planning, review and decision making process of all government agencies at the earliest possible time. By incorporating a systematic approach to environmental review in the early planning stages, projects can be modified as needed to avoid adverse impacts on the environment.
However, past history has shown instances of misplaced studies by local government agencies that were subsequently unavailable to the public. By taking this simple step, we can ensure that this important public document is available to any resident who seeks its content.
Legislative history
2007-08: S.2806 Referred to Environmental Conservation 2005-06: S.337 Referred to Environmental Conservation 2003-04: S.869 Referred to Environmental Conservation 2001-02: S.3003/A.6124 Referred to Environmental Conservation
Fiscal implications
None to New York State.
Local fiscal implications
Minimal cost for additional copies.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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