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Relates to supervision, coordination and approval of highway routing designations for the transportation of hazardous materials
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor William A. Barclay
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Title of bill
An act in relation to the supervision, coordination and approval of highway routing designations for the transportation of hazardous materials
Purpose
To establish the Department of Transportation as the agency responsible for routing vehicles carrying hazardous materials, including municipal solid waste.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 - Establishes that in the event the Governor does not designate a truck routing agency by January 1, 2010, the Department of Transportation will automatically become the truck routing agency for New York State.
Section 2 -- Establishes rules, procedures, and standards to be used by the Department of Transportation when designating truck routes.
Section 3 -- Effective date.
Justification
At present, there are no restrictions outside of New York City for the transportation of hazardous materials on New York State's highways. Certain water sources for urban and rural areas and other environmentally sensitive areas which are bordered by highways on which such material is transported are at risk should there be an accident resulting in a spill of transported hazardous materials.
This act would designate the Department of Transportation as the agency to promulgate regulations for permitting the routing of hazardous materials, and it would require DOT to oversee the transportation of those materials. Additionally, this legislation would require DOT to consult with the Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Conservation when establishing truck route designations.
Legislative history
2007-2008: S.6461-A/A.9395-A (Passed Senate)
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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