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- Referred to environmental conservation
- Print number 3595a
- Amend and recommit to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Imposes penalty upon agency failing to complete a remediation plan
In Senate Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Brian Kavanagh
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Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to state agency environmental audits
Purpose or general idea of bill
To improve New York State compliance with its own environmental laws.
Summary of specific provisions
By adding two new subdivisions to § 3-0311 of the environmental conservation law this bill defines what shall occur upon the timely completion, or failure to complete, a remedial plan by state agencies, public authorities, and public benefit corporations. An agency would be required to give public notice of completion or, upon failure to act appropriately, the department of Environmental Conservation would:
1) hold a public hearing at which the agency shall explain the failure to complete the plan on time, and provide an amended or alternative remedial plan which provides opportunity for participation by appropriate citizens groups;
2) issue an order within 30 days of the hearing, directing the agency to complete the remediation plan. If this last plan is not completed or the alternative plan is rejected, the agency shall be sited for a violation and pay a fine.
Justification
It has been clearly established that the number one polluter in the State of New York is the State of New York. While we have required state agencies to undertake environmental audits, currently there are no teeth to the guidelines which help to regulate these affected agencies and authorities in regards to necessary remedial plans. This bill would create pressure on agencies to complete remediation plans by adding public accountability; and allowing for action against agencies and their heads for failure to develop and carry through legitimate remedial plans.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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