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- Substituted by A7894
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.441
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Extends the provisions of the New York state sea level rise task force
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Robert Sweeney
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 613 of the laws of 2007, relating to creating the New York state sea level rise task force and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof, in relation to extending certain provisions relating thereto
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to extend the date on which the New York State Sea Level. Rise Task Force must submit a report, and to also extend the date in which the act shall expire and be deemed repealed.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would extend the provision which states that the New York State Sea Level Rise Talk Force must submit a report assessing the anticipated impacts of sea level rise, as well as providing recommendations related to actions the State may take to protect areas at risk of damage, adaptive measures, and regulatory and/or statutory changes. The provision would extend the due date for the report from December 31, 2009 to December 31, 2010. The date on which the act shall expire and be deemed repealed will be extended from January 1, 2010 to January 1, 2011.
Justification
Unprecedented changes in global climate are underway. Effects of warming are already evident and these will have extremely important local impacts that can be and must be anticipated. Specifically, climate change is resulting in accelerating rates of sea level rise that - together with unsustainable coastal development and shore-hardening practices - have the potential to smother important natural habitats such as beaches, dunes, bluffs and wetlands.
Over 62% of New York's population lives in marine coastal counties. New York must take action to protect natural habitats from the unanticipated changes associated with sea level rise. Establishment of the New York State Sea Level Rise Task Force will help the State evaluate ways of protecting the State's remaining coastlines and natural habitats, while applying the best available science as to sea level rise and its anticipated impacts.
The New York State Sea Level Rise Task Force has requested an additional year in order to complete their work.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
Immediately.
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