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History
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to environmental quality review of the closure of lands maintained by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation
Purpose of the bill
The bill would require that the closure to the public of any land operated by OPRHP be subject to environmental review.
Summary of provisions
The bill would amend Section 8-0105, Subdivision 4 of the Environmental Conservation Law to define the closure of public access to any lands owned or operations by OPRHP unless the state has provide an appropriation and such labor as is necessary for the continuous maintenance and protection of such lands as a SEQRA action. Furthermore, the bill would make such actions to be Type 1 actions, that is, actions deemed to have a possible significant effect on the environment.
Justification
If OPRHP determines that certain parks, historic preservation sites, bird conservation areas and other facilities under their jurisdiction will be closed to the public and not continue to be maintained and protected, such actions will require the preparation of an EIS to examine the potential significant environmental impacts on these resources. Closures without the commitment to maintaining and protecting these priceless resources could result in deterioration of infrastructure, vandalism and other damage that would go undetected and not corrected. The State has a significant investment in the State park system that must be protected for the benefit of all of the citizens of NYS.
Prior legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
There would be costs associated with the preparation of SEQR documents and proceedings for those actions considered Type 1 by this bill.
Effective date
This act would take effect immediately and apply to actions occurring on or after such effective date.
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