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Implements the empire propane education and research act
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor William Magee
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Title of bill
An act to amend the energy law, in relation to implementing the empire propane education and research act
Purpose
This legislation would establish the Empire Propane Education and Research Act (PERC) funded through a voluntary fee of 1/10th of one cent assessed on companies which odorize propane with Ethyl Mercaptan intended for sale in New York State.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill adds a new Article 14 to the Energy Law to establish the Empire Propane Education and Research Act (PERC).
Justification
Under the Federal Propane Education and Research Act (Federal PERC), in 1599 New York State received one-fifth or about $40,000 for purposes specified in the Federal Act--education, safety training, consumer awareness and research and development. Empire PERC would make more money available for instate projects, including increased training of industry, fire personnel and local code officials, distributed power such as fuel cells, turbines and alternate fuel automotive demonstrations. Empire PERC will cost the state nothing -- NYSERDA will receive a fee to defray the costs associated with their public member. A certified survey must be conducted among industry members in New York to accept or reject Empire PERC. If approved, the fee must be paid each month, but the company to which it is charged may apply for a refund. NYSERDA would receive a report on the proposed budget and would be entitled to review each program under Empire PERC.
Legislative history
2007-2008: S.4813 (Nozzolio) Referred to Ways and Means 2005-2006: S.1973D (Nozzolio) Referred to Energy 2003-2004: S.4255B (Nozzolio) Referred to Energy 2001-2002: S.7664 (Nozzolio) Referred to Energy
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Effective date
Immediately.
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