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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 establishing a wind siting designation board
Purpose
To establish a uniform method to site and designate areas where windmills are permitted in New York State.
Summary of provisions
Amends the Environmental Conservation law, creating Article 48, Wind Siting. 1. Establishes a wind siting designation board. 2. Outlines the duties of the wind siting designation board. 3. Establishes nine regional planning bodies and follows those designated under the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. 4. Outlines the nine regional planning bodies.
Existing law
None.
Justification
New York State has been experiencing an influx of interest in siting wind mills and wind farms. This legislation seeks to incorporate a uniform system for siting windmills. In order to establish a system where piecemeal siting of windmills may benefit one county, yet cause stress to a neighboring one, it is necessary to have regional boards to weigh the pros and cons of wind siting applications.
Legislative history
New legislation.
Fiscal implications
Minimal resources to establish and maintain each regional board.
Effective date
Immediately.
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