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- Substituted by A7241
- Ordered to third reading cal.1193
- Reported and committed to rules
- Referred to finance
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Includes the Sacandaga River within the definition of inland waterways for the purposes of waterfront revitalization
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Teresa Sayward
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BILL NUMBER:S4763
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to including the Sacandaga River within the definition of "inland waterways" for the purposes of waterfront revitalization
Purpose
To designate the Sacandaga River as an Inland Waterway for purposes of the State's Coastal and Inland Waterways Program.
Summary of provisions
The bill amends Subdivision 4 of Section 911 of the Executive Law by expanding the definition of Inland Waterways to include the Sacandaga River.
Justification
Designation as an "inland waterway" makes the local communities along such waterway eligible to participate in New York's Coastal and Inland Waterways Program. The State offers a grant program, funded through the Environmental Protection Fund, which assists communities in developing and implementing local waterfront revitalization programs. These initiatives can be invaluable in revitalizing the area and in fostering the beneficial use of the waterfront. In recent years, several waterways have been added to the definition, reflecting the interest in, and benefits of, this program. This legislation would amend the definition to also include the Sacandaga River, located in Saratoga and Hamilton counties. The Sacandaga River feeds into the Great Sacandaga Lake, which is already defined to be an inland waterway. In addition, there is a short stretch of the Sacandaga River in the Town of Hadley (Saratoga County) which connects two bodies of water which are already designated as inland waterways: the Great Sacandaga Lake and the Hudson River. This particular stretch of river is known for its recreational opportunities, especially whitewater rafting, as well as for being the site of a restored and unique historic bridge from the late 1800s.
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None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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