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History
- Print number 7313a
- Amend (t) and recommit to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Relates to liquified natural gas storage facilities and transportation
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Kevin Cahill
Relates to liquified natural gas storage facilities and transportation
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Karim Camara
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7313A
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to amending the liquified natural and petroleum gas act to exempt the storage and transportation of small quantities of liquified natural gas
Purpose
To amend the liquefied natural and petroleum gas act to exempt the storage and transportation of small quantities of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to facilitate LNG fueling and the use of LNG as a replacement for diesel.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends section 23-1706 of the environmental conservation law to provide an exemption for the storage of up to 50,000 gallons of LNG and associated transportation activities provided that all transportation and storage activities conform to federal regulations and codes administered by the National Fire Protection Association.
Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a domestic alternative fuel for heavy duty trucking. LNG is becoming popular because it is cheaper and cleaner than diesel - and it is a domestic energy source. The need for LNG as a transportation fuel is well documented in several studies commissioned or prepared by NYSERDA. A recent 2011 study documents, among other things, the safety of LNG and the economic benefit that would result from an amendment to the law to allow LNG for transportation purposes.
Further, LNG provides an effective range that is consistent with the range for diesel. As a result, engine manufacturers are developing engines that are fueled by LNG. Major fleet operators are making the shift to natural gas as a fuel, with LNG being a fuel of choice because of the cost savings and environmental benefits (e.g. lower exhaust emissions).
By providing an exemption for the storage and transportation of LNG, this legislation will reduce emissions, encourage the use of a domestic energy source, and promote economic activity and benefits within New York.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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