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- Substituted by A1358
- Ordered to third reading cal.1114
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Mandates NYC Transit Authority to produce annual reports concerning actions to reduce noise
Vetoed · Sponsor William Colton
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BILL NUMBER:S4898
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to mandating the NYC transit authority to create annual reports concerning actions to reduce noise
Purpose of the bill
This legislation provides clarification within the rapid transit noise code, regarding the authority's responsibility to produce an annual report detailing efforts to reduce noise throughout the system.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends subdivision 4 of § 1204-a of the public authorities law, adding language clarifying the authority's responsibility to produce annual noise abatement reports.
Justification
The rapid transit noise code was adopted into law in 1982 in response to studies detailing the adverse effects excessive noise has on people on a daily basis. Part of this code involved the issuance of an annual noise abatement report which itemized monies spent, bids requested and received, contracts let, and actual work done on noise abatement programs during the previous year.
Since 1994 the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) has failed to comply with the noise abatement report provision within the code. NYCTA's interpretations regarding their responsibilities under the code are in conflict with other independent analysis. This bill is being submitted to clarify NYCTA's responsibilities with regards to the annual noise abatement report.
Prior legislative history
2013-2014: A.1358 (Colton) 2011-2012: A.6155 (Colton)
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately
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