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Senator · Senate District 57
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History
- Referred to environmental conservation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 57–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- Amended (t) 7489a
- 1st report cal.1157
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to grant an easement through the Boutwell Hill state forest for electric generation facilities associated with a wind powered electric generation project
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Sean Ryan
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7489A
Title of bill
An act to authorize an easement on a portion of real property within the Boutwell Hill state forest in the county of Chautau- qua for the location of electric collection or distribution facilities in connection with a wind powered electric generation project located in the towns of Charlotte and/or Cherry Creek
Purpose
This bill authorizes the department of environmental conservation to grant an easement through the Boutwell Hill state forest for electric generation facilities associated with a wind powered electric generation project.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 establishes the legislative intent. For the state to achieve the goals of the New York State renewable portfolio standard, the state energy plan and similar state energy policies, the development of renew- able energy sources, including wind power, is essential.
Section 2 authorizes the Department of Environmental Conservation to grant an easement for an electric distribution line on real property within the Boutwell Hill state forest.
Section 3 establishes that the Department of Environmental Conservation is authorized to grant such easement, without bid and for such reason- able consideration that the department deems proper, upon application by an authorized officer or employee of the wind powered electric gener- ation project.
Section 4 establishes that the applicant for the easement shall be responsible for the preparation and filing of any required easement maps or surveys.
Section 5 establishes that the existence of this act or an easement granted in accordance with this act, shall constitute sufficient proof of land control with respect to a proposed easement route for a distrib- ution line through the Boutwell Hill state forest for the purposes of compliance with the application requirements of article 10 of the public service law and any associated regulations.
Justification
In order for New York State to reduce greenhouse gases and achieve the goals of the New York State Renewable Portfolio Standard, the State Energy Plan and similar policies, the development of renewable energy sources including wind energy is essential.
This legislation authorizes the Department of Environmental Conserva- tion, if they choose to do so, to grant an easement through the Boutwell
Hill State Forest for a wind energy project. This electric distribution interconnection line will be subject to intensive review under Article 10 of the Public Service Law.
The Towns of Charlotte and Cherry Creek, where this electric distrib- ution line would run, have both passed resolutions in support of this project.
This project has the potential to create economic benefits to the Towns through construction and permanent employment, as well as direct and indirect economic gain to the area.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined. Anticipated revenue to the state.
Effective date
Effective immediately.
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