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S5004Senate2015-2016 SessionSame asA8087

Extends provisions relating to the taking of fish, shellfish, and crustacea in special management areas

Sponsor Phil BoyleSD-4Affects Environment & Energy
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Signed by Governor
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Phil Boyle

Senator · Senate District 4

Chair, Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business

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History

  1. Signed chap.200
  2. Delivered to governor
  3. Returned to senate
  4. Passed assembly
  5. Ordered to third reading rules cal.444
  6. Substituted for A8087A
  7. Referred to environmental conservation
  8. Delivered to assembly
  9. Passed senateVote 61–1
  10. Amended on third reading 5004a
  11. Advanced to third reading
  12. 2nd report cal.
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  1. 1st report cal.1198
  2. Referred to environmental conservation

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A8087Assembly

Extends provisions relating to the taking of fish, shellfish, and crustacea in special management areas

Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Steven Englebright

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S5004A

Title of bill

An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to restrict the taking of fish, shellfish and crustacea in special management areas

Purpose of the Bill: The purpose of this bill is to extend the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to adopt regulations restricting the taking of fish, shellfish, and crustacea in Special Management Areas.

Summary of Provisions:

Section 1 of this bill amends Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) 13-0360(3) to extend, until December 31, 2017, DEC's authority to adopt regulations restricting the taking of fish, shellfish, and crustacea in any designated Special Management Area.

Section 2 of this bill provides that the bill shall take effect immediately.

Existing Law: ECL § 13-0360(3) grants DEC regulatory authority for Special Management Areas until December 31, 2015.

Prior Legislative History: DEC's regulatory authority for Special Management Areas was last extended by Chapter 86 of the Laws of 2011.

Statement in Support: Protection of the State's valuable reef ecosystems is an integral part of the overall management of the marine resources of the marine and coastal district. As defined in law, these Special Management Areas are composed of artificial reefs as well as shipwrecks which provide habitat and safe havens for fish, shellfish and crustacea.

DEC's authority to adopt regulations restricting the taking of fish, shellfish and crustacea in these areas must be extended by December 31, 2015 to assure the continuation of protective measures for reef fisheries.

Budget Implications: None.

Local impact: This bill would have no impact on local governments.

Effective Date: This act shall take effect immediately.

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