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- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Directs the department of environmental conservation to periodically update the model environmental impact assessment form
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Amy Paulin
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BILL NUMBER:S5827
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to updates of the model environmental impact assessment form
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide for the periodic update of the model assessment form and ensure the consideration of changes and emerging issues in environmental protection.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one amends paragraph 1 of subdivision 2 of section 8-0113 of the environmental conservation law, as added by chapter 252 of the laws of 1977, to require the Department of Environmental Conservation to periodically update the model assessment form used during initial review to assist an agency in carrying out its responsibilities and duties under this article. Such updating shall be designed to assist applicants and lead agencies in determining whether a proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment, and shall ensure consideration of changes and emerging issues in environmental protection, including but not limited to, impacts on sensitive populations, such as children.
Section two provides the effective date.
Justification
By requiring the Department of Environmental Conservation to periodically update its model assessment form used during the initial review and including in such update consideration of changes and emerging issues in environmental protection, we can better assess the potential impact to the environment, including on sensitive populations within the community in which the project will be undertaken. It is now widely believed that certain environmental conditions affect sensitive populations, such as children, differently than they affect the general public. Contaminates in our water, air and soil potentially have an adverse effect on the health and healthy development of children. In Westchester County, when a water treatment plant was being built in close proximity to a high school, there was genuine concern that the chemicals used in the plant may adversely impact the student population. This legislation will help to promote an awareness that assessing whether a project may have a significant effect on the environment includes consideration of the potential impact on sensitive populations, including children, in the community.
Legislative history
A.2334-A, 2013 referred to environmental conservation and 2014 passed Assembly. A.334, 2011 and 2012 passed Assembly. Same as S.1678, 2011 committed to Rules and 2012 referred to environmental conservation. A.779A, 2009 and 2010 passed Assembly. Same as S.2993-B, 2009 reported and committed to finance and 2010 passed Senate. 2010 Vetoed Veto Memo 6740. A.615, 2007 and 2008 passed Assembly. Same as S.280,
2007 and 2008 referred to Environmental Conservation. A.421, 2005 and 2006 passed Assembly. A.10500, 2004 passed Assembly. Same as S.6789, 2004 referred to Environmental Conservation.
Fiscal implications
No significant impact to the State.
Effective date
On the 180th day after it shall have become law.
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