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History
- Print number 7771a
- Amend (t) and recommit to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
Companion bill
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Relates to water quality testing for land clearing debris and compost facilities in Nassau and Suffolk counties
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to avoiding water quality impairment from the management of land clearing debris and compost in Nassau and Suffolk counties
Purpose
To ensure that water and environmental quality is not adversely impacted as a result of commercial land clearing debris or compost facilities.
Summary of provisions
This bill would add a new section 15-0517 to the Environmental Conservation Law.
Justification
Nassau and Suffolk counties are served by a sole-source aquifer. Recent studies have highlighted the potential for adverse water quality impacts as a result of large compost and mulch facilities. This legislation will help protect water quality by ensuring that water quality and other environmental protections are in place
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect January 1, 2017.
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