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Senator · Senate District 62
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History
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Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the siting of natural gas compressor facilities
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation would prohibit the siting of a natural gas compressor facility within two and a half miles of the boundary of any school property.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends environmental conservation law to prohibit the siting of a natural gas compressor station within two and a half miles of the boundary of any school property.
Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
Natural gas compressor stations pose a real threat to the property value of surrounding homes and New York must be sensitive to this concern. Further there are questions related to the possible environmental impact on children.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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