What's happening
This bill requires petroleum bulk storage facilities in New York City to implement comprehensive accident prevention plans and quarterly independent audits.
Why it matters
Targets urban risk. By focusing on cities with over one million residents (i.e., primarily New York City), this bill addresses higher potential risks from petroleum spills in densely populated areas where the consequences could be most severe for public health and the environment.
Raises operational standards. Owners and operators of petroleum bulk storage facilities will be required to proactively develop and maintain comprehensive accident prevention plans, which may involve new safety investments, staff training, and improved emergency response protocols.
Ensures independent oversight. Mandating quarterly audits by independent companies introduces a regular, external check on facility safety practices, reducing the chance of negligence or overlooked hazards and providing greater public transparency and accountability.
Potential for broader regulatory impact. By allowing the state environmental commissioner to set rules before the law’s full implementation, the bill enables responsive and possibly more stringent enforcement measures, setting a precedent that could influence similar regulations in other large cities or states.
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Prevent Petroleum Spills in Cities
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- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Prevent Petroleum Spills in Cities
In Senate Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Brian Kavanagh
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2376
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 18, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. LENTOL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to comprehensive accident prevention planning by and auditing of petroleum bulk storage facilities in cities with a population of one million or more
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The environmental conservation law is amended by adding a new section 17-1006 to read as follows: § 17-1006. Comprehensive accident prevention in cities with a population
of one million or more.
Every owner or operator of a facility, as defined in subdivision one of section 17-1003 of this title, located within a city with a population of one million or more shall undertake comprehensive accident prevention planning for the prevention of spills and leaks of petroleum, and shall hire an independent company to audit, on a quarterly basis, the implementation by such owner or operator of the hazard control plan adopted for such facility.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law; provided, however effective immediately the commissioner of environmental conservation may promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act prior to such effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00501-01-7
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