What's happening
This bill requires the MTA to study and report on hazardous or flammable materials near Long Island Rail Road tracks to improve safety.
Why it matters
Could lead to removal of dangerous materials. By requiring a study of hazardous and flammable substances near LIRR tracks, the bill could prompt action to clean up or secure materials that pose risks to commuters and nearby communities.
Supports proactive risk management. The legislation emphasizes identifying not just current risks but also developing recommendations for ongoing maintenance, potentially reducing the likelihood of future incidents involving hazardous materials.
Promotes cross-agency collaboration. The MTA is required to work with multiple state and city agencies, facilitating a broader sharing of information and resources, which could result in more comprehensive and effective safety measures.
May influence policy and budget decisions. By including an analysis of the costs and economic impacts of removing hazardous materials, the report could shape future funding priorities and regulations related to rail corridor safety.
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- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3995
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 31, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. HYNDMAN -- read once and referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
AN ACT to direct the metropolitan transportation authority to identify flammable or hazardous materials near above-ground and grade level tracks
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the Long Island Rail Road and other relevant agencies, including but not limited to the New York city department of transportation and the state department of transportation, shall conduct a study to examine the industrial areas located under above-ground LIRR tracks and adjacent to grade level tracks to identify unsafe and flammable materials that are exposed to commuter operations.
§ 2. For purposes of this act:
(a) "LIRR" shall mean the Long Island Rail Road; and
(b) "grade level" shall mean where a track intersects with a highway on the same level as the highway.
§ 3. Such study shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) an inspection of the industrial areas located under above-ground LIRR tracks and adjacent to grade level tracks for the purpose of identifying materials that may be hazardous or flammable. The size of such area of inspection shall be determined by the metropolitan transportation authority;
(b) an analysis of potential methods for removal of the hazardous or flammable materials, if such materials are identified;
(c) an analysis of the cost and economic impact of removing such materials;
(d) recommendations on how to maintain areas below or adjacent to such tracks to keep them free from hazardous or flammable materials; and
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(e) any other issues related to the safety of such areas as determined by the chairman of the metropolitan transportation authority.
§ 4. All departments, divisions, bureaus, commissions, districts or agencies of the state or any political subdivisions thereof shall, at the request of the chairman of the metropolitan transportation authority, provide the authority with facilities, assistance and data that will enable the authority to carry out its powers and duties under this act.
§ 5. Within one hundred twenty days after the effective date of this act, the chairman of the metropolitan transportation authority shall submit a written report to the governor, temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly and mayor of the city of New York, with the findings and recommendations of the study conducted pursuant to this act.
§ 6. This act shall take effect immediately.
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