Relates to requiring businesses to meet certain green requirements to be eligible for the START-UP NY program; businesses operating in newly constructed buildings shall be powered by at least thirty-five percent alternative energy; businesses operating in already existing buildings shall utilize at least forty-five percent less electricity than neighboring businesses of similar size and business type.
Establishes a task force for the review of the state administrative procedure act to ensure that administrative rulemaking, adjudication and licensing is consistent, uniform, and not unnecessarily burdensome for regulated entities.
Establishes a task force for the review of the state administrative procedure act to ensure that administrative rulemaking, adjudication and licensing is consistent, uniform, and not unnecessarily burdensome for regulated entities.
Relates to consideration of the potential impacts of a proposed rule on small businesses and local governments; requires additional efforts to notify interested small businesses or local governments and/or organizations representing their interests of proposed rules.
Authorizes the empire state development corporation to develop a public awareness campaign promoting businesses located in New York state with an emphasis on small businesses and the need to shop in downtown local areas; requires the creation of the Buy New York Online Networking Directory to connect purchasers with businesses located in New York.
Requires that any rules or regulations related to hydrofluorocarbon substances conform with, and shall not exceed, any applicable rules and regulations set by the United States environmental protection agency.
Requires that any rules or regulations related to hydrofluorocarbon substances conform with, and shall not exceed, any applicable rules and regulations set by the United States environmental protection agency.