Relates to permits granted in coastal erosion hazard areas; provides that as a condition of any permit issued in a coastal erosion hazard area, the department of environmental conservation shall require green infrastructure to help reduce stormwater runoff and mitigate coastal erosion.
Impact
By integrating green infrastructure requirements into the permit process, S08503 is set to create a standardized approach across various regions in New York. It aims to not only address coastal erosion but also improve water management through sustainable practices like the use of permeable surfaces and vegetated systems. Local governments are also granted the authority to enforce stricter standards, thereby enhancing their capability to protect specific environmental concerns in their jurisdictions.
Summary
Bill S08503 primarily amends the environmental conservation law of New York to enhance regulations surrounding permits granted in coastal erosion hazard areas. It mandates that any permit issued in such areas must incorporate green infrastructure measures aimed at mitigating stormwater runoff and reducing coastal erosion. This is a significant step in recognizing the state's growing concerns regarding environmental management and erosion caused by climate change, as more development occurs near vulnerable coastal areas.
Contention
While S08503 represents a progressive move towards environmental sustainability, there are concerns about the feasibility and potential financial implications on developers. The bill offers waivers under specific circumstances; however, critics may argue about the additional burden it places on localities that may already struggle with economic conditions. Ensuring a balance between development needs and environmental protection is likely to spark ongoing discussions among stakeholders and legislators.
Relates to the prevention and mitigation of marine and coastal debris; defines terms; requires the department of environmental conservation to prepare and annually update a marine and coastal debris action plan.
Relates to the prevention and mitigation of marine and coastal debris; defines terms; requires the department of environmental conservation to prepare and annually update a marine and coastal debris action plan.
Creates the toxic information clearinghouse; provides substances hazardous to public health, safety or the environment that have been identified or listed as a hazardous waste in regulations promulgated pursuant to section 27-0903 or 37-0103 of the environmental conservation law; provides chemical hazard traits and environmental and toxicological end-point data.
Establishes a program to provide information to consumers concerning household hazardous products; provides such information be available at the point of retail sale by labels and pamphlets; provides such information should disclose hazards and inform people of environmentally safer alternatives; provides for the establishment of a hazardous product list by the department of environmental conservation.
Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to issue airport air strike hazard permits when the department finds that wildlife has become a nuisance, destructive to public or private property or a threat to public health or welfare.
Provides for requirements for rainwater harvesting designed to temporarily store stormwater runoff for detention or re-use through retention, may assist in meeting stormwater runoff reduction goals.
Provides that limited permits to practice medicine may be renewed biennially; expands the types of facilities where permitees may practice; authorizes permits to be renewed at the discretion of the department of education; provides that such department shall not deny a limited permit based solely on the previous number of authorizations of such permits issued to the applicant.
Provides that limited permits to practice medicine may be renewed biennially; expands the types of facilities where permitees may practice; authorizes permits to be renewed at the discretion of the department of education; provides that such department shall not deny a limited permit based solely on the previous number of authorizations of such permits issued to the applicant.
Requires the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study on the feasibility of constructing a seawall along the coastline of the city of New York and report on such study to the legislature by December 31, 2027.
Requires the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study on the feasibility of constructing a seawall along the coastline of the city of New York and report on such study to the legislature by December 31, 2027.