Requires the department of environmental conservation, after consultation with the environmental facilities corporation and the department of state, to submit an annual agency stormwater expenditure report containing a comprehensive estimate and summary of funds needed and funds spent on stormwater projects under the department of environmental conservation, the environmental facilities corporation, the department of state and other applicable agencies or state authorities.
Summary
Bill S01609 aims to amend the Environmental Conservation Law in New York by requiring the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to submit an annual report detailing stormwater expenditures. This report will include a comprehensive estimate of funds spent and needed for stormwater infrastructure projects, with recommendations based on various factors such as project type and funding sources. The bill emphasizes the importance of nature-based solutions and aims to address administrative challenges in stormwater management.
Impact
If enacted, this bill will enhance transparency and accountability regarding state spending on stormwater management. It will require the DEC and associated agencies to systematically evaluate and report on their expenditures, potentially leading to more informed decision-making and prioritization of funding for flood mitigation projects. This could result in improved infrastructure and reduced flooding risks across the state.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill S01609 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by unanimous support in committee votes and final passage in both the Senate and Assembly. The discussions indicate a shared recognition of the importance of effective stormwater management and the need for better reporting and funding strategies.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions or voting history regarding Bill S01609. The unanimous votes suggest broad bipartisan support for the bill's objectives and provisions.
Same As
Requires the department of environmental conservation, after consultation with the environmental facilities corporation and the department of state, to submit an annual agency stormwater expenditure report containing a comprehensive estimate and summary of funds needed and funds spent on stormwater projects under the department of environmental conservation, the environmental facilities corporation, the department of state and other applicable agencies or state authorities.
Requires the department of environmental conservation, after consultation with the environmental facilities corporation and the department of state, to submit an annual agency stormwater expenditure report containing a comprehensive estimate and summary of funds needed and funds spent on stormwater projects under the department of environmental conservation, the environmental facilities corporation, the department of state and other applicable agencies or state authorities.
Requires the department of environmental conservation, in coordination with NYSERDA, to submit an annual agency climate expenditure report containing a comprehensive estimate and summary of funds needed and funds spent to achieve the state climate goals.
Requires the department of environmental conservation, in coordination with NYSERDA, to submit an annual agency climate expenditure report containing a comprehensive estimate and summary of funds needed and funds spent to achieve the state climate goals.
Requires a municipality to notify the department of environmental conservation about certain sites containing illegal or hazardous substances; requires the department of environmental conservation to notify the United States environmental protection agency and create a remediation plan for the affected site.
Requires the Olympic regional development authority, in consultation with the department of environmental conservation and division of human rights to develop an anti-bias and inclusion training to be completed by employees of such agencies annually.
Permits business entities and nonprofit organizations to adopt certain responsibilities related to stormwater management basins; provides corporation business tax credit for adoption of stormwater management basins in certain watersheds.