Enacts the "New York open water data act"; directs certain agencies, under the leadership of conveners, to identify and integrate key water data sets; provides an annual plan for existing data to be researched and reported.
Impact
The bill mandates the creation of common data standards for water data collection and sharing, ensuring that such data is available in formats easily understandable by the public. Agencies are tasked with regularly updating water data and collaborating with various governmental bodies to integrate and manage this information. By requiring that data be made accessible through the state's Open Data program, the bill seeks to improve transparency and allow residents, researchers, and policymakers to make informed decisions regarding water resource management.
Summary
Bill S09280, known as the 'New York Open Water Data Act', aims to streamline the collection and dissemination of water-related data within the state of New York. It establishes a framework under which designated agencies, including the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Department of Health, will work together to identify, integrate, and make accessible various critical water data sets. This initiative is expected to enhance public access to important information related to water quality, usage, and infrastructure, ultimately facilitating better water management and planning.
Contention
During discussions surrounding S09280, notable points of contention emerged, particularly regarding the extent of data to be shared and the implications for privacy and security. While proponents argue that enhancing public access to water data is essential for environmental stewardship and responsible management, concerns were raised about potential oversharing of sensitive information that could compromise security or privacy. Ensuring a balance between transparency and security remains a significant focus as stakeholders consider the bill's eventual implementation.
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Enacts the "New York open water data act"; directs certain agencies, under the leadership of conveners, to identify and integrate key water data sets; provides an annual plan for existing data to be researched and reported.
Enacts the "New York open water data act"; directs certain agencies, under the leadership of conveners, to identify and integrate key water data sets; provides an annual plan for existing data to be researched and reported.
Enacts the "New York open water data act"; directs certain agencies, under the leadership of conveners, to identify and integrate key water data sets; provides duties and an annual plan for data to be researched and reported.
Enacts the "New York open water data act"; directs certain agencies, under the leadership of conveners, to identify and integrate key water data sets; provides duties and an annual plan for data to be researched and reported.
Directs the state to provide annual base funding to community colleges operating under the university of the state of New York; requires funding to be indexed to inflation; requires annual reporting.
Directs the state to provide annual base funding to community colleges operating under the university of the state of New York; requires funding to be indexed to inflation; requires annual reporting.
Authorizes the city of New York to sell certain lands now or formerly under the waters of Whale Creek otherwise known as Wyckoff Creek, and formerly a tributary of Newtown Creek.
Directs the department of health to study and plan for integrating blockchain technology into the New York State of Health Marketplace and the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY) to improve interoperability and efficiency across these platforms; requires reporting; allows for public comment.
Authorizes the city of New York to grant, convey and release to abutting upland owners certain lands now or formerly under the waters of Whale Creek otherwise known as Wyckoff Creek, which was a tributary of Newtown Creek.
Requires maternal mortality review boards to annually share information with the New York city and county health departments, including circumstances, common factors and patterns, best practices and strategies, primary data, vital records data, and any other guidance associated with reported cases of maternal mortality and morbidity.