Relates to the availability of technical assistance grants in brownfield site remedial programs; provides that the commissioner of environmental conservation shall provide grants to the New York city community board with jurisdiction over the site or to any not-for-profit corporation exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code at any site which may be affected by a brownfield site remedial program.
Impact
The bill's enactment is expected to positively influence state laws by augmenting the resources available for addressing brownfields, which are often contaminated properties that require remediation before they can be repurposed for public use. By facilitating access to technical assistance grants, the legislation encourages community involvement in environmental remediation efforts, thus empowering local stakeholders to play a more significant role in decisions affecting their health and environment. The grants will help communities educate themselves on health risks associated with contaminated sites and actively participate in the remediation process.
Summary
Bill S09294 is a legislative proposal introduced in the New York Senate that aims to amend the Environmental Conservation Law concerning the availability of technical assistance grants within brownfield site remedial programs. Specifically, the bill outlines that the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation will provide grants to New York City community boards or qualified not-for-profit corporations at sites identified as having a significant threat due to contamination. This initiative is designed to enhance community involvement and support local organizations engaged in the remediation of hazardous environments.
Contention
Nonetheless, potential points of contention may arise regarding the allocation of the grants and the criteria for determining which organizations qualify for funding. Additionally, as these grants are intended to promote community participation, there could be concerns about the level of engagement that communities can realistically achieve, particularly in underserved areas that may lack resources. The effectiveness of this bill will hinge on the implementation of these grants and whether they reach communities in need, addressing their unique challenges related to brownfield remediation.
Same As
Relates to the availability of technical assistance grants in brownfield site remedial programs; provides that the commissioner of environmental conservation shall provide grants to the New York city community board with jurisdiction over the site or to any not-for-profit corporation exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code at any site which may be affected by a brownfield site remedial program.
Relates to the availability of technical assistance grants in brownfield site remedial programs; provides that the commissioner of environmental conservation shall provide grants to the New York city community board with jurisdiction over the site or to any not-for-profit corporation exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code at any site which may be affected by a brownfield site remedial program.
Relates to the availability of technical assistance grants in brownfield site remedial programs; provides that the commissioner of environmental conservation shall provide grants to the New York city community board with jurisdiction over the site or to any not-for-profit corporation exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code at any site which may be affected by a brownfield site remedial program.
Relates to the availability of technical assistance grants in brownfield site remedial programs; provides that the commissioner of environmental conservation shall provide grants to the New York city community board with jurisdiction over the site or to any not-for-profit corporation exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code at any site which may be affected by a brownfield site remedial program.
Extends the duration of certain brownfield redevelopment and remediation tax credits with respect to a site located within the Renaissance Commerce Park situate within the city of Lackawanna, Erie county.
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.