This bill increases tax credits for developers redeveloping brownfield sites (abandoned industrial properties with potential contamination). It sets tiered credit limits: $35 million for standard sites, $45 million for manufacturing sites, and $70 million for "qualified project sites" meeting specific criteria. To qualify for the highest credit, projects must be in cities under 100,000 population, include affordable housing (25% of units), have transportation access, and exceed $250 million in total project value. These changes directly affect developers of qualifying brownfield sites who meet all criteria for enhanced tax incentives.
This bill creates a permit system for facilities that respectfully handle cremated remains and natural organic reduction (like composting). Operators must be New York not-for-profit corporations that file detailed plans with the cemetery board, including evidence of conservation easements, a pledge against building crematories, and consumer contracts. The permit requires compliance with existing zoning laws and cemetery board regulations governing land access and remains disposal. It directly affects facility operators and consumers using these specific memorial services, ensuring standardized management of such lands.
Imposes a highway use fee on outdoor advertising; establishes a New York state urban reforestation fund from fees imposed on outdoor advertising; makes provisions supporting urban forestry.
Requires the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to acquire the mineral interests under all land acquired or received by the state for the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation, unless the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation finds that the land is of great significance and importance to the state.
Prohibits dry cleaning establishments from returning clothing to customers in single use garment bags; allows dry cleaning establishments to return clothing to customers in reusable bags provided by such customers or offer for sale a reusable bag.
Enacts the "coal to gas plant conversion and redevelopment blueprint act"; requires the development of a blueprint to guide the replacement and redevelopment of New York's coal burning facilities and their sites by 2031.
This bill amends New York's environmental conservation law to update safety rules for transporting liquefied natural and petroleum gas within the state. It requires the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Conservation, to establish route certification criteria considering population proximity, fire department capabilities to handle gas leaks or fires, and accident risks - ensuring standards meet or exceed federal regulations. The bill mandates that carriers must hold federal hazardous materials permits and that local fire departments receive notice about route safety assessments. It repeals outdated provisions while clarifying enforcement, including civil penalties for non-compliance and requiring cost analyses for fire department training upgrades. The changes directly affect gas transportation companies, local fire departments, and state agencies overseeing safety compliance.
Bill S 5202 requires contractors working on qualifying construction or demolition projects in cities with over 1 million residents to recycle or reuse 50% of the waste generated (by weight). This applies specifically to new residential buildings with four or more units, larger commercial buildings (over 4,000 sq ft), and major demolition projects. Contractors must document compliance within 30 days of project completion, face daily fines up to $500 for missing reports, and pay per-centage-point fines for falling short of the 50% target. The law excludes hazardous materials like asbestos and allows waivers for valid reasons.
Authorizes certain municipalities to participate in a community-wide energy aggregation program where they can request bids, select an energy service provider, install energy efficiency measures and develop local renewable energy facilities to provide electric and/or gas supply services, including gas efficiency and renewable heating technologies to participating customers.
Expands the solar energy system equipment tax credit to cover solar energy system equipment installed in a community solar array; defines "community solar array" to mean a location other than a person's principal residence where solar energy system equipment is owned and installed for use in such person's principal residence.
