S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
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1733
2009-2010 Regular Sessions
I N A S S E M B L Y
January 9, 2009
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Introduced by M. of A. ENGLEBRIGHT -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A.
DIAZ, McENENY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environ-
mental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to
declaring a policy of equal treatment in development and enforcement
of environmental laws, regulations and policies
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The opening paragraph of subdivision 1 of section 1-0101 of
the environmental conservation law is designated paragraph a and a new
paragraph b is added to read as follows:
B. IT IS FURTHER THE POLICY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK THAT PEOPLE OF
ALL RACES, CULTURES, RELIGIONS, INCOMES, EDUCATION LEVELS AND SEXUAL
PREFERENCE BE TREATED EQUALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND
ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES. IT IS A
BASIC RIGHT OF ALL NEW YORKERS TO LIVE AND WORK IN SAFE, HEALTHFUL,
PRODUCTIVE, AND AESTHETICALLY AND CULTURALLY PLEASING SURROUNDINGS. THIS
POLICY IS BASED ON THE CONCEPT OF FUNDAMENTAL FAIRNESS, WHICH IMPLIES
THAT NO POPULATION SHOULD BE FORCED TO BEAR A DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE OF
EXPOSURE TO THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF POLLUTION DUE TO LACK OF POLITICAL
OR ECONOMIC STRENGTH.
S 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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