NY State Senate Bill S2936A

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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Nov 08, 2021	signed chap.591
Oct 27, 2021	delivered to governor
Jun 08, 2021	returned to assembly passed senate 3rd reading cal.335 substituted for s2936a
Jun 08, 2021	substituted by a5029a
May 19, 2021	amended on third reading 2936a
May 19, 2021	vote reconsidered - restored to third reading returned to senate recalled from assembly
May 04, 2021	referred to environmental conservation delivered to assembly passed senate
Feb 22, 2021	advanced to third reading
Feb 10, 2021	2nd report cal.
Feb 09, 2021	1st report cal.335
Jan 26, 2021	referred to environmental conservation

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S2936 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A5029
Law Section:: Environmental Conservation Law
Laws Affected:: Add §19-0329, En Con L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2017-2018: A11117
2019-2020: S563, A1958

S2936 - Summary

Relates to prohibiting the use of certain grades of fuel oil in any building or facility in the state.

S2936 - Sponsor Memo

 
BILL NUMBER: S2936               Revised 2/4/2021

SPONSOR: KAMINSKY
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to
prohibiting the use of certain grades of fuel oil

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

To phase out the use of grade 6 heating oil fuel.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

The Environmental Conservation Law is amended by adding a new section
19-0329 to completely phase out the use of fuel Grade 6 the state, but
makes clear that nothing in this act shall preempt a municipality from
adopting a more stringent law.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

Harmful pollutants are released into the air when fuel oil grade number
6 is used to heat buildings. Fuel number 6 contains high concentrations
of contaminants, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), heavy
metals, nitric oxide, sulfur dioxide, nickel, and black carbon. PAHs are
proven human carcinogens and sulfur dioxide and nitric oxide are known
respiratory irritants.  Studies show combustion of heating fuel 6 forms
soot that is composed of a complex mix of toxic pollutants. Soot is a
black, carbonaceous substance produced during incomplete combustion of
-these oils; it is conveyed into the atmosphere creating a source of air
pollution and contributing to respiratory illness. Because soot is made
of fine airborne particles less than 2.5 microns in diameter, it is
easily inhaled. The toxic soot can penetrate deep into the lungs, cross
the blood stream, and get into organs, causing a multitude of health
problems for people of all ages. Infants, children, and the elderly are
particularly vulnerable to diseases caused by air pollution, including
but not limited to asthma, bronchitis, cancer, heart disease, and pneu-
monia.

In 2011, New York City required their buildings to change over to a
cleaner fuel oil and Westchester County has already passed a local law
phasing out all use of both fuels by 2020. This bill would prohibit the
use of fuel oil grade number 6 in a building or facility, which refers
to stationary structures. The prohibition would occur by July 1, 2023,
which is enough time to accomplish this important environmental change
especially in light of the fact that counties and localities are taking
it upon themselves to enact this change in an even more expedited
manner.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

2020: S563, Kaminsky. Referred to Environmental Conservation

2019: S563, Kaminsky. Referred to Environmental Conservation

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:

Minimal.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.

S2936 - Bill Text download pdf

 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   2936
 
                        2021-2022 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             January 26, 2021
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by Sen. KAMINSKY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
 
 AN ACT to amend the  environmental  conservation  law,  in  relation  to
   prohibiting the use of certain grades of fuel oil
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. The environmental conservation law is amended by  adding  a
 new section 19-0329 to read as follows:
 § 19-0329. CERTAIN FUEL OIL; PROHIBITED.
   1.  ON  AND  AFTER JULY FIRST, TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-THREE, NO FUEL OIL,
 GRADE NUMBER SIX, AS CLASSIFIED BY AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING  MATERI-
 ALS  STANDARD D396-15C, SHALL BE USED IN ANY BUILDING OR FACILITY IN THE
 STATE.
   2. NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL PREVENT A MUNICIPALITY FROM  ADOPTING
 A  LAW,  CODE,  ORDINANCE OR REGULATION WHICH IS MORE STRINGENT THAN THE
 REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.
   § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
 
 
 
 
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD01011-01-1

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S2936A (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A5029
Law Section:: Environmental Conservation Law
Laws Affected:: Add §19-0329, En Con L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2017-2018: A11117
2019-2020: S563, A1958

S2936A (ACTIVE) - Summary

Relates to prohibiting the use of certain grades of fuel oil in any building or facility in the state.

S2936A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

 
BILL NUMBER: S2936A

SPONSOR: KAMINSKY
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to
prohibiting the use of certain grades of fuel oil

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

To phase out the use of grade 6 heating oil fuel in buildings and facil-
ities in the State.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section one adds a new section 19-0329 to the Environmental Conservation
Law to completely phase out the use of fuel oil grade 6 for the purposes
of providing heat for any building or facility in the state, This
section also makes clear that nothing in this act shall preempt a muni-
cipality from adopting a more stringent law.

Section two provides the effective date.

Harmful pollutants are released into the air when fuel oil grade number
number 6 is used to heat buildings. Fuel number 6 contains high concen-
trations of contaminants, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(PAHs), heavy metals, nitric oxide, sulfur dioxide, nickel, and black
carbon. PAHs are proven human carcinogens, and sulfur dioxide and nitric
oxide are known respiratory irritants.  Studies show combustion of heat-
ing fuel 6 forms soot that is composed of a complex mix of toxic pollu-
tants. Soot is a black, carbonaceous substance produced during incom-
plete combustion of these oils; it is conveyed into the atmosphere
creating a source of air pollution and contributing to respiratory
illness. Because soot is made of fine airborne particles less than 2.5
microns in diameter, it is easily inhaled. The toxic soot can penetrate
deep into the lungs, cross the blood stream, and get into organs, caus-
ing a multitude of health problems for people of all ages. Infants,
children, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to diseases caused
by air pollution, including but not limited to asthma, bronchitis,
cancer, heart disease, and pneumonia.

In 2011, New York City required their buildings to change over to clean-
er fuel oil and Westchester County has already passed a local law phas-
ing out all use of both fuels by 2020. This bill would prohibit the use
of fuel oil grade number 6 for the purposes of providing heat for any
building or facility in the state. A building or facility refers to
stationary structures.  The prohibition would be phased in over a period
of two years, which is enough time to accomplish this important environ-
mental change, especially in light of the fact that many counties and
localities are taking it upon themselves to enact this change in an even
more expedited manner.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

2019 and 2020:. A.1958 Referred to Environmental Conservation Same as S.
563, referred to Environmental Conservation

2018: A.12117-C Referred to Ways and Means

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:

Minimal.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.

S2936A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  2936--A
     Cal. No. 335
 
                        2021-2022 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             January 26, 2021
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by Sens. KAMINSKY, BIAGGI, GAUGHRAN, HOYLMAN, MANNION -- read
   twice  and  ordered  printed,  and when printed to be committed to the
   Committee on Environmental Conservation  --  reported  favorably  from
   said committee, ordered to first and second report, ordered to a third
   reading,  passed  by  Senate  and delivered to the Assembly, recalled,
   vote reconsidered, restored to  third  reading,  amended  and  ordered
   reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading
 
 AN  ACT  to  amend  the  environmental  conservation law, in relation to
   prohibiting the use of certain grades of fuel oil
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  The environmental conservation law is amended by adding a
 new section 19-0329 to read as follows:
 § 19-0329. CERTAIN FUEL OIL; PROHIBITED.
   1. ON AND AFTER JULY FIRST, TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-THREE,  NO  FUEL  OIL,
 GRADE NUMBER SIX, AS CLASSIFIED BY ASTM INTERNATIONAL D396-15C, SHALL BE
 USED  FOR  THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING HEAT FOR ANY BUILDING OR FACILITY IN
 THE STATE.
   2. NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL PREVENT A MUNICIPALITY FROM  ADOPTING
 A  LAW,  CODE,  ORDINANCE OR REGULATION WHICH IS MORE STRINGENT THAN THE
 REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.
   § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
 
 
 
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD01011-05-1

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Jun 8, 2021 - floor Vote

Floor Vote: Jun 8, 2021

May 4, 2021 - floor Vote

Floor Vote: May 4, 2021

Feb 9, 2021 - Environmental Conservation committee Vote

Committee Vote: Feb 9, 2021

Bill Amendments

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S2936 - Details

S2936 - Summary

S2936 - Sponsor Memo

S2936 - Bill Text download pdf

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S2936A (ACTIVE) - Details

S2936A (ACTIVE) - Summary

S2936A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

S2936A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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Jun 8, 2021 - floor Vote

Floor Vote: Jun 8, 2021

May 4, 2021 - floor Vote

Floor Vote: May 4, 2021

Feb 9, 2021 - Environmental Conservation committee Vote

Committee Vote: Feb 9, 2021

Bill Amendments

Co-Sponsors

S2936 - Details

S2936 - Summary

S2936 - Sponsor Memo

S2936 - Bill Text download pdf

Co-Sponsors

S2936A (ACTIVE) - Details

S2936A (ACTIVE) - Summary

S2936A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

S2936A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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