Establishes conditions for environmental benefit projects in lieu of civil penalties under New York's environmental conservation law.

The bill amends the environmental conservation law to allow for environmental benefit projects in lieu of civil penalties. It sets criteria for such projects, including that they must provide an environmental benefit beyond full compliance, be located within 25 miles of the violation site, and not be activities already required by law. Projects must also be approved by the attorney general and publicized with a statement acknowledging their purpose. The bill also defines terms such as "economic benefit of noncompliance" and "gravity component" of a penalty.

Establishes conditions for environmental benefit projects in lieu of civil penalties under New York's environmental conservation law.

The bill amends the environmental conservation law to allow for environmental benefit projects in lieu of civil penalties. It sets criteria for such projects, including that they must provide an environmental benefit beyond full compliance, be located within 25 miles of the violation site, and not be activities already required by law. Projects must also be approved by the attorney general and publicized with a statement acknowledging their purpose. The bill also defines terms such as "economic benefit of noncompliance" and "gravity component" of a penalty.