Eliminates the MTA's exemption from environmental quality review standards established by article 8 of the environmental conservation law.

This bill amends the public authorities law to remove the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority's exemption from environmental quality review standards established by article 8 of the environmental conservation law. This change applies to any projects that require the preparation of a statement under federal law or regulation regarding their environmental impact. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Eliminates the MTA's exemption from environmental quality review standards established by article 8 of the environmental conservation law.

This bill amends the public authorities law to remove the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority's exemption from environmental quality review standards established by article 8 of the environmental conservation law. This change applies to any projects that require the preparation of a statement under federal law or regulation regarding their environmental impact. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.