New York A03091 amends environmental restoration project laws, setting remediation standards and funding mechanisms.

New York A03091 amends the environmental conservation law to enhance environmental restoration projects. It sets the remediation objective to meet the same standard for public health and environmental protection as other remedial actions. The bill also allows municipalities to be represented by the attorney general in legal actions related to these projects, unless a conflict of interest is determined. Additionally, it modifies funding provisions, allowing projects to be funded within available appropriations and exempting certain settlements from recalculating state assistance shares.

New York A03091 amends environmental restoration project laws, setting remediation standards and funding mechanisms.

New York A03091 amends the environmental conservation law to enhance environmental restoration projects. It sets the remediation objective to meet the same standard for public health and environmental protection as other remedial actions. The bill also allows municipalities to be represented by the attorney general in legal actions related to these projects, unless a conflict of interest is determined. Additionally, it modifies funding provisions, allowing projects to be funded within available appropriations and exempting certain settlements from recalculating state assistance shares.