New York A04831 authorizes local water and sewerage authorities to charge fees for surface runoff.

New York A04831 amends the environmental conservation law to authorize local water and sewerage authorities to charge fees for surface runoff. The fees can be based on a fixed amount per property, the gross area of the property, or other equitable bases. Credits may be created for stormwater management practices and green infrastructure. Revenues from these fees must be reserved for stormwater management programs. The bill defines terms such as "stormwater," "green infrastructure," and "stormwater fee." It takes effect immediately.

New York A04831 authorizes local water and sewerage authorities to charge fees for surface runoff.

New York A04831 amends the environmental conservation law to authorize local water and sewerage authorities to charge fees for surface runoff. The fees can be based on a fixed amount per property, the gross area of the property, or other equitable bases. Credits may be created for stormwater management practices and green infrastructure. Revenues from these fees must be reserved for stormwater management programs. The bill defines terms such as "stormwater," "green infrastructure," and "stormwater fee." It takes effect immediately.