Establishes a minimum 10-foot buffer from the water table for all mining plans on Long Island.

The bill amends the environmental conservation law to require a minimum 10-foot buffer from the water table for all mining plans on Long Island. This buffer is intended to protect the water table from potential contamination or other adverse impacts resulting from mining activities. The mining plan must include a written and graphic description of the proposed operation, detailing the boundaries, affected areas, and measures to minimize environmental impacts.

Establishes a minimum 10-foot buffer from the water table for all mining plans on Long Island.

The bill amends the environmental conservation law to require a minimum 10-foot buffer from the water table for all mining plans on Long Island. This buffer is intended to protect the water table from potential contamination or other adverse impacts resulting from mining activities. The mining plan must include a written and graphic description of the proposed operation, detailing the boundaries, affected areas, and measures to minimize environmental impacts.