New York S10003 amends environmental conservation law to regulate mining on state-owned lands below navigable waterways, requiring permits and.

New York S10003 amends the environmental conservation law to regulate mining on state-owned lands occurring below or beneath navigable waterways. The bill requires mining permits to be subject to environmental quality review procedures. It mandates financial security to cover damages resulting from mining activities, including collapse or water contamination. The bill also outlines procedures for permit applications, renewals, and modifications, emphasizing public participation and environmental impact assessments.

New York S10003 amends environmental conservation law to regulate mining on state-owned lands below navigable waterways, requiring permits and.

New York S10003 amends the environmental conservation law to regulate mining on state-owned lands occurring below or beneath navigable waterways. The bill requires mining permits to be subject to environmental quality review procedures. It mandates financial security to cover damages resulting from mining activities, including collapse or water contamination. The bill also outlines procedures for permit applications, renewals, and modifications, emphasizing public participation and environmental impact assessments.