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Senate environmental committee advances study of schools within 500 feet of highways
Summary
New York State Senator May’s bill directing the Department of Environmental Conservation to study public schools sited within 500 feet of major highways was advanced to the Senate calendar after committee members discussed scope and funding.
New York State Senator May’s bill directing the Department of Environmental Conservation to conduct a comprehensive study of public schools located within 500 feet of major highways was advanced to the Senate calendar by the Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation on a voice vote.
The bill would require the Department of Environmental Conservation to assess air-pollution exposure risks at covered schools and report on mitigation options. Committee members asked about the scope of the study, how many…
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