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Trainer summarizes proposed SECRA changes in governor's budget
Summary
Trainer described proposed state-level changes reportedly agreed in the governor's budget: exemptions for certain housing projects (thresholds by community type), exemptions for public infrastructure, and a two-year timeline for completing environmental impact statements.
A committee member asked about recent proposals to change SECRA and the presenter summarized points reportedly in the governor's budget agreement, while noting some uncertainty about final passage. "For outside New York City, housing of up to 300 units in urban areas, up to a 100 units in non-urban areas, and up to 20 units in areas that doesn't have zoning...for those projects, there would be SECRA exemptions," the presenter said, adding other proposed exemptions for clean water infrastructure, public parks and trails, and public schools in New York City.
The presenter also said the proposal would establish a timeline for environmental impact statements, noting the agreement included a two-year timeline for completion of an EIS. The presenter offered to send the board further information once there is clearer confirmation of what the legislature ultimately passes.
