Details Meeting Name: Committee on Environmental Protection (inactive) Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/18/2017 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: 250 Broadway - Committee Rm, 14th Fl. Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (29) 29 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: All agenda items Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Prime Sponsor Agenda # Agenda Note Name Type Summary Action Result Action Details Multimedia                     Roll call Not available Int 0054-2014 * Costa G. Constantinides   Proposed Int. No. 54-A Use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel technologies in the city ferry fleet. Introduction Proposed Int. No. 54-A would require that the Commissioner study the feasibility of using alternative fuels, including at least 5% biodiesel, renewable diesel and alternative fuel technologies including hybrid electric, battery electric and fuel cell electric power trains. The Commissioner must submit a report on the results of the study by December 2019 and then, to the fullest extent practicable, implement the use of such alternative fuels or technologies. Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0054-2014 * Costa G. Constantinides     Use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel technologies in the city ferry fleet. Introduction Proposed Int. No. 54-A would require that the Commissioner study the feasibility of using alternative fuels, including at least 5% biodiesel, renewable diesel and alternative fuel technologies including hybrid electric, battery electric and fuel cell electric power trains. The Commissioner must submit a report on the results of the study by December 2019 and then, to the fullest extent practicable, implement the use of such alternative fuels or technologies. Amendment Proposed by Comm   Action details Not available Int 0054-2014 * Costa G. Constantinides     Use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel technologies in the city ferry fleet. Introduction Proposed Int. No. 54-A would require that the Commissioner study the feasibility of using alternative fuels, including at least 5% biodiesel, renewable diesel and alternative fuel technologies including hybrid electric, battery electric and fuel cell electric power trains. The Commissioner must submit a report on the results of the study by December 2019 and then, to the fullest extent practicable, implement the use of such alternative fuels or technologies. Amended by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0054-2014 A Costa G. Constantinides     Use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel technologies in the city ferry fleet. Introduction Proposed Int. No. 54-A would require that the Commissioner study the feasibility of using alternative fuels, including at least 5% biodiesel, renewable diesel and alternative fuel technologies including hybrid electric, battery electric and fuel cell electric power trains. The Commissioner must submit a report on the results of the study by December 2019 and then, to the fullest extent practicable, implement the use of such alternative fuels or technologies. Approved by Committee Pass Action details Not available Int 0717-2015 * Helen K. Rosenthal   Proposed Int. No. 717-A Civil penalties for idling infractions and enforcement through citizen complaints. Introduction Proposed Int. No. 717-A would require reporting on idling complaints and their dispositions. It would also increase the award for citizen enforcement of idling complaints from an amount which “shall not exceed 25%” of proceeds collected to 25% of such proceeds where the department of environmental protection brings the proceeding. Finally this legislation requires the department to publish on its website the best practices for filing citizen complaints and gathering documentation. Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0717-2015 * Helen K. Rosenthal     Civil penalties for idling infractions and enforcement through citizen complaints. Introduction Proposed Int. No. 717-A would require reporting on idling complaints and their dispositions. It would also increase the award for citizen enforcement of idling complaints from an amount which “shall not exceed 25%” of proceeds collected to 25% of such proceeds where the department of environmental protection brings the proceeding. Finally this legislation requires the department to publish on its website the best practices for filing citizen complaints and gathering documentation. Amendment Proposed by Comm   Action details Not available Int 0717-2015 * Helen K. Rosenthal     Civil penalties for idling infractions and enforcement through citizen complaints. Introduction Proposed Int. No. 717-A would require reporting on idling complaints and their dispositions. It would also increase the award for citizen enforcement of idling complaints from an amount which “shall not exceed 25%” of proceeds collected to 25% of such proceeds where the department of environmental protection brings the proceeding. Finally this legislation requires the department to publish on its website the best practices for filing citizen complaints and gathering documentation. Amended by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0717-2015 A Helen K. Rosenthal     Civil penalties for idling infractions and enforcement through citizen complaints. Introduction Proposed Int. No. 717-A would require reporting on idling complaints and their dispositions. It would also increase the award for citizen enforcement of idling complaints from an amount which “shall not exceed 25%” of proceeds collected to 25% of such proceeds where the department of environmental protection brings the proceeding. Finally this legislation requires the department to publish on its website the best practices for filing citizen complaints and gathering documentation. Approved by Committee Pass Action details Not available Int 0880-2015 * Helen K. Rosenthal   Proposed Int. No. 880-A Use of biodiesel fuel in school buses. Introduction Proposed Int. No. 880-A requires a review of the types and models of buses that are used pursuant to existing school bus contracts and their compatibility with biodiesel blends. This bill also requires review of the mode of fueling by school bus contractors including in-house, retail or fuel truck, the supply availability of biodiesel for each mode of fueling for the use of biodiesel. The results of the study would be communicated to the Mayor and The Speaker by June 30, 2019. Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0880-2015 * Helen K. Rosenthal     Use of biodiesel fuel in school buses. Introduction Proposed Int. No. 880-A requires a review of the types and models of buses that are used pursuant to existing school bus contracts and their compatibility with biodiesel blends. This bill also requires review of the mode of fueling by school bus contractors including in-house, retail or fuel truck, the supply availability of biodiesel for each mode of fueling for the use of biodiesel. The results of the study would be communicated to the Mayor and The Speaker by June 30, 2019. Amendment Proposed by Comm   Action details Not available Int 0880-2015 * Helen K. Rosenthal     Use of biodiesel fuel in school buses. Introduction Proposed Int. No. 880-A requires a review of the types and models of buses that are used pursuant to existing school bus contracts and their compatibility with biodiesel blends. This bill also requires review of the mode of fueling by school bus contractors including in-house, retail or fuel truck, the supply availability of biodiesel for each mode of fueling for the use of biodiesel. The results of the study would be communicated to the Mayor and The Speaker by June 30, 2019. Amended by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0880-2015 A Helen K. Rosenthal     Use of biodiesel fuel in school buses. Introduction Proposed Int. No. 880-A requires a review of the types and models of buses that are used pursuant to existing school bus contracts and their compatibility with biodiesel blends. This bill also requires review of the mode of fueling by school bus contractors including in-house, retail or fuel truck, the supply availability of biodiesel for each mode of fueling for the use of biodiesel. The results of the study would be communicated to the Mayor and The Speaker by June 30, 2019. Approved by Committee Pass Action details Not available Int 0978-2015 * Ritchie J. Torres   Proposed Int. No. 978-D Mold assessment, mold abatement and mold remediation for certain buildings. Introduction This bill would establish minimum standards for carrying out mold assessment, mold abatement and mold remediation for buildings that contain 10 or more dwelling units or is located on a zoning lot that contains 25,000 or more square feet of non-residential floor area. Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0978-2015 * Ritchie J. Torres     Mold assessment, mold abatement and mold remediation for certain buildings. Introduction This bill would establish minimum standards for carrying out mold assessment, mold abatement and mold remediation for buildings that contain 10 or more dwelling units or is located on a zoning lot that contains 25,000 or more square feet of non-residential floor area. Amendment Proposed by Comm   Action details Not available Int 0978-2015 * Ritchie J. Torres     Mold assessment, mold abatement and mold remediation for certain buildings. Introduction This bill would establish minimum standards for carrying out mold assessment, mold abatement and mold remediation for buildings that contain 10 or more dwelling units or is located on a zoning lot that contains 25,000 or more square feet of non-residential floor area. Amended by Committee   Action details Not available Int 0978-2015 D Ritchie J. Torres     Mold assessment, mold abatement and mold remediation for certain buildings. Introduction This bill would establish minimum standards for carrying out mold assessment, mold abatement and mold remediation for buildings that contain 10 or more dwelling units or is located on a zoning lot that contains 25,000 or more square feet of non-residential floor area. Approved by Committee Pass Action details Not available Int 1629-2017 * Costa G. Constantinides   Proposed Int. No. 1629-A Requiring periodic recommendations on adoption of more stringent energy efficiency requirements for certain buildings. Introduction This bill requires that, during the 2019 and 2022 energy code revision cycle, DOB will submit proposed amendments to make the City’s energy code match the “model stretch energy code” created by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Further, in the 2025 code revisions cycle (and future revision cycles), DOB will include in its proposed amendments energy performance targets for larger buildings. Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Int 1629-2017 * Costa G. Constantinides     Requiring periodic recommendations on adoption of more stringent energy efficiency requirements for certain buildings. Introduction This bill requires that, during the 2019 and 2022 energy code revision cycle, DOB will submit proposed amendments to make the City’s energy code match the “model stretch energy code” created by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Further, in the 2025 code revisions cycle (and future revision cycles), DOB will include in its proposed amendments energy performance targets for larger buildings. Amendment Proposed by Comm   Action details Not available Int 1629-2017 * Costa G. Constantinides     Requiring periodic recommendations on adoption of more stringent energy efficiency requirements for certain buildings. Introduction This bill requires that, during the 2019 and 2022 energy code revision cycle, DOB will submit proposed amendments to make the City’s energy code match the “model stretch energy code” created by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Further, in the 2025 code revisions cycle (and future revision cycles), DOB will include in its proposed amendments energy performance targets for larger buildings. Amended by Committee   Action details Not available Int 1629-2017 A Costa G. Constantinides     Requiring periodic recommendations on adoption of more stringent energy efficiency requirements for certain buildings. Introduction This bill requires that, during the 2019 and 2022 energy code revision cycle, DOB will submit proposed amendments to make the City’s energy code match the “model stretch energy code” created by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Further, in the 2025 code revisions cycle (and future revision cycles), DOB will include in its proposed amendments energy performance targets for larger buildings. Approved by Committee Pass Action details Not available Int 1632-2017 * Daniel R. Garodnick   Proposed Int. No. 1632-A Energy efficiency scores and grades for certain buildings. Introduction The proposed legislation, if enacted, would require that property owners post the information about a building’s energy efficiency in a conspicuous place, make the information publicly available on line and audit the information annually involving appropriate sample sizes. Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Int 1632-2017 * Daniel R. Garodnick     Energy efficiency scores and grades for certain buildings. Introduction The proposed legislation, if enacted, would require that property owners post the information about a building’s energy efficiency in a conspicuous place, make the information publicly available on line and audit the information annually involving appropriate sample sizes. Amendment Proposed by Comm   Action details Not available Int 1632-2017 * Daniel R. Garodnick     Energy efficiency scores and grades for certain buildings. Introduction The proposed legislation, if enacted, would require that property owners post the information about a building’s energy efficiency in a conspicuous place, make the information publicly available on line and audit the information annually involving appropriate sample sizes. Amended by Committee   Action details Not available Int 1632-2017 A Daniel R. Garodnick     Energy efficiency scores and grades for certain buildings. Introduction The proposed legislation, if enacted, would require that property owners post the information about a building’s energy efficiency in a conspicuous place, make the information publicly available on line and audit the information annually involving appropriate sample sizes. Approved by Committee Pass Action details Not available Int 1653-2017 * Ben Kallos   Proposed Int. No. 1653-B Responses to noise complaints. Introduction Int. No. 1653-B would require the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to set rules for specific time frames for inspections in response to certain types of noise complaints. It would also require DEP to submit annual reports on inspections in response to noise complaints and that all noise mitigation plans be filed electronically. This bill would also create new violations for noise which exceeds certain decibel levels and authorize DEP to issue stop work orders in response to certain noise violations. Hearing Held by Committee   Action details Not available Int 1653-2017 * Ben Kallos     Responses to noise complaints. Introduction Int. No. 1653-B would require the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to set rules for specific time frames for inspections in response to certain types of noise complaints. It would also require DEP to submit annual reports on inspections in response to noise complaints and that all noise mitigation plans be filed electronically. This bill would also create new violations for noise which exceeds certain decibel levels and authorize DEP to issue stop work orders in response to certain noise violations. Amendment Proposed by Comm   Action details Not available Int 1653-2017 * Ben Kallos     Responses to noise complaints. Introduction Int. No. 1653-B would require the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to set rules for specific time frames for inspections in response to certain types of noise complaints. It would also require DEP to submit annual reports on inspections in response to noise complaints and that all noise mitigation plans be filed electronically. This bill would also create new violations for noise which exceeds certain decibel levels and authorize DEP to issue stop work orders in response to certain noise violations. Amended by Committee   Action details Not available Int 1653-2017 B Ben Kallos     Responses to noise complaints. Introduction Int. No. 1653-B would require the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to set rules for specific time frames for inspections in response to certain types of noise complaints. It would also require DEP to submit annual reports on inspections in response to noise complaints and that all noise mitigation plans be filed electronically. This bill would also create new violations for noise which exceeds certain decibel levels and authorize DEP to issue stop work orders in response to certain noise violations. Approved by Committee Pass Action details Not available