NY·Bill·2021 Regular Session
S 3168
Requires operators of nuclear power plants to give notice of scheduled and unscheduled releases of radioactive materials and of breakdowns or malfunctions
Introduced 2021-01-28Last action 2022-01-05 — REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
Sponsor
PARKERDemocratic/Working Families
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in Senate committee
The 2021 Regular Session ended on 2022-06-10. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill requires operators of nuclear power plants in New York State to provide public notification of radioactive material releases and safety equipment malfunctions. Operators must give at least 24 hours advance notice for scheduled radioactive releases, notify within 24 hours of discovering unscheduled releases or safety equipment breakdowns, and maintain a toll-free public information hotline. The notifications, which must include details such as the amount of radioactivity released, estimated radiation doses, affected areas, and weather conditions, must be provided to the public, local government officials, and the Commissioner of Health, who will study and distribute consolidated reports. The bill establishes monetary penalties for operators who fail to comply with these notification requirements, aiming to ensure the public is fully informed about any radioactive releases from nuclear facilities.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2021-2022
Full Bill Text
http://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2021/S3168