A 7208

This bill prohibits the discharge of any radiological substances into the Hudson River during the decommissioning of nuclear power plants, establishing it as an unlawful act under New York's environmental conservation law. The legislation is motivated by concerns about economic impacts on local communities, including effects on real estate values and economic development, particularly since decommissioning plants no longer provide the economic benefits they offered during operation. The bill establishes significant civil penalties for violations, ranging from $37,500 for the first day to $150,000 per day for subsequent violations, with enforcement authority granted to the Attorney General, though the prohibition only applies to the extent it is not preempted by federal law.