NY·Bill·2023 Regular Session
S 7967
Requires operators of nuclear power plants to give notice of scheduled and unscheduled releases of radioactive materials and of breakdowns or malfunctions
Introduced 2024-01-04Last action 2024-01-04 — REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
Sponsor
Kevin S. Parker
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in Senate committee
The 2023 Regular Session ended on 2024-06-06. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
✓
Introduced
✗
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill requires operators of nuclear power plants in New York to provide public notification of radioactive material releases and equipment malfunctions. Specifically, operators must give at least 24 hours advance notice for scheduled radioactive releases and notify authorities within 24 hours of discovering unscheduled releases or safety equipment breakdowns, using a toll-free number to inform the public and sending notices to health officials and local government executives. The notifications must include details such as the amount of radioactivity released, estimated radiation doses, weather conditions, affected areas, causes of the release, and corrective actions taken. The Commissioner of Health is required to study these reports and prepare public summaries, with operators facing monetary penalties for non-compliance.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2023-2024
Full Bill Text
http://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2023/S7967