N.Y. PBS Law § 136
This is the official text of N.Y. PBS Law § 136, part of New York’s PBS Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "PBS Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Purpose
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* § 136. Purpose. It is the purpose of this article to consolidate the\nenvironmental review, permitting, and siting in this state of major\nrenewable energy facilities and major electric transmission facilities\nsubject to this article, and to provide ORES as a single forum for the\ncoordinated and timely review of such projects to meet the state's\nrenewable energy goals and ensure the reliability of the electric\ntransmission system, while also ensuring the protection of the\nenvironment and consideration of all pertinent social, economic and\nenvironmental factors in the decision to permit such projects as more\nspecifically provided in this article.\n * NB Repealed December 31, 2040\n
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