Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2

TL;DR

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts held hearings and approved two items: a local law requiring water quality testing with online posting of results, and a resolution recognizing the federal Endangered Species Act's benefits to NYC's natural environment. The water quality testing law was amended by the committee before final approval.

Key Decisions

  • Water Quality Testing and Online Reporting Law Passed
  • Resolution on Endangered Species Act Contributions to NYC Passed
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Agenda

  1. Int 0730-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring water quality testing and the posting of water quality testing results online
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Res 0351-2026 Resolution to recognize the contributions of the federal Endangered Species Act to the natural environment of New York City
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Int 0730-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring water quality testing and the posting of water quality testing results online
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

  4. Roll Call
  5. Res 0351-2026 Resolution to recognize the contributions of the federal Endangered Species Act to the natural environment of New York City
    Resolution
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    This Resolution was Approved by Committee

  6. Int 0730-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring water quality testing and the posting of water quality testing results online
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  7. Int 0730-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring water quality testing and the posting of water quality testing results online
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm