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Committee on Environmental Protection

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 · 10:00 AM AM · Committee Room - City Hall

TL;DR

The Committee on Environmental Protection held a hearing on New York City's air quality and its public health impacts, then introduced six bills aimed at reducing vehicle emissions and improving air monitoring. The proposals focus on requiring the city to purchase zero-emission vehicles, restricting vehicle idling near parks, increasing penalties for truck and bus idling, monitoring power plant performance, and expanding air quality monitoring on heavily-trafficked streets.

Key Decisions

  • Zero Emission Vehicles Purchase Requirement Introduced
  • Motor Vehicle Idling Ban Near Parks Introduced
  • Increased Civil Penalties for Truck/Bus Idling Introduced
  • Power Plant Performance Monitoring Introduced
  • Air Quality Monitoring on Heavy-Use Thoroughfares Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2022-2433 Oversight - New York City's air quality, and its effects on public health.
    Oversight
  2. Int 0279-2022 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the purchase of zero emission vehicles by the city
    Introduction
  3. Int 0606-2022 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to motor vehicles idling adjacent to and within certain parks
    Introduction
  4. Int 0612-2022 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to monitoring power plants performance
    Introduction
  5. Int 0684-2022 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing civil penalties for idling infractions by trucks and buses
    Introduction
  6. Int 0707-2022 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to air quality monitoring at designated “heavy use” thoroughfares
    Introduction