Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts meeting
April 15, 2026, 10:30 AM
VOTE*
The Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts held hearings on Int 0730, a bill on water quality testing requirements, and Res 0351, a resolution recognizing the contributions of the federal Endangered Species Act to New York City's natural environment. No votes were taken.
What was discussed
- Chair presents the water-quality testing bill and Endangered Species Act resolution Chairperson James F. Gennaro presented his Int 0730-B, which would require DEP to test water quality at no fewer than 15 near-shore sites used for boating and fishing near combined sewer overflows and post results online, and Council Member Epstein's Res 0351 recognizing the federal Endangered
- Committee adopts both environmental items The committee adopted both Int 0730-B and Res 0351 by a vote of 5 in the affirmative, none opposed.
Agenda
2 items
- 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 Approved by Committee
- Res 0351-2026 Resolution to recognize the contributions of the federal Endangered Species Act to the natural environment of New York City Approved by Committee