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Statement on DiNapoli’s plan for drilling accidents
Given the level of concern about the environmental risks associated with drilling, I am glad Comptroller DiNapoli has proposed this legislation. It will provide a much needed sense of security by ensuring that the industry is held accountable.
Statement on appointment to High-Volume Hydraulic Fracturing Advisory Panel
I have been asked to join a distinguished group of advocates on this important advisory panel. The Department of Environmental Conservation is moving toward establishing the strictest rules and regulations governing the extraction of natural gas in the country. Going … Continue reading
Statement on appointment of new DEC commissioner
Today, Governor Cuomo announced his selection of Joseph Martens for Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Among Mr. Marten’s duties will be overseeing the Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) for the natural gas drilling permit process in … Continue reading
Lupardo statement on Governor Paterson’s veto and executive order on hydraulic fracturing
I support the actions that Governor David Paterson took today. I voted against the moratorium bill (S.8129-B/A.11443-B) for the very reasons that he vetoed it: the May 15th moratorium deadline was pointless given the current pace of the DEC’s review … Continue reading
Lupardo statement on drilling moratorium bill passing
I did not support the moratorium bill the Assembly passed last night because it is has unintended consequences and does not address the concerns that most New Yorkers have about high-volume hydraulic fracturing. It simply places a moratorium with an … Continue reading