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Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

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5 active membersNext meeting Oct 20, 2026Last meeting Jun 17, 20264 summaries in 90d

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Jun 17, 2026

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Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts — March 19, 2026 Minutes (DEP Oversight on Preliminary FY27 Budget)

Published Apr 26, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Committee approves amended water-quality testing local law and adopts resolution recognizing Endangered Species Act contributions

On April 15, 2026 the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts met at 250 Broadway (Hearing Room 2); members present approved an amended Intro (Int. 0730-2026-B) concerning required water quality testing and online posting of results, and approved Res. 0351-2026 recognizing the contributions of the federal Endangered Species Act to New York City's natural environment.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts Meeting Minutes (April 6, 2026)

The Committee held a roll call with members present and conducted hearings and actions (including amendments, hearings, and laying over) on several introductions and a resolution. Specific outcomes beyond procedural actions are not stated in the provided minutes excerpt.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts — March 19, 2026 Minutes (DEP Oversight on Preliminary FY27 Budget)

March 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM in Hearing Room 3, 250 Broadway. Chair James F. Gennaro convened an oversight hearing with the Department of Environmental Protection on the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, the Preliminary Capital Plan for Fiscal Years 2027–2030, and the Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report. Roll call: Present — Gennaro, Epstein, Hanks, Sanchez; Absent — Restler; Other Council Member attending — Lee. The minutes note that the oversight was held and that DEP attachments were filed by the committee.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

NYC Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts meeting (Feb. 25, 2026)

The Committee held its Feb. 25, 2026 meeting with members James F. Gennaro (Chair), Harvey D. Epstein, and Justin E. Sanchez present; Kamillah Hanks was absent and Lincoln Restler had a conflict. An oversight on GHG reduction through renewable diesel was heard and filed by the Committee. Introductions Int. 0554-2026 and Int. 0555-2026 were heard and laid over by the Committee. Meeting held at 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3.

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