The American Lung Association supports strict enforcement of power plant air pollution regulations to ensure continuous compliance and
the strengthening of abatement requirements to ensure the protection of human health.
Not exact matches
De Blasio traveled to Albany in June to lobby for an extension
of mayoral control, as well as changes made to the 421a tax
abatement and an extension and
strengthening of rent control laws in New York City.
Governor Andrew Cuomo and leaders
of the State Legislature agreed Thursday to significantly overhaul the 421 - a tax
abatement program — following closely the proposals
of Mayor Bill de Blasio — and to
strengthen the state's rent regulations.
Manhattan Assemblyman Keith Wright, chairman
of the Housing Committee, declared last night that he would not consider renewal
of the controversial 421a tax
abatement for developers unless the real estate - friendly Republican State Senate agrees to
strengthen rent laws.
To ensure the protection
of human health, the American Lung Association supports the rigorous enforcement
of air pollution regulations, and the
strengthening of air quality standards and
abatement requirements.