NY Env Conserv L § 19-0306-B (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 19 - Air Pollution Control Title 3 - Powers and Duties 19-0306-B - Zero-Emissions Cars and Trucks.

§ 19-0306-b. Zero-emissions cars and trucks.1.  It  shall  be  a goal of the state that one hundred percent of new   passenger cars and trucks offered for sale or lease, or sold, or leased,   for registration in the state shall be zero-emissions  by  two  thousand   thirty-five.  It  shall  be a further goal of the state that one hundred   percent of medium-duty and  heavy-duty  vehicles  offered  for  sale  or   lease,   or   sold,   or  leased,  for  registration  in  the  state  be   zero-emissions by two  thousand  forty-five  for  all  operations  where   feasible.  It  shall be further a goal of the state to transition to one   hundred percent zero-emissions off-road vehicles and  equipment  by  two   thousand thirty-five where feasible.2.  The  department,  to the extent consistent with federal law, shall   develop and propose:a.  Passenger  vehicle  and  truck  regulations  requiring  increasing   volumes  of  new  zero-emissions  vehicles offered for sale or lease, or   sold, or leased, for registration in the state towards the target of one   hundred percent of in-state sales by two thousand thirty-five.b. Medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicle regulations requiring increasing   volumes of new zero-emissions trucks  and  buses  offered  for  sale  or   lease,  or  sold,  or leased, for registration and operated in the state   towards the target of one hundred percent of the fleet transitioning  to   zero-emissions vehicles by two thousand forty-five everywhere feasible.c.  Strategies,  in  coordination  with  other  state agencies and the   federal environmental protection agency, to achieve one hundred  percent   zero-emissions  from  off-road  vehicles and equipment operations in the   state by two thousand thirty-five. In  implementing  the  provisions  of   this  paragraph,  the  department  shall  act  consistently with safety,   technological feasibility and cost-effectiveness.3. The department, in consultation with  the  department  of  economic   development,   the  New  York  state  energy  research  and  development   authority,  the   public   service   commission,   the   department   of   transportation,  the  department  of  motor  vehicles,  and  other state   agencies, local agencies and other interested parties, shall  develop  a   zero-emissions   vehicle   market   development   strategy   by  January   thirty-first, two thousand twenty-three, and an update every three years   thereafter, that:a. Ensures coordinated and expeditious implementation of the system of   policies, programs and regulations necessary to achieve  the  goals  and   orders established by this section.b.   Outlines   state  agencies'  actions  to  support  new  and  used   zero-emissions vehicle markets for broad accessibility for all residents   of this state.4. The department, the New York state energy research and  development   authority, the public service commission and other state agencies, shall   use existing authorities to accelerate deployment of affordable powering   options  for zero-emissions vehicles, in ways that serve all communities   and particularly low-income and  disadvantaged  communities,  consistent   with state and federal law.5.  The department, the New York state energy research and development   authority, the department  of  motor  vehicles  and  the  department  of   transportation,  in consultation with the other state agencies, shall on   or before July fifteenth, two thousand twenty-three, identify near  term   actions and investment strategies to improve sustainable transportation,   freight and transit options, including where feasible:a.   Supporting   bicycle  and  pedestrian  options,  particularly  in   low-income and disadvantaged communities in the state, by  incorporating   safe and accessible infrastructure into projects where appropriate. b.  Supporting  light,  medium, and heavy-duty zero-emissions vehicles   and infrastructure as part  of  larger  transportation  projects,  where   appropriate.