Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-155
Effective date and DEC permit holders
Operative Text
This revised general ordinance shall be effective five (5) days after the date of its enactment, at which point the revised general ordinance shall apply to any hydrofracking or other natural gas exploration and extraction or storage, transfer, treatment or disposal of natural gas exploration and production wastes in the city of Syracuse regardless of the date of any applicable DEC permits.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 10 § 27-155 establishes that a revised general ordinance governing hydrofracking, natural gas exploration and extraction, and the storage, transfer, treatment, or disposal of related wastes within Syracuse city limits takes effect five days after enactment. Critically, the ordinance applies to all such activities regardless of when any relevant New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) permits were issued. This means pre-existing DEC permits do not exempt an operator from the local ordinance's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or operators involved in any natural gas exploration, extraction, storage, or waste-related activities within Syracuse should be aware that Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 10 § 27-155 subjects those activities to local regulation starting five days after the ordinance's enactment. Compliant operators generally review whether any DEC permits they hold affect their obligations under this local rule — and under § 27-155, they do not provide an exemption. Those managing properties near or involved in such operations typically consult with qualified legal counsel to understand how the ordinance interacts with any state-level permitting they may hold.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of Syracuse concerned about hydrofracking or natural gas activities near their homes can look to Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 10 § 27-155, which makes clear that such activities are subject to local regulation regardless of any DEC permits an operator may possess. Tenants who believe this provision is being violated may consider raising the matter with the appropriate Syracuse city authority or a local tenant-rights or environmental advocacy organization. Consulting with a qualified attorney or community legal aid organization can help clarify what enforcement paths may be available under § 27-155.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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