AGENCY TESTIMONY
Recent reviews and updates to the Filtration Avoidance Determination
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The commissioner outlines recent reviews and updates to the FAD, including the midterm review and changes to the land acquisition program.
- The midterm review of the FAD was completed, and the NYS Department of Health issued revisions in 2022
- The National Academy of Science conducted an impartial scientific analysis of the FAD and its programs
- DEP is applying for a new permit from DEC that will involve changes to the land acquisition program
- The next FAD is due to be negotiated for 2027, and DEP is already assessing future requirements
Rohit T Aggarwala
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Part of that review, the National Academy of Science undertook a review of the FAD so that all involved could benefit from impartial scientific analysis of the FAD and its programs.
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We are in the midst of applying for a new permit from DEC that will involve changes to our land acquisition program.
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Including the focus on the highest priority areas.
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The next FAD is due to be negotiated for 2027, and we are already assessing what will be required for the FAD to continue for the foreseeable future.
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While not officially part of our fad, another critical component of our overall watershed protection efforts is the DEP Police Department.
