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Discussion on potential shift of warehouse activity outside NYC due to Intro 1130
1:45:50
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Council Member Gennaro asks about criticism of Intro 1130, suggesting it might shift warehouse activity outside New York City's jurisdiction, potentially increasing truck travel distances. Commissioner Aggarwala acknowledges this risk with fixed facility regulations.
- Gennaro raises concerns about unintended consequences of the legislation
- Aggarwala admits the possibility of shifting activities but emphasizes the importance of thoughtful implementation
- The discussion highlights the complexity of regulating warehouse activities in an interconnected region
Jim Gennaro
1:45:50
What does DEP make of criticism that intro 11:30 would shift warehouse activity outside of New York City's jurisdiction, New Jersey, Yonkers, whatever, which could inadvertently increase distance traveled by trucks to delivery into the city?
Rohit Aggarwala
1:46:12
Look, I think whenever we take steps to impose regulation on fixed facilities, there is a a risk of that.
1:46:18
I think some of that really will whether that phenomenon happens will depend on how thoughtful we are about the point system that we impose.
Jim Gennaro
1:46:30
Thank you for that.