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New York House OKs Environmental Right to Know Act

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· Story link An Environmental Community Right to Know Act has cleared the New York Assembly. It would require the…

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An Environmental Community Right to Know Act has cleared the New York Assembly. It would require the state to provide free Internet access to information on hazardous substances released into the environment. The data would be searchable by zip code. A companion bill has been introduced in the Senate. (6/13/05)

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