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Save the Hudson Bill passes state Assembly, awaits governor's signature

It will put a stop to Holtec International’s plans to dump more than 1 million gallons of radioactive wastewater in the Hudson River this summer.

News 12 Staff

Jun 20, 2023, 10:18 PM

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A bill to block nuclear waste dumping in the Hudson River is headed to Gov. Kathy Hochul after the New York State Assembly passed it Tuesday.

It will put a stop to Holtec International’s plans to dump more than 1 million gallons of radioactive wastewater in the Hudson River this summer. 

Holtec International released a statement in response that said it is “disappointed” and that discharge into the River is the safest option. 

The statement also calls for Gov. Hochul to review and veto the legislation. 

Bill sponsor state Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg also released a statement that said, “Our constituents want the state to have more say over what can and cannot go into our rivers, and when."

She thanked her colleagues for protecting the local business economy and environment.

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