A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to renewable natural gas

This local law amends the administrative code of the City of New York to include "biomethane or renewable natural gas" within the definition of "alternative fuel." This change is intended to allow the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to purchase vehicles that run on renewable natural gas to meet the city's fuel economy requirements for its light-duty and medium-duty vehicle fleet. The law also provides a definition for "biomethane or renewable natural gas" and reorganizes the definitional section for clarity. It takes effect immediately.

This legislation may lead to the city fleet using cleaner fuel sources like renewable natural gas, potentially contributing to improved air quality and reduced greenhouse gas emissions in the long term.

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