Phasing out the use of fuel oil grade no. 4.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to phasing out the use of fuel oil grade no. 4

This bill would establish new deadlines for the phase out of fuel oil grade no. 4, prohibiting its use after July 1, 2025 for boilers located in city owned buildings, and prohibiting its use after July 1, 2027 for all other boilers. This bill would also raise the minimum and maximum penalties for burning a prohibited fuel oil after the phase out dates and prohibit the issuance or renewal of any boiler permit, for a boiler using fuel oil grade no. 4, after June 30, 2024. This local law would take effect immediately.