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History
- Substituted by A8558
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.229
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to rules
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Creates an exemption from certain special assessments, fees and surcharges on hazardous waste generated by or at an elementary or secondary school
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Robert Sweeney
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Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to creating an exemption from certain special assessments, fees and surcharges on hazardous waste generated by or at an elementary or secondary school
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to exempt elementary and secondary schools from certain fees resulting from the cleanup of hazardous waste
Summary of provisions
This bill would create an exemption from certain special assessments, fees and surcharges on hazardous waste generated by or at an elementary or secondary school provided that the waste results from services that arc provided:
* under a contract with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the United State Environmental Protection Agency or a court, related to the cleanup or remediation of a hazardous materials or hazardous wastes spill, discharge, or surficial cleanup. * under a contract with the DEC for the cleanup and removal of a petroleum spill or discharge; *under the order of a court, DEC, the Department of Health, or the United States Environmental Protection Agency, related to an inactive hazardous waste disposal site; *voluntarily and free of charge; and, *under a permit or order requiring corrective action
Justification
As more becomes known about the dangers of exposure to environmental hazardous like lead and mercury, more and more schools are undertaking remediation activities. Hazardous waste cleanup activities at schools serve to benefit the safety and health of students. faculty and the entire community. This legislation is intended to encourage schools to conduct remediation efforts in consultation with the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Department of Health, or the Untied States Environmental Protection Agency, by providing an exemption from hazardous waste special assessments.
Legislative history
A 11704 of 2008: Passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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