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- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Provides for the establishment of a small business and household pollution prevention program, including collection events and grants therefor
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Brian Kavanagh
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BILL NUMBER:S2018
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to creating a small business and household pollution prevention program
Purpose
Provides for the establishment of a small business and household pollution prevention program, including collection events and grants.
Summary of provisions
The bill amends Article 27 of the Environmental Conservation Law by adding a new Title 29 establishing the Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Program, the Small Business Hazardous Substance Collection Program, and the Household Hazardous Substance Collection Program.
Existing law
Although there are major sources of state financial support for recycling programs, there are currently no hazardous pollution prevention programs established in New York State law. Expenditures for the municipal household hazardous waste programs, recycling education programs and infrastructure improvements for recycling are not being reimbursed by the state because of budget constraints, and in some cases these programs are threatened with ending. By establishing the Small Business & Household Pollution Prevention Program, these programs will be insured of continuance through the law.
Justification
Modeled after a highly successful program in Pennsylvania, this legislation seeks to create a viable disposal alternative to landfills and incineration and promote good environmental and pesticide stewardship.
Each year, many pesticide products are phased out of operations, leaving growers and applicators with quantities of dangerous and toxic materials. In addition to these unregistered products, many commercial establishments, farmers and homeowners have unwanted and/or unusable pesticides. Due to the nature of these hazardous materials, limited options are available for responsible management. Due to the high cost of disposal, many users cannot afford to hire professionals to handle these materials, often postponing such disposal decisions until a more cost-effective means becomes available. The waste pesticides may then become a safety hazard and environmental liability through long-term storage. In addition, the liability may also manifest itself as a high hidden cost during the clean-up and removal of these pesticides during the transfer or sale of the property. By participating in this program, a user can legally dispose of waste pesticides.
Legislative history
2010: S.2256/A.348 (Schneiderman/Kavanaugh) 2008: S.1926/A.8421 (Schniederman/Kavanaugh) Referred to Environmental Conservation
2007: S.1926/A.8421 (Schneiderman/Kavanaugh) Referred to Environmental Conservation
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law; provided that the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation is authorized to promulgate any and all rules and regulations and take any other measures necessary to implement this act on its effective date on or before such date.
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