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BILL NUMBER:S1546
Title of bill
An act to amend the labor law, in relation to authorizing the commissioner of labor to implement rules and regulations concerning the removal of lead, asbestos and other hazardous wastes
Purpose
Authorizes the commissioner of labor to implement rules and regulations regarding the removal of lead, asbestos, and other hazardous waste.
Summary of provisions
Adds a new subdivision 6 to section 902 of the labor law. Licensing and Certification standards shall be established by the commissioner for the removal of lead, asbestos, and other hazardous materials. Any person possessing a valid license or certificate for the removal of lead, asbestos, or other hazardous material prior to January first, in the year preceding the effective date of this legislation, shall be grandfathered under the provisions pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subdivision.
Justification
Approximately, 1,300 asbestos workers will lose their employment based upon the standards set by the Department of Labor and the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Legislative history
2011-12: S.2413 - Referred to Labor 2009-10: S.1132 - Referred to Labor 2007-08: S.2921 - Referred to Labor 2005-06: S.1598 - Passed Assembly 1/24/06; Referred to Labor; Died in Senate 2004: S.7645 - Referred to Rules A.11558 (same as) - Passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
This bill would have an impact on the Department. Once rules and regulations regarding the licensing and certification of the removal of lead, asbestos or other hazardous material are promulgated the Department will have to process approximately 6,000 lead applications annually. The department of labor estimates it will be necessary to hire at least two Grade 9 Keyboard Specialists in order to handle the increased workload. The estimate cost of these positions is $125,000.
*provided by the New York State Department of Labor
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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