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- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Provides for an environmental and public health study by the department of environmental conservation on the use of synthetic turf
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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BILL NUMBER:S4086
Title of bill
An act to establish a moratorium on the installation of synthetic turf pending a comprehensive environmental and public health study; to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to environmental impact assessments of the use of synthetic turf; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose of the bill
The purpose of the bill is to require an assessment of the public health and environmental impacts of the use of synthetic turf in indoor and outdoor settings.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill is a statement of legislative findings.
Section 2 of the bill establishes a 6-month moratorium on the installation of synthetic turf.
Section 3 requires the department of environmental conservation to conduct a review relating to the potential environmental and health impacts of synthetic turf.
Section 4 of the bill amends the environmental conservation law relating to synthetic turf.
Section 5 of the bill amends the environmental conservation law with respect to crumb rubber.
Section 6 is the effective date.
Justification
Increasingly, synthetic turf is being installed in many locations in New York State, including parks, athletic fields, indoor facilities and other settings where natural grass was previously grown. In recent years, crumb rubber fill is being used as a component of synthetic turf and mulch. The crumb rubber is a result of processing waste tires, which contain numerous components, some of which may be hazardous and contribute to adverse health effects.
In 2004, the Legislature passed the historic Waste Tire Management Act, which provided for the collection and recycling/reuse of millions of waste tires stockpiled in New York State. While various options for waste tire use are essential to reduce the significant stockpiles of waste tires, these uses should not threaten or compromise public health or the environment.
Limited testing of synthetic turf has occurred, but more information is necessary to make informed decisions on the appropriate uses of this material. Consequently, a comprehensive investigation on the potential effects of synthetic turf is warranted.
Prior legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act would take effect immediately.
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