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- Referred to environmental conservation
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to environmental conservation
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BILL NUMBER:S5485
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law and the state finance law, in relation to notification of emergency response organizations
Purpose
To improve safety and health in local communities by requiring notices relating to use and storage of pesticides, and to provide a mechanism by which emergency response organizations can obtain reimbursement for cleanup of spills
Summary of provisions
Sections 1 and 2 of the bill amend the environmental conservation law with respect to required notices relating to use and storage of pesticides, and establishes a mechanism by which emergency response organizations can obtain reimbursement for clean-up of spills
Section 3 of the bill amends the state finance law to create a special fund relating to reimbursement for clean-up costs.
Section 4 of the bill is the effective date.
Justification
In order to provide the highest levels of service in times of distress, emergency response organizations must have accurate, and up-to-date information on the storage and use of hazardous materials within their jurisdiction. This information is important since it allows for the greatest level of preparation in the event that there is a spill or other incident. This helps ensure proper action, response, and evacuation if necessary to protect the health of our residents. Further, various emergency response organizations may incur significant costs in responding to hazardous material spills. By establishing a mechanism to allow for the reimbursement of costs incurred, this legislation will hold spillers responsible for their actions and will better protect our responders and residents. This is especially important since recent study indicates that pesticides are one of the types of chemicals that are most frequently associated with responder injuries.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
90th day after bill becomes a law.
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