What's happening
This bill requires the health commissioner to review 1,4-Dioxane and set a safe drinking water standard for it.
Why it matters
Addresses a probable human carcinogen. 1,4-Dioxane is widely recognized as a likely carcinogen and is frequently found in drinking water sources; setting a state standard directly responds to both scientific concerns and public demand for safer water.
Mandates urgent action for public health. The bill requires a health review and allows for the rapid establishment of standards through emergency rules if needed, aiming to protect residents without unnecessary bureaucratic delays.
Fills a regulatory gap. There is currently no federal limit for 1,4-Dioxane in drinking water; this law empowers New York to set its own protective standard, potentially influencing national policy and industry practices.
Increases transparency and accountability. By legislating the commissioner’s responsibility and timeline, the measure ensures the state’s drinking water oversight is proactive, evidence-based, and responsive to emerging contamination threats.
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Set 1,4-Dioxane Water Limits
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- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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Limit 1,4-Dioxane in Water
In Senate Committee · Health · Sponsor Todd Kaminsky
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6799
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 17, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CURRAN -- read once and referred to the Committee on Health
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to 1,4-Dioxane
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The public health law is amended by adding a new section 1100-b to read as follows:
§ 1100-b. 1,4-Dioxane. 1. The commissioner shall conduct a comprehensive health review of the chemical 1,4-Dioxane and establish a maximum contaminant level for the presence of 1,4-Dioxane in public supplies of potable water that is protective of public health.
2. Such health review and drinking water standard for 1,4-Dioxane shall be implemented in accordance with department regulations and the state administrative procedure act and be completed as soon as practicable, including implementation by emergency rule if determined by the commissioner as necessary to protect public health.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD08078-01-7
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