What's happening
This bill prohibits the use of Methoprene pesticide in water bodies near Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, except during public health emergencies.
Why it matters
Protects sensitive coastal ecosystems. by restricting Methoprene use in areas directly connected to the Long Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean, potentially benefiting aquatic life and habitats that are vulnerable to pesticide contamination.
Addresses concerns over non-target species. , as Methoprene, while used for mosquito control, has been linked to adverse effects on lobster populations and other marine organisms, so the bill aims to reduce unintended ecological harm.
Maintains public health protections. by allowing exceptions in cases of significant threats, ensuring that mosquito-borne disease control can still occur if deemed necessary by local health authorities.
Signals increased regulatory attention. to chemical use near coastlines, which could influence future policies on pesticide management and environmental health in other regions.
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Ban Methoprene in Waterways
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9 Co-sponsors
1 Multi-sponsor
History
- Referred to codes
- Reported referred to rules
- Reported referred to codes
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Ban Methoprene in Waterways
In Senate Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValle
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STATE OF NEW YORK
S. 4314 A. 6366
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
SENATE - ASSEMBLY
March 7, 2019
IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. LAVALLE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. THIELE, L. ROSENTHAL, COLTON, OTIS, ABINANTI, MOSLEY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the use of Methoprene
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 33-1301 of the environmental conservation law is amended by adding a new subdivision 12 to read as follows:
12. For any person to use any pesticide containing the active ingredient isopropyl(2E, 4E)-11 Methoxy-3, 7, 11 Trimethyl-2, 4 Dodecadienoate (Methoprene) in any storm drain, conveyance for water or fish habitat in any municipality adjoining the Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, and their connecting water bodies, bays, harbors, shallows and marshes provided, however, an emergency application of such pesticide may be made as determined by the county health department in cases where there is a significant threat to public health.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on January 1, 2020.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD03219-01-9
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