What's happening
This bill directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to study battery recycling and propose statewide collection and education program options.
Why it matters
Addresses environmental and public health concerns. by evaluating current battery disposal practices, which can reduce pollution from hazardous battery waste and limit risks to communities.
Considers making battery producers financially responsible. for recycling, potentially shifting costs from taxpayers to manufacturers and incentivizing eco-friendlier product design.
Emphasizes convenience and statewide access. in proposed collection methods, aiming to increase participation and effectiveness, especially in both urban and rural areas.
Introduces transparency and performance tracking requirements. , which could set higher standards for accountability and measurable progress in battery recycling and public education efforts.
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Study Battery Recycling Options
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- Referred to environmental conservation
- Held for consideration in environmental conservation
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6817
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 20, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. STEC -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT directing the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study on the life cycle of battery use and disposal; directing such department to develop options and recommendations for a battery recycling collection program and a battery recycling outreach and education program; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The department of environmental conservation is authorized and directed to conduct a study on the life cycle of battery use and disposal.
§ 2. The scope of the study shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) environmentally sound battery recycling practices;
(b) existing battery recycling programs;
(c) funding of a battery recycling program, with consideration for battery producers funding the program;
(d) current hazardous waste plans;
(e) methods of battery collection which includes an emphasis on convenience for customers;
(f) analysis of statewide, local, or joint governance over a battery recycling collection program;
(g) transportation of batteries recycled through a battery recycling collection program;
(h) how to implement a battery recycling collection program throughout the state given its varied population densities; and
(i) the use of battery stewardship organizations in a battery recycling collection program.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06708-01-9
A. 6817 2
§ 3. The department of environmental conservation shall provide a report to the governor and the legislature on or before January 1, 2021. Such report shall include:
(a) an analysis of options for a battery recycling collection program which include transparent reporting and performance goals for responsible parties;
(b) an analysis of options for a battery recycling outreach and education program; and
(c) recommendations on both battery recycling collection programs and battery recycling outreach and education programs.
§ 4. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed April 1, 2021.
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