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NY S08186
Bill
Status
9/2/2016
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Department of Health must conduct a review of the EPA's contaminant candidate list at least once every five years to determine whether to establish protective rules and regulations for public water supplies and sources within New York State.
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First review must be completed within one year of the act's effective date.
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Department must publish findings on its website and submit written reports to the governor, speaker of the assembly, and temporary president of the senate.
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Reports must identify specific measures taken to evaluate contaminants, assess available resources for implementing regulations, and recommend any needed legislation or actions.
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Act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires the department of health to periodically review the United States environmental protection agency's contaminant candidate list, and make a determination whether the department of health should establish rules and regulations for the protection from contamination by any or all of the contaminants on the contaminant candidate list.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
9/2/2016