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NY A11325

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Ashby

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a maximum contaminant level of 0.35 parts per billion for 1,4-Dioxane in public potable water supplies, to be set by the Department of Health Commissioner.

  • Establishes a maximum contaminant level of 0.35 parts per billion for 1,4-Dioxane in groundwater and runoff water from wastewater treatment plants or water supply treatment plants, to be set by the Department of Environmental Conservation in consultation with the Department of Health.

  • Requires implementation of both standards in accordance with department regulations and state administrative procedure, to be completed as soon as practicable, with authority for emergency rule implementation if necessary to protect public health.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to 1,4-Dioxane levels; requires the department of health and department of environmental conservation to establish a maximum contaminant level of 0.35 parts per billion for the presence of 1,4-Dioxane in public supplies of potable water, ground water and runoff water from a wastewater treatment plant or water supply treatment plant.

Last Action

referred to health

9/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Health9/19/2018

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