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NY S09124

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Thomas O'Mara

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to conduct a study on the life cycle of battery use and disposal
  • Study scope includes environmentally sound recycling practices, existing programs, funding mechanisms (including producer responsibility), hazardous waste plans, collection methods, governance structures, transportation, implementation across varied population densities, and battery stewardship organizations
  • Requires the department to submit a report to the governor and legislature by January 1, 2020, including analysis of battery recycling collection program options with transparent reporting and performance goals, outreach and education program options, and recommendations for both programs
  • Act takes effect immediately and expires April 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Directs the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study on the life cycle of battery use and disposal; and directs such department to develop options and recommendations for a battery recycling collection program and a battery recycling outreach and education program.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

6/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/27/2018

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