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NY A02655
Bill
Status
8/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Steven Englebright
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AI Summary
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Classifies all waste from oil and natural gas exploration, development, extraction, and production as hazardous waste if it meets the definition of hazardous waste under New York State law.
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Applies hazardous waste regulations to drilling fluids, produced waters, and other oil and gas waste, including requirements for generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal.
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Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to update all regulations within six months to comply with the new classification.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to the uniform treatment of waste from the exploration, development, extraction, or production of crude oil or natural gas.
Last Action
approval memo.3
8/3/2020