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NY S01691
Bill
Status
1/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "New York Photovoltaic Module Stewardship and Take-Back Program" requiring manufacturers to develop and implement stewardship plans for collection and recycling of photovoltaic modules sold in the state.
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Requires manufacturers to submit stewardship plans by January 1, 2026 or within 30 days of first sale, with plans addressing financing mechanisms, hazardous substance minimization, convenient take-back locations, and performance goals.
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Mandates manufacturers or designated stewardship organizations to file annual reports beginning December 1, 2027, documenting plan implementation, recommendations, and achievement of performance goals on publicly accessible websites.
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Authorizes the Department of Environmental Conservation to collect flat administrative fees from participating manufacturers to recover program costs, with fees deposited in a new photovoltaic module recycling account.
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Creates the photovoltaic module recycling account to fund federal grants and administrative fees for management and administration of the stewardship program.
Legislative Description
Relates to enacting the "New York photovoltaic module stewardship and take-back program act"; provides that the department of environmental conservation shall develop guidance for a photovoltaic module stewardship and take-back program to guide manufacturers in preparing and implementing a self-directed program to ensure the convenient, safe, and environmentally sound take-back and recycling of photovoltaic modules and their components and materials; establishes the photovoltaic module recycling account for the purpose of paying all costs of the department of environmental conservation for management and administration of the New York photovoltaic module stewardship and take-back program.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/3/2024