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NY A06416

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Amanda Septimo

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to establish ambient air quality standards for benzene, formaldehyde, vinyl chloride, polychlorinated dibenzodioxins, polychlorinated dibenzofurans, trichloroethylene, and mercury by December 31, 2027

  • Defines "major source" as facilities emitting 10+ tons per year of a single toxic air contaminant or 25+ tons per year of combined toxic contaminants

  • Mandates incorporation of toxic air contaminant requirements into all major source permits beginning January 1, 2028

  • Requires regulations for fenceline monitoring by major sources, with special consideration for facilities located within or adjacent to (within one mile of) disadvantaged communities

  • Standards must be based on best available scientific data regarding adverse human health effects, developed in consultation with the Department of Health

Legislative Description

Directs the department of environmental conservation to promulgate air quality standards for emissions of certain toxic air contaminants.

Last Action

print number 6416a

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/7/2026
Rules5/27/2025
Ways and Means4/30/2025
Environmental Conservation3/4/2025

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