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NY S01346
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to develop guidance by December 31, 2026 for a photovoltaic module (solar panel) stewardship and take-back program ensuring convenient, safe, and environmentally sound recycling
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Mandates manufacturers submit stewardship plans by January 1, 2028 (or within 30 days of first sale in New York) describing how they will finance take-back systems at no cost to the last owner or holder
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Stewardship plans must minimize hazardous substance releases, maximize recovery of rare earth elements and commercially valuable materials, and provide take-back locations within the region where modules were used
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Requires manufacturers to submit annual reports to DEC beginning December 1, 2029 documenting plan implementation and achievement of performance goals, with reports posted on publicly accessible websites
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Creates a photovoltaic module recycling account funded by manufacturer fees and federal infrastructure funds to cover DEC's program administration costs
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
1/7/2026