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NY S01493
Bill
Status
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Fahy
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to promulgate rules classifying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a high toxicity air contaminant within 90 days of the law taking effect
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Mandates assessment of existing process operations at facilities like incinerators, landfills, and manufacturing plants for PFAS emissions, with required installation of appropriate control technology if emissions are found
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Establishes a PFAS air emissions fence line monitoring program within 6 months, with "fence line" defined as the property boundary of emission sources
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Prioritizes monitoring at facilities located in disadvantaged communities and areas already impacted by PFAS contamination through water, soil, or other means
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Requires quarterly public reports summarizing monitoring measurements and a notification system for the public regarding PFAS air emissions
Legislative Description
Relates to regulation of PFAS as a toxic air pollutant; requires the department to ensure certain process operations use appropriate control technology for PFAS emissions; establishes a fence line monitoring program to monitor PFAS emissions in disadvantaged communities, to provide public reports, and related duties.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/7/2026