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NY S05441
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Ashby
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to review regulations governing the permitting, siting, and expansion of landfills and transfer stations
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Review must ensure regulations incorporate the latest scientific information on facility impacts affecting vulnerable populations including children, seniors, and disadvantaged communities
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Review must also address impacts on water resources and the environment
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Department must publish a report with findings from the review on its website by March 31, 2027
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Directs the department of environmental conservation to undertake a review of the regulations governing the permitting of landfills and transfer stations to ensure that such regulations integrate the latest scientific information.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/7/2026