Provides that the department of environmental conservation place a community air monitoring system and similar systems as deemed necessary by the department within a one-mile radius of New York city airports; provides for publication of air quality data.
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.
Extends the effectiveness of the New York black car operators' injury compensation fund, inc., for an additional three years.
Requires a municipality to notify the department of environmental conservation about certain sites containing illegal or hazardous substances; requires the department of environmental conservation to notify the United States environmental protection agency and create a remediation plan for the affected site.
Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets, acting by and through the department of economic development, in cooperation with the department of environmental conservation, to establish a New York native plants designation, and offer seals or logos identifying native plants as grown in New York state and certified for their quality, for product labeling, advertising, and displays.
Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets, acting by and through the department of economic development, in cooperation with the department of environmental conservation, to establish a New York native plants designation, and offer seals or logos identifying native plants as grown in New York state and certified for their quality, for product labeling, advertising, and displays.
Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to independently add to the lists of prohibited and regulated invasive species on an emergency basis pending review by the department of agriculture and markets in consultation with the New York invasive species council.
Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide additional services to local governments and the department of environmental conservation.
Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide additional services to local governments and the department of environmental conservation.
Requires any waste hauler providing waste removal services to provide to customers certain estimated costs and invoices; includes penalties for initial and subsequent violations; requires moneys collected from penalties and fines to be deposited into the environmental protection fund.