Source: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/s4389/amendment/a
Timestamp: 2019-07-16 21:04:30
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 35', '§ 71', '§ 71', '§ 37', '§ 4', '§ 4']

NY State Senate Bill S4389A
senate Bill S4389A
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Jun 14, 2019 print number 4389b
Jun 14, 2019 amend and recommit to environmental conservation
Jun 10, 2019 print number 4389a
Jun 10, 2019 amend (t) and recommit to environmental conservation
S4389 - Details
S4389 - Summary
S4389 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S4389
relation to prohibiting household cleansing products and personal
cosmetic products that contain 1,4-dioxane
To help prevent water contamination from 1,4 Dioxane.
SUMMARY: OF PROVISIONS:
This bill would amend § 35-0105 of the Environmental Conservation Law to
prohibit the sale of household cleansing products containing
1,4-dioxane, add a new . 37-0115 to the Environmental Conservation Law
prohibiting the sale of personal cosmetic products containing
1,4-Dixoane, and amend § 71-3703 of the Environmental Conservation Law
to authorize civil penalties for violations.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identifies 1,4-Dioxane as a
"likely carcinogen to humans." While health risks associated with
1,4-Dioxane are well documented, it is still found in many consumer
products where it is typically formed as a contaminant during the manu-
facturing process of cosmetics, detergents, deodorants, and shampoos.
Once used by consumers and washed down the drain, it enters local water
systems. Elevated levels of 1,4-Dioxane have been found in munici-
palities across the State, with EPA data showing that Long Island has
the highest levels detected in the entire country. On Long Island, 33 of
36 public water systems reported 1,4-Dioxane contamination, and one
source in Hicksville reported levels as high as 33 micrograms per liter.
Other state have already taken action on 1,4-Dioxane, with Oregon list-
ing 1,4-Dioxane as a high priority chemical of concern under its Toxic
Free Kids Act, which when fully implemented will require companies to
remove the chemical from products or seek a waiver.  California's Propo-
sition 65 list also includes 1,4-Dioxane, requiring clear and reasonable
warning if resulting exposure would exceed 30 micrograms per day.
This bill will reduce the amount of 1,4-Dioxane entering New York's
drinking water by prohibiting its presence, in other than trace amounts,
in cleansing and cosmetic products where it appears most often. Manufac-
turers of personal cosmetic products may apply to the Department for a
one-year waiver of the requirement upon proof that there are no avail-
able alternatives. To ensure compliance with these requirements, this
bill would also allow civil penalties of up to one thousand dollars for
each day of violation of section 37-01 15, up to two thousand five
hundred dollars each day for a second violation.
This act shall take effect December 31, 2021
S4389 - Bill Text download pdf
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S4389A - Details
S4389A - Summary
S4389A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S4389A
relation to prohibiting household cleansing products, cosmetic products
and personal care products that contain 1,4-dioxane
1,4-dioxane, add a new 37-0115 to the Environmental Conservation Law
limiting the sale of cosmetic products and personal care products with
certain levels of 1,4 Dioxane, and amend § 71-3703 of the Environmental
Conservation Law to authorize civil penalties for violations.
systems. Elevated levels of 1,4Dioxane have been found in municipalities
across the State, with EPA data showing that Long Island has the highest
levels detected in the entire country.  On Long Island, 33 of 36 public
water systems reported 1,4-Dioxane contamination, and one source in
Hicksville reported levels as high as 33 micrograms per liter.
This act shall take effect December 31, 2022
S4389A - Bill Text download pdf
Introduced   by   Sens.   KAMINSKY,  BOYLE,  BROOKS,  COMRIE,  GAUGHRAN,
GOUNARDES, HOYLMAN, KAPLAN, KRUEGER, LAVALLE, LIU,  SALAZAR,  SERRANO,
SKOUFIS,  STAVISKY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed
prohibiting   household  cleansing  products,  cosmetic  products  and
amended by adding three new subdivisions 4, 5 and 6 to read as follows:
5. A MANUFACTURER OF A HOUSEHOLD CLEANSING PRODUCT, OTHERWISE  SUBJECT
TO  THE  REQUIREMENTS  OF SUBDIVISION FOUR OF THIS SECTION, MAY APPLY TO
THE DEPARTMENT FOR A  ONE-YEAR  WAIVER  FROM  SUCH  REQUIREMENTS  FOR  A
SPECIFIC  HOUSEHOLD CLEANSING PRODUCT, UPON SUCH PROOF THAT THE MANUFAC-
TURER HAS TAKEN STEPS TO REDUCE THE  PRESENCE  OF  1,4-DIOXANE  IN  THAT
PRODUCT  AND  IS  UNABLE  TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBDIVISION
FOUR OF THIS SECTION.   THEREAFTER, A MANUFACTURER  MAY  APPLY  FOR  ONE
ADDITIONAL  ONE-YEAR WAIVER FOR SUCH PRODUCT, UPON SUCH THE SATISFACTION
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§ 37-0115. PROHIBITION OF COSMETIC PRODUCTS AND PERSONAL  CARE  PRODUCTS
1.  THE TERM "COSMETIC PRODUCT" SHALL MEAN ANY ARTICLE (A) INTENDED TO
BE RUBBED, SPRINKLED, OR  SPRAYED  ON,  INTRODUCED  INTO,  OR  OTHERWISE
ATTRACTIVENESS,  OR ALTERING THE APPEARANCE, AND (B) INTENDED FOR USE AS
A COMPONENT OF ANY SUCH ARTICLE. THE TERM "COSMETIC PRODUCT"  SHALL  NOT
SECTION  TWO  HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW OR SECTION SIX
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TEN OF THE EDUCATION LAW.
2. THE TERM "PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT" SHALL MEAN  ANY  PRODUCT  INTENDED
FOR  CLEANING  OR  CLEANSING  ANY PART OF THE BODY, SUCH AS THE SKIN AND
HAIR, AND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, HAIR SHAMPOO, HAIR  CONDITIONER,
SOAP,  BATH GELS AND OTHER BATH PRODUCTS.  THE TERM "PERSONAL CARE PROD-
UCT" SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY PRODUCT FOR WHICH A PRESCRIPTION IS  REQUIRED
FOR  DISTRIBUTION  OR  DISPENSATION  AS  PROVIDED IN SECTION TWO HUNDRED
EIGHTY-ONE OF THE PUBLIC  HEALTH  LAW  OR  SECTION  SIX  THOUSAND  EIGHT
HUNDRED TEN OF THE EDUCATION LAW.
3.  NO  PERSON  SHALL  SELL  OR  OFFER  FOR  SALE ANY COSMETIC PRODUCT
CONTAINING 1,4-DIOXANE, OTHER THAN SUCH  TRACE  CONCENTRATIONS,  NOT  TO
EXCEED TEN PARTS PER MILLION.
PRODUCTS  SHALL  NOT TO EXCEED TWO PARTS PER MILLION BY DECEMBER THIRTY-
5.  THE  DEPARTMENT  IS  AUTHORIZED TO PROMULGATE SUCH RULES AND REGU-
6. A MANUFACTURER OF A COSMETIC  PRODUCT  OR  PERSONAL  CARE  PRODUCT,
OTHERWISE  SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION, MAY APPLY TO THE
DEPARTMENT FOR A ONE-YEAR WAIVER FROM SUCH REQUIREMENTS FOR  A  SPECIFIC
COSMETIC  PRODUCT OR PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT, AND UPON SUCH PROOF THAT THE
MANUFACTURER HAS TAKEN STEPS TO REDUCE THE PRESENCE  OF  1,4-DIOXANE  IN
§ 4. This act shall take effect December 31, 2022.
S4389B (ACTIVE) - Details
S4389B (ACTIVE) - Summary
S4389B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S4389B              REVISED 06/16/19
"likely carcinogen to humans. "While health risks associated with
levels detected in the entire country. On Long Island, 33 of 36 public
warning if resulting exposure would exceed 30 micrograms per day. This
bill will reduce the amount of 1,4-Dioxane entering New York's drinking
water by prohibiting its presence, in other than trace amounts, in
cleansing and cosmetic products where it appears most often.
This proposal includes provisions to allow manufacturers time to develop
methods for removing 1,4 Dioxane from their products. It is imperative
that manufacturers have an appropriate amount of time to implement these
requirements. If a manufacturer is unable to meet the trace allowance
threshold, they may obtain a one-year waiver from such requirements, if
they can show they have implemented measures to reduce 1,4 Dioxane from
a product. Thereafter, manufacturers may obtain an additional one-year
waiver for the same product.
To ensure compliance with these requirements, this bill would also allow
civil penalties of up to one thousand dollars for each day of violation
of section 37-01 15, up to two thousand five hundred dollars each day
S4389B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
4389--B
Introduced by Sens. KAMINSKY, BOYLE, BROOKS, CARLUCCI, COMRIE, GAUGHRAN,
GOUNARDES,  HARCKHAM, HOYLMAN, KAPLAN, KRUEGER, LAVALLE, LIU, SALAZAR,
SERRANO, SKOUFIS, STAVISKY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
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7. THE DEPARTMENT IS AUTHORIZED TO PROMULGATE  SUCH  RULES  AND  REGU-
SECTION  TWO  HUNDRED  EIGHTY-ONE  OF  THE  PUBLIC HEALTH LAW OR SECTION
EIGHTY-ONE OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW OR SECTION SIXTY-EIGHT  HUNDRED  TEN
EXCEED  TEN  PARTS  PER  MILLION  BY DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST, TWO THOUSAND
4. NO PERSON SHALL SELL OR OFFER FOR SALE ANY  PERSONAL  CARE  PRODUCT
BY  REGULATION; AND FURTHER, SUCH TRACE CONCENTRATIONS FOR PERSONAL CARE
PRODUCTS SHALL NOT EXCEED TWO PARTS  PER  MILLION  BY  DECEMBER  THIRTY-
FIRST,  TWO  THOUSAND  TWENTY-TWO  AND  ONE PART PER MILLION BY DECEMBER
6.  THE  DEPARTMENT  IS  AUTHORIZED TO PROMULGATE SUCH RULES AND REGU-
7. A MANUFACTURER OF A COSMETIC  PRODUCT  OR  PERSONAL  CARE  PRODUCT,
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4. ANY PERSON WHO VIOLATES ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF, OR WHO  FAILS  TO
PERFORM  ANY  DUTY  IMPOSED BY SECTION 37-0115 OR ANY RULE OR REGULATION
§ 4. This act shall take effect January 1, 2022. Effective  immediate-