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NY Env Conserv L § 27-3003 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 27 - Collection, Treatment and Disposal of Refuse and Other Solid Waste Title 30 - Expanded Polystyrene Foam Container and Polystyrene Loose Fill Packaging Ban 27-3003 - Expanded Polystyrene Foam Container and Polystyrene Loose Fill Packaging Ban.

§ 27-3003. Expanded  polystyrene  foam  container  and polystyrene loose                fill packaging ban.   1. (a) Beginning January first, two thousand  twenty-two,  no  covered food service provider or store shall sell, offer for sale, or distribute disposable  food  service  containers  that contain expanded polystyrene foam in the state.  (b) Beginning January first, two thousand twenty-two, no  manufacturer or  store  shall  sell,  offer for sale, or distribute polystyrene loose fill packaging in the state.   2. The department is authorized to promulgate any other such rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary to implement  the  provisions  of this  title  including  criteria  related to what constitutes comparable costs pursuant to subdivision two of section 27-3005 of this title.
NY Env Conserv L § 27-3005 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 27 - Collection, Treatment and Disposal of Refuse and Other Solid Waste Title 30 - Expanded Polystyrene Foam Container and Polystyrene Loose Fill Packaging Ban 27-3005 - Exemptions and Waivers.

§ 27-3005. Exemptions and waivers.   1. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, this title shall not apply to:  (a)  Prepackaged  food  filled or sealed prior to receipt at a covered food service provider; or  (b) Raw meat, pork, seafood, poultry or fish sold for the  purpose  of cooking or preparing off-premises by the customer.   2.  Any  facility,  regardless of its income, including soup kitchens, food pantries and  places  of  worship,  operated  by  a  not-for-profit corporation  or  by  a  federal,  state, or local government agency that provides food to needy individuals at no  or  nominal  charge,  and  any covered  food  service provider having an annual gross income under five hundred thousand dollars per location as stated on the income tax filing for the most recent tax year and that: (a) does not operate ten or  more locations  within  the  state;  and  (b)  is  not operated pursuant to a franchise agreement may request from the department,  in  a  manner  and form  established  by the department, a financial hardship waiver of the requirements of section 27-3003 of this title. Such waiver  request  may apply  to  one  or more disposable food service containers sold, offered for sale, or distributed by any such covered food service provider.  The department  shall  grant  a waiver if such covered food service provider demonstrates that there is no alternative  product  of  comparable  cost that  is not composed of expanded polystyrene foam and that the purchase or use of an alternative  product  that  is  not  composed  of  expanded polystyrene   foam  would  create  an  undue  financial  hardship.  Such financial hardship waiver shall be valid for twelve months and shall  be renewable upon application to the department.
NY Env Conserv L § 27-3007 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 27 - Collection, Treatment and Disposal of Refuse and Other Solid Waste Title 30 - Expanded Polystyrene Foam Container and Polystyrene Loose Fill Packaging Ban 27-3007 - Preemption.

§ 27-3007. Preemption.1.  Except  as provided in subdivisions two and three of this section,   this title shall supersede and preempt all  local  laws,  ordinances  or   regulations  governing  the  sale,  offer  for  sale, or distribution of   disposable food service containers containing expanded polystyrene  foam   and polystyrene loose fill packaging.2.  Any  local law, ordinance or regulation of any county shall not be   preempted  if  such  local  law,  ordinance   or   regulation   provides   environmental protection equal to or greater than the provisions of this   title or any rules or regulations promulgated hereunder, and such county   files  with  the  department  a  written  declaration  of  its intent to   administer and enforce such local law, ordinance or regulation.3. This title shall not apply in a  city  with  a  population  of  one   million  or more which has a local law, ordinance or regulation in place   which restricts the sale, offer for sale, or  distribution  of  expanded   polystyrene containers and polystyrene loose fill packaging.
NY Env Conserv L § 27-3009 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 27 - Collection, Treatment and Disposal of Refuse and Other Solid Waste Title 30 - Expanded Polystyrene Foam Container and Polystyrene Loose Fill Packaging Ban 27-3009 - Severability.

§ 27-3009. Severability.If  any  clause,  sentence,  paragraph,  section or part of this title   shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be  invalid,   such  judgment  shall  not  affect,  impair  or invalidate the remainder   thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence,   paragraph, section or part thereof directly involved in the  controversy   in which such judgment shall have been rendered.
NY Env Conserv L § 27-3101 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 27 - Collection, Treatment and Disposal of Refuse and Other Solid Waste Title 31 - Construction and Demolition Debris 27-3101 - Waste Tracking Documents.

§ 27-3101. Waste tracking documents.   1.  All  generators in a city with a population of one million or more that generate construction and demolition debris, as defined in  section 71-2702  of  this chapter, shall provide waste transporters with a waste tracking document for each construction and demolition debris  shipment, in  a  form  prescribed  or  approved  by the department, specifying the quantity and type of construction and demolition debris, and signed  and dated  by  an  authorized  representative  of  the  generator and with a certification in a  form  prescribed  by  the  department,  which  shall contain a certification by the generator that the information therein is true, accurate and complete.   2. All transporters of construction and demolition debris generated in a city with a population of one million or more shall:  (a)  not  accept a shipment of debris that does not match the quantity or type listed on the debris tracking document;  (b) have the debris tracking document signed by the receiving location or facility upon delivery of the solid debris and provide a copy of  the tracking document to the receiving location or facility.   3.   Failure  to  maintain  such  tracking  documents  is  a  class  A misdemeanor.
NY Env Conserv L § 29-0101 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 29 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Facilities Title 1 - Siting 29-0101 - Definitions.

§ 29-0101. Definitions.For the purposes of this article:1. "Low-level radioactive waste" means radioactive material that:a.  is  not  high-level  radioactive  waste,  transuranic waste, spent   nuclear fuel, or the tailings or wastes produced by  the  extraction  or   concentration of uranium or thorium from any ore processed primarily for   its source material content; andb.  the  United  States nuclear regulatory commission, consistent with   federal law and in accordance with  paragraph  a  of  this  subdivision,   classifies as low-level radioactive waste.2.   "Low-level   radioactive   waste   management  facilities"  means   facilities authorized pursuant to section eighteen hundred  fifty-four-c   of  the  public  authorities  law  for  permanent  disposal of low-level   radioactive waste  and  any  associated  facilities  for  treatment  and   handling  of  such  waste, including, but not limited, to facilities for   purposes of stabilization, volume reduction, or protection of health and   safety of workers or members of the public from  potential  exposure  to   hazards.3.  "Permanent  disposal facilities" means low-level radioactive waste   management facilities for permanent disposal  of  low-level  radioactive   waste  generated  within  the  state  of New York, other than such waste   which is a federal responsibility pursuant to the provisions of  federal   law  pertaining  to  state  and federal responsibilities for disposal of   low-level radioactive waste.4. "Shallow land burial" means emplacement  of  low-level  radioactive   waste  in  or within the upper thirty meters of the surface of the earth   in trenches, holes, or other excavations in  which  only  soil  provides   structural  integrity,  a  barrier to migration of low-level radioactive   waste from or subsurface water into such excavation,  or  a  barrier  to   entry  of  surface water to such excavation or in a manner that fails to   allow during the institutional control period for monitoring and control   of releases of radioactivity.5. "State agency" means any  office,  department,  board,  commission,   bureau,   division,   council,   authority,   corporation,   agency,  or   instrumentality of the state.6. "Commission" means the commission for siting low-level  radioactive   waste  disposal  facilities  created pursuant to section 29-0301 of this   article.
NY Env Conserv L § 29-0103 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 29 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Facilities Title 1 - Siting 29-0103 - Siting Criteria for Permanent Disposal Facilities.

§ 29-0103. Siting criteria for permanent disposal facilities.1. No later than July thirty-first, nineteen hundred eighty-seven, the   department  shall  publish  draft regulations which specify the criteria   for siting permanent disposal  facilities  and  shall  promulgate  final   regulations  no  later  than  December  thirty-first,  nineteen  hundred   eighty-seven. Such  regulations  shall  be  specific  to  the  types  of   disposal  methods which may be employed at a permanent disposal site and   shall include criteria for:a. above ground, engineered, monitored disposal;b. underground mined repository disposal; andc. where practicable, other  disposal  methods  for  which  there  are   applicable regulations but in no event including shallow land burial.Such  regulations shall specify the minimum characteristics a disposal   site and a disposal method must have under existing  federal  and  state   law to be acceptable for use for permanent disposal facilities.2.  The department shall hold hearings on the proposed siting criteria   regulations.3. In adopting the siting criteria regulations  the  department  shall   not  be  subject  to the requirements of sections two hundred two-a, two   hundred  two-b  and  two  hundred  two-c  of  the  state  administrative   procedure act.
NY Env Conserv L § 29-0105 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 29 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Facilities Title 1 - Siting 29-0105 - Certification of Site and Disposal Method Selection.

§ 29-0105. Certification of site and disposal method selection.1.  Upon  application  by the commission, the department shall certify   that the commission's selection of the site or sites and disposal method   or methods pursuant to section 29-0305 of this article is in conformance   with the applicable siting  criteria  promulgated  pursuant  to  section   29-0103  of  this title; shall certify that, with modifications proposed   by the department, the  selection  would  be  in  conformance  with  the   applicable  siting  criteria;  or shall refuse to certify such selection   and shall specify the manner in which such selection fails to  meet  the   applicable  siting  criteria.  Such  certification or refusal to certify   shall be based  upon  the  record.  The  department  shall  hold  public   hearings  with  respect  to the draft environmental impact statement and   with respect to the application for  certification.  Such  hearings  and   such  certification  or refusal to certify shall be completed within one   hundred eighty  days  of  the  commission's  submission  of  a  complete   application for certification.2.  The  department  shall publish in the state register notice of its   decision on the application for certification of the site  and  disposal   method selection.3.  The  department's decision on the application for certification of   the site and  disposal  method  selection  and  the  accompanying  final   environmental  impact  statement shall be submitted by the department to   the governor, the legislature, and the chairman of the  New  York  state   energy  research  and  development  authority.  In addition to any other   information  otherwise  required  for  a  final   environmental   impact   statement, such statement shall include:a.  copies  of  the  minutes  of  the public hearing held on the draft   environmental impact statement on siting and disposal  method  selection   and  of recommendations from the advisory committee established pursuant   to section 29-0501 of this article, and the  department's  responses  to   the views, comments, information, and recommendations therein; andb.  a  listing  providing  a  brief  description,  identification,  or   reference for each report, study, or other document relied upon  by  the   department for information supporting its analyses or conclusions.
NY Env Conserv L § 29-0301 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 29 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Facilities Title 3 - Commission for Siting Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facilities 29-0301 - Appointment of the Commission.

* § 29-0301. Appointment of the commission.1.   There  is  hereby  created  a  commission  for  siting  low-level   radioactive waste disposal facilities. The commission shall  consist  of   seven  members  appointed  by  the  governor  whose appointment shall be   effective when issued. The members of  the  commission,  to  the  extent   practicable,  shall  be competent and knowledgeable concerning low-level   radioactive waste and shall be qualified as follows:a. a geologist;b. a medical doctor;c. a health physicist;d. a professional engineer;e. a social scientist;f. an  environmentalist  who  represents  a  non-profit  environmental   organization;g. a private citizen who shall be designated to act as chairperson.2.  The  chairperson  shall  appoint  an  executive  director  to  the   commission.3. In the event of resignation of one of the commission  members,  the   governor  shall appoint a replacement. Each member shall receive the sum   of two hundred dollars for each day in which the member is actually  and   primarily engaged in the performance of the duties specified herein plus   actual and necessary expenses incurred by such member in the performance   of such duties.4.  The  members  of  the  commission,  the executive director and any   employees of the commission shall  be  considered  public  officers  for   purposes of the public officers law.5.  Four  of  the  seven  members of the commission shall constitute a   quorum for the  transaction  of  business  of  the  commission  and  the   decision  of  four  members of the commission shall constitute action of   the commission; provided, however, that no application for certification   pursuant to section 29-0105 of this article shall be  made  except  upon   the affirmative vote of four or more members of the commission.* NB Commission existence pursuant to § 29-0309
NY Env Conserv L § 29-0305 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 29 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Facilities Title 3 - Commission for Siting Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facilities 29-0305 - Operation of the Commission.

* § 29-0305. Operation of the commission.1.  The  commission may hire or contract with such persons as it deems   necessary, convenient, or desirable to carry out its duties pursuant  to   this title.2.  Officers  and  employees  of  the commission shall be appointed in   accordance with civil service rules; provided,  however,  that  officers   and  employees  of  state departments and agencies may be transferred to   the commission without examination and without loss of any civil service   status or rights. Each employee who  is  transferred  pursuant  to  this   subdivision  is  deemed to be on leave of absence from his or her former   position during the tenure of the  commission.  No  such  transfer  may,   however,  be  made  except  with  the  approval of the head of the state   department or agency involved,  the  director  of  the  budget  and  the   chairman  of  the  commission,  and  in  compliance  with  the rules and   regulations of the civil service commission of the state.3. After the department has approved, pursuant  to  subdivision  2  of   section  29-0303  of  this  title,  a  preferred  disposal  method,  the   commission, its employees,  agents,  consultants,  or  contractors  may,   after  proper notification and identification, enter at reasonable times   upon such lands, waters or premises as in the judgment of the commission   may be necessary, convenient, or desirable for  the  purpose  of  making   surveys, soundings, borings, and examinations to accomplish any purposes   authorized  by this title, the commission being liable for actual damage   done. Each such entry shall be commenced and completed  with  reasonable   promptness.  If the officer or employee obtains any samples prior to his   leaving the premises, he shall give to the owner, operator, or agent  in   charge  a  receipt  describing  the sample obtained and, if requested, a   portion of each such sample equal in volume or  weight  to  the  portion   retained. If any analysis is made of such samples, a copy of the results   of  such analysis shall be furnished promptly to the owner, operator, or   agent in charge.4. The commission shall require all computerized data generated by its   staff and contractors, when obtainable by the public pursuant to article   six of the public officers law, to be made available in a format that is   accessible for general use.* NB Commission existence pursuant to § 29-0309
NY Env Conserv L § 29-0307 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 29 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Facilities Title 3 - Commission for Siting Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facilities 29-0307 - Cooperation With Other Agencies.

* § 29-0307. Cooperation with other agencies.1.  All  agencies  and  authorities  of the state, municipalities, and   political subdivisions of the state are  hereby  directed  to  cooperate   with   the   commission   in   order  to  facilitate  and  expedite  the   responsibilities and duties of the commission. To the extent practicable   and not otherwise inconsistent with law and  upon  the  request  of  the   commission, any agency or authority of the state shall provide copies of   existing  studies,  surveys,  plans,  data,  and  other materials in its   possession to the commission.2. The commission shall assure that the advisory  committee  appointed   pursuant  to section 29-0501 of this article has a timely opportunity to   provide information and recommendations to the commission on all aspects   of its activities pursuant to section 29-0303 of this title.3.  In  consultation  and  cooperation  with  the  advisory  committee   established  pursuant to section 29-0501 of this article, the commission   shall keep the public informed of its activities in developing the draft   environmental impact statement required by section 29-0303 of this title   and encourage the public to participate by  providing  views,  comments,   information,   and   analysis  concerning  siting  and  disposal  method   selection for permanent disposal facilities.4. The department of audit and control and the department of  law  are   hereby  directed  to expedite the processing of all contracts associated   with carrying out the provisions of this section.* NB Commission existence pursuant to § 29-0309
NY Env Conserv L § 29-0309 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 29 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Facilities Title 3 - Commission for Siting Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facilities 29-0309 - Tenure of the Commission.

* § 29-0309. Tenure of the commission.The  commission  shall continue in existence only until final judicial   review of the department's certification of the  commission's  selection   pursuant to section 29-0105 of this article.* NB Commission existence pursuant to this section.
NY Env Conserv L § 29-0507 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 29 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Facilities Title 5 - Advisory Committee on Permanent Disposal Facilities Siting and Disposal Method Selection 29-0507 - State Licenses, Permits, and Other Approvals Exclusive.

§ 29-0507. State licenses, permits, and other approvals exclusive.Notwithstanding  any other provision of law, no county, city, village,   town, or special district, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, may   prohibit, or require any license, permit, other approval,  or  condition   related to, the construction or operation of low-level radioactive waste   management  facilities  for  which  required state licenses, permits, or   other approvals have been issued. Nothing in this section shall preclude   any county, city, village, town, or special district, or any  agency  or   instrumentality  thereof,  from  requesting,  proposing,  or  advocating   imposition of reasonable conditions on the construction or operation  of   low-level radioactive waste management facilities in any proceeding upon   an  application  for a required state license, permit, or other approval   for such facilities.
NY Env Conserv L § 29-0509 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 29 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste Facilities Title 5 - Advisory Committee on Permanent Disposal Facilities Siting and Disposal Method Selection 29-0509 - Aid to Local Governments.

§ 29-0509. Aid to local governments.No  later  than the first day of April, nineteen hundred eighty-seven,   the department shall submit to the legislature and the governor a report   recommending appropriate forms of state aid to local governmental  units   within   the   boundaries  of  which  any  low-level  radioactive  waste   management facilities may be located. Such report shall be developed  by   the department and shall:1. describe the nature of the probable impacts upon local governmental   units,  including  both  impacts  normally  expected  from the presence,   construction, operation, maintenance, closure, and post-closure care  of   such low-level radioactive waste management facilities and impacts which   might  result  from  an  emergency  or  other  abnormal or unusual event   associated with the operation,  maintenance,  closure,  or  post-closure   care of such low-level radioactive waste facilities;2.  describe  the  possible  forms or kinds of aid or assistance which   might be appropriate to mitigate or provide  off-setting  benefits  with   respect  to  each of the kinds of probable impacts on local governmental   units identified pursuant to this section; and3.  set  forth  the  department's  specific  recommendations  to   the   legislature  and the governor for the forms or kinds of state assistance   to local governmental units to mitigate or provide off-setting  benefits   with  respect  to  such  impacts,  together  with  the  reasons  for the   department's specific recommendations.