New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 4 - Executive Orders (Mario M. Cuomo) › Section 4.25 - Executive order no. 25: establishing the new york state hazardous waste treatment facilities task force

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
WHEREAS, the proper management of hazardous waste has long
					 been of serious concern to the people and government of New York State;
					 and
WHEREAS, central to his concern is the provision, where
					 necessary, of adequate, technologically advanced, treatment facilities to
					 manage the hazardous waste generated within the State; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to bring together the concerns of
					 government, industry and the citizens of New York regarding hazardous waste
					 treatment and disposal needs so that a rational and viable State policy and
					 process for hazardous waste management facility siting can be
					 established.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mario M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
					 New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Laws
					 of the State of New York, do hereby establish the New York State Hazardous
					 Waste Treatment Facilities Task Force.
I. Membership
The task force shall consist of the Commissioner of
					 Environmental Conservation; the Commissioner of Health; the Commissioner of
					 Transportation; the Commissioner of Commerce; and eight persons to represent
					 independent environmental groups, the affected industries and other interested
					 parties and to be appointed by the Governor. In addition, the President pro tem
					 of the Senate, the Speaker of the Assembly, the Minority Leader of the Senate
					 and the Minority Leader of the Assembly may each appoint one person to the task
					 force. The Commissioner of Environmental Conservation shall serve as the
					 chairman. The members of the task force shall receive no compensation, but
					 shall be entitled to reimbursement for any necessary expenses incurred in
					 connection with the performance of their duties.
II. Powers and Responsibilities of Task Force
The task force shall examine information regarding
					 hazardous waste treatment facilities in the State and shall recommend to the
					 Governor and the Legislature a State policy and process for developing any
					 needed treatment capacity in accordance with the three-phase program described
					 in section III below. The task force shall:
A. Determine if adequate, technologically
				  advanced, hazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities are available and
				  if additional such facilities are needed to meet the short- and long-term needs
				  of New York State industries.
B.
				  Evaluate different treatment and disposal technologies, including incineration,
				  for various classes of wastes.
C.
				  Specify options for the treatment and disposal of hazardous waste and identify
				  the strengths and weaknesses of each option.
D. Identify and evaluate appropriate criteria
				  for siting hazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities.
E. Evaluate the respective roles of the
				  public and private sectors in implementing any recommendations.