Bill > S01064

This bill establishes an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for packaging in New York. The key provisions are: - Producers of packaging sold in New York must register with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), submit a program plan, and pay fees based on the amount and type of packaging they sell. The fees are structured to incentivize recyclable and reusable packaging. - The program requires producers to reduce non-reusable packaging by 50% over 10 years, ensure 90% of non-reusable packaging is recycled or contains 90% post-consumer recycled content within 12 years, and prohibit certain toxic substances in packaging. - The DEC is required to assess the state's recycling infrastructure and needs, set recommended program fees, and oversee producer compliance. A Packaging Responsibility Fund is created to fund audits of recyclable materials and litter. - The Department of Health must review its regulations to identify any barriers to refill systems.