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NY A09260

NY A09260
Directs the department of environmental conservation to establish a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment installation grant program, providing a one-time grant to private well users for the installation of PFAS treatment or service connection to a public water system; directs the department of environmental conservation to establish a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment maintenance rebate program, providing a rebate to private well users for


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Introduced
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to directing the department of environmental conservation to establish a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment installation grant program and a perfluoroakyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment maintenance rebate program

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to establish two programs related to the removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from private wells. The first program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 for the installation of PFAS treatment equipment or up to $10,000 for connecting to a public water system for eligible private well users. The second program provides rebates to private well users for the ongoing maintenance of installed PFAS treatment equipment, with a maximum rebate of $1,500. The bill also requires the DEC to raise public awareness about these programs through its website and distributed materials.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation (on 02/22/2024)

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