Bill > A09366

This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to allow for the funding of environmental restoration projects starting in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It defines "contaminant" to include hazardous waste, petroleum, and emerging contaminants, and clarifies the meaning of "contamination." The bill also changes provisions related to responsible parties, the remediation standard, and the state's indemnification of municipalities that complete environmental restoration projects. Additionally, it waives the requirement for a memorandum of understanding to make $20 million available from the Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act of 1996 for state assistance payments to municipalities for environmental remediation.