Bill > S09658

This bill establishes the New York Road Salt Reduction Council and the New York Road Salt Reduction Advisory Committee to provide a mechanism for interagency cooperation and coordination to implement the recommendations of the report of the Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force. The Council, which includes various state and local officials, will assess the impacts of road salt use, recommend limits and best management practices, and monitor the progress of pilot programs. The Advisory Committee, composed of members representing various organizations with knowledge about the public health, environmental, and road safety implications of road salt use, will provide information, advice, and guidance to the Council. This legislation aims to protect public health and the environment from road salt contamination while maintaining acceptable levels of service for the driving public.