Bill > A01005

This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York City Transit Authority to implement specific standards for applying and removing paint and coatings on transportation infrastructure such as bridges, trestles, elevated subway and railway tracks, and stations. Specifically, the bill mandates that any work performed by non-employees must follow a quality management program and meet industry standards set by the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) painting contractor certification program, including standards QP-1, QP-2, QP-3, and the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) NIICAP AS1 and AS2 certifications. Furthermore, the removal, surface preparation, and application of all paints and coatings on authority property must be carried out by certified workers in accordance with the NACE 13/ACS1 Standard. These regulations aim to ensure high-quality, professional standards in painting and coating work for transportation infrastructure, potentially improving durability, safety, and maintenance of these critical assets. The bill will take effect immediately and apply to all projects, bids, and contracts proposed or submitted after its enactment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1005