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This bill addresses the regulation of PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), a class of persistent and highly toxic chemicals, as an air pollutant. The legislation requires the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to define PFAS as a high toxicity air contaminant within 90 days of the bill's enactment, and to assess process operations for PFAS emissions, ensuring that facilities implement appropriate control technologies when emissions are detected. The bill also mandates the establishment of a fence line monitoring program within six months, which will prioritize monitoring in disadvantaged and impacted communities, create a public notification system, and provide quarterly reports on PFAS air emissions. Key provisions include defining key terms like "disadvantaged community" and "fence line," and giving the department broad authority to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement these requirements. The overall goal is to address the potential environmental and health risks associated with PFAS air emissions, particularly in communities near industrial facilities, by creating a comprehensive monitoring and control framework. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1493