Bill > A03661

This bill amends the New York State environmental conservation law to require that any state rules or regulations concerning hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) substances must align with and not exceed the standards established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Specifically, the bill defines hydrofluorocarbon substances as chemicals used in air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, aerosol propellants, and foam end-uses. By mandating that state regulations mirror federal EPA guidelines, the bill aims to create consistency in environmental standards and prevent potentially more restrictive state-level regulations on these substances. The provision ensures that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation cannot create rules that are more stringent than those set by the federal EPA regarding hydrofluorocarbon substances, effectively standardizing regulatory approach across federal and state levels.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3661