Bill > A03857

This bill requires the environmental conservation commissioner to create rules mandating the installation of "trash capture nets" at the outlet of any point source (such as a pipe or drainage system) that flows into state waters. A trash capture net is defined as a commercial-grade, reusable, open-meshed material capable of capturing pollutants as small as five millimeters in diameter. The primary purpose of these nets is to collect garbage, refuse, and other debris before it enters the state's water systems, which aims to improve water quality and reduce pollution. The bill will take effect 120 days after becoming law, and in the meantime, the relevant regulatory agencies are authorized to develop the necessary rules and regulations to implement this requirement. By focusing on capturing small pollutants at their source, the bill represents a proactive approach to environmental protection and waste management.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3857