Bill > A04725

This bill amends the New York State environmental conservation law to prohibit the use of drilling fluids, brine, and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway. These substances, which are byproducts of oil and gas extraction, would be banned from use in activities like de-icing roads, dust suppression, or any other purpose. The term "highway" is specifically defined according to subdivision fourteen of section two of the transportation law, which ensures a precise legal definition of where this prohibition applies. By preventing the application of these potentially harmful fluids on roadways, the bill aims to protect public infrastructure and potentially mitigate environmental risks associated with the disposal or reuse of oil and gas extraction waste. The legislation will take effect 180 days after becoming law, providing time for relevant agencies and stakeholders to prepare for and implement the new restrictions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4725