Bill > A09596

This bill mandates that any rules or regulations established by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation concerning hydrofluorocarbon substances, which are chemicals used in common applications like air conditioning, refrigeration, aerosol propellants, foams, and solvents, must align with and not exceed the federal standards outlined in 40 C.F.R. Part 84, as they exist on October 1, 2025. This means that any existing or future state regulations that are stricter than these federal rules will be repealed or superseded, ensuring consistency with federal environmental standards for these substances, while still allowing the state to regulate greenhouse gas emissions generally and pursue other climate-related initiatives like energy efficiency and refrigerant reclamation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9596