Bill > A09681

This bill establishes the New York Road Salt Reduction Council and the New York Road Salt Reduction Advisory Committee to improve interagency cooperation and coordination in implementing recommendations from the Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force's report, aiming to protect public health and the environment from road salt contamination. The Council, composed of fifteen members including state commissioners, local government representatives, and legislative appointees, will assess the impacts of road salt, recommend quantifiable limits for its use, propose incentives for best practices, and advise on regulations for drinking water standards and water quality. The Advisory Committee, with up to twenty-five members representing various scientific, environmental, and highway user groups, will provide expert advice and guidance to the Council on salt management, scientific data, and technological advancements, ensuring a balance between road safety and environmental protection. Both bodies are intended to address road salt issues beyond the Adirondack Park and ensure public access to information regarding road salt usage and its effects.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9681