Environment (Hazardous Materials) in New York

in committee · New York · Senate Aug 3, 2026

S 10672: Relates to disposal of radioactive waste

This bill amends New York's environmental conservation law to classify all waste containing source, byproduct, or special nuclear material as hazardous waste. The legislation removes a previous legal exclusion that had kept certain radioactive materials from being treated as hazardous waste under state regulations. This change directly affects entities responsible for managing and disposing of radioactive waste within the state, requiring them to comply with stricter hazardous waste handling standards. However, the bill includes a provision stating that this classification does not apply where federal law preempts the regulation or cleanup of such materials.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Conservation Hazardous Materials

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 11602: Relates to the tangible property credit component of the brownfield redevelopment tax credit

Extends the tangible property credit component of the brownfield redevelopment tax credit for certain qualified sites which contain 40% open space and 25% affordable housing units.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Conservation Hazardous Materials Affordable Housing Community Development

in committee · New York · Senate May 26, 2026

S 10578: Extends the duration of certain brownfield redevelopment and remediation tax credits

This bill extends tax credits for the redevelopment and cleanup of a specific brownfield site located at 1800 Park Avenue in East Harlem. It applies only to the property that had a cleanup agreement started before January 21, 2005, and received a completion certificate on or before October 24, 2016. The legislation allows developers to claim these financial incentives for eligible costs incurred up to the 2031 tax year, covering both site preparation and groundwater remediation. Additionally, the bill permits a ten-year benefit period for claiming credits once qualified property is placed in service at the location.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials Parks & Recreation Community Development

in committee · New York · Assembly May 27, 2026

A 11482: Extends the duration of certain brownfield redevelopment and remediation tax credits

This bill extends tax credits for a specific brownfield cleanup project located at 1800 Park Avenue in East Harlem. It allows developers working on this site to claim financial incentives for site preparation, groundwater remediation, and tangible property placement that would otherwise expire. The legislation ensures these credits remain available for costs incurred before 2031 and extends the benefit period for the remediated brownfields credit to ten consecutive tax years. Directly affected parties are developers who have already completed cleanup agreements for this location and are planning to place property or purchase the site by the 2031 tax year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials Parks & Recreation Community Development

in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10427: Relates to residential environment transparency

This bill requires landlords to allow government inspectors to test their rental properties for environmental contamination if the property is located near a designated Superfund or brownfield site. Under the new rules, tenants can request these inspections, and landlords must grant access within sixty days unless recent test results have already been provided to the tenant. If a landlord refuses to comply with a valid request, they face civil penalties ranging from $1,000 for a first violation up to $5,000 for subsequent ones, while tenants may seek court enforcement for repeated non-compliance. The law aims to increase transparency regarding potential environmental hazards in residential areas without allowing inspectors to enter homes without a tenant's specific request.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · New York · Assembly May 1, 2026

A 11189: Relates to the reporting and remediation of certain sites following municipal notification to the department of environmental conservation

Requires a municipality to notify the department of environmental conservation about certain sites containing illegal or hazardous substances; requires the department of environmental conservation to notify the United States environmental protection agency and create a remediation plan for the affected site.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Conservation Hazardous Materials

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 8, 2026

S 9856: Imposes corporate fines for violations of certain provisions of law

This bill amends New York's environmental conservation laws to establish significantly higher monetary fines for corporations that violate specific environmental regulations. It directly affects businesses by increasing the maximum penalties for criminal convictions and civil penalties related to hazardous waste and air pollution violations. Under the new rules, corporate fines for serious offenses can reach up to three million dollars, which is ten times the previous limit for individuals, and civil daily penalties for ongoing violations are also substantially raised. The legislation ensures that corporate punishments remain proportional to the severity of the crime and the potential financial gain from the violation.

Topics ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Air Quality Conservation Hazardous Materials

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 6, 2026

S 9810: Extends the duration of certain brownfield redevelopment and remediation tax credits for certain sites

Extends the duration of certain brownfield redevelopment and remediation tax credits for 125 Bath Street within the village of Ballston Spa, Saratoga county.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10778: Extends the duration of certain brownfield redevelopment and remediation tax credits for certain sites

Extends the duration of certain brownfield redevelopment and remediation tax credits for 125 Bath Street within the village of Ballston Spa, Saratoga county.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10410: Relates to the availability of technical assistance grants in brownfield site remedial programs

Relates to the availability of technical assistance grants in brownfield site remedial programs; provides that the commissioner of environmental conservation shall provide grants to the New York city community board with jurisdiction over the site or to any not-for-profit corporation exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code at any site which may be affected by a brownfield site remedial program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Conservation Hazardous Materials

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