New YorkBill would classify waste containing certain nuclear materials as hazardous
If enacted, the bill would treat waste containing certain nuclear materials as hazardous waste, except where federal law preempts state regulation and cleanup.
What it does
Waste containing certain nuclear materials would count as hazardous waste, except where federal law prevents New York from regulating or cleaning it up.
Argument forWhere federal law allows it, classifying this waste as hazardous could bring it under state rules for handling hazardous waste.
Argument againstFederal preemption could keep New York from applying its hazardous-waste rules to some covered waste.
More detail
The bill would classify certain waste as hazardous waste. It covers waste containing source, byproduct, or special nuclear material as defined in federal law. The classification would not apply to the extent federal law preempts regulation and cleanup of the material. The bill says it would take effect immediately if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 2REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIONIntroduced
Environment & Energy