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A 216

Directs the department of environmental conservation to establish an installation grant program and a maintenance rebate program for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Burdick and 12 co-sponsors

The bill would create DEC-run PFAS removal grant and maintenance rebate programs to help install and maintain PFAS treatment systems.

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Bill Summary · A 216

Summary of Assembly Bill A 216

Overview

Bill A 216, introduced January 8, 2025, would direct the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to create two programs to support the removal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): an installation grant program and a maintenance rebate program. The bill is currently referred to the Environmental Conservation committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • Accelerate PFAS remediation by providing financial incentives to install and maintain PFAS removal treatment systems.
  • Reduce the burden of PFAS contamination on communities, water systems, and facilities by making both initial installation and ongoing maintenance more affordable.

Key Provisions

  • Directs DEC to establish:
    • An Installation Grant Program to fund the costs of installing PFAS removal treatment systems.
    • A Maintenance Rebate Program to reimburse ongoing maintenance expenses for PFAS removal systems.
  • The bill tasks DEC with defining program specifics, including:
    • Eligibility criteria
    • Application processes
    • Grant amounts, rebate levels, and terms
    • Any prioritization (e.g., per community needs or severity of contamination)
    • Oversight, reporting, and compliance requirements
  • DEC would administer and oversee both programs, potentially coordinating with other state or federal PFAS initiatives as deemed appropriate.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Public water systems, municipalities, and facilities requiring PFAS removal treatment.
  • Property owners and operators undertaking PFAS remediation projects.
  • PFAS remediation contractors and equipment vendors benefiting from grant and rebate uptake.
  • DEC’s program administration and reporting framework.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Referred to the Environmental Conservation committee (as of the introduced date).
  • Legislative actions on record show two identical “REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION” entries on the same date, indicating committee referral.
  • Related activity: A 9260 (prior-session) and Senate companion S 3972 (two references) suggest parallel or previously considered formulations of similar PFAS grant and rebate concepts.

Related Legislation

  • A 9260 (prior-session) — related Assembly measure
  • S 3972 — Senate companion (listed twice, indicating companion versions exist)

Next Steps

  • The bill will move through committee consideration, potential amendments, and hearings in Environmental Conservation.
  • If advanced, it would proceed to further floor votes and requires appropriation or authorization of funds to implement the grant and rebate programs.
  • Stakeholders include water utilities, local governments, environmental groups, and PFAS remediation contractors.

Note: The summary reflects the bill’s stated framework. Specific eligibility criteria, funding levels, and program details would be defined by DEC in the eventual implementing regulations and any enacted statutory text.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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