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A 2536

Directs the department of environmental conservation to undertake a review of the regulations governing the permitting of landfills and transfer stations

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John McDonald

Directs DEC to review landfill and transfer-station permitting rules to update standards; could reshape approvals, costs, and timelines for operators, locals, and the public.

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Bill Summary · A 2536

Summary of Assembly Bill A 2536

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 2536
  • Title: Directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to undertake a review of the regulations governing the permitting of landfills and transfer stations
  • Sponsor: John T. McDonald III (primary)
  • Introduced: January 17, 2025
  • Status: Referenced to the Environmental Conservation Committee

Purpose and Intent

The bill directs the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to undertake a comprehensive review of the regulations that govern the permitting of landfills and transfer stations. The goal appears to be evaluating current permitting rules to determine whether updates or reforms are warranted to reflect current standards, technologies, and environmental protection needs. The text provided indicates a focus on review rather than immediate statutory changes.

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • Directs DEC to undertake a review of the regulations governing the permitting of landfills and transfer stations.
  • The bill’s available summary does not specify additional items such as scope, methodology, public participation requirements, or deadlines. Full text would be needed to confirm any accompanying requirements (e.g., public comment periods, reporting deadlines, or recommendations to the Legislature).

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC): Responsible for conducting the mandated regulatory review and preparing any findings or recommendations.
  • Landfill and transfer station operators: Potential regulatory changes identified in the review could influence permitting processes, compliance costs, and timelines.
  • Local governments and communities: May experience changes in permitting procedures or timelines that affect siting and operations of waste facilities.
  • Environmental stakeholders and the public: Could be impacted by changes to permitting standards, public participation requirements, and environmental protections identified during the review.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill has been referred to the Environmental Conservation committee, indicating it is in the early stage of legislative consideration.
  • The status reflects a single introduction and committee referral; no floor action or enacted provisions are indicated.
  • There is no publicly stated deadline for the completion of the DEC review in the summary provided. The actual bill text would clarify any required reporting timelines or milestones.

Legislative Context

  • Related Bills (prior sessions / companions): A 10704 and A 1767 (prior-session), S 5441 (companion). The presence of companion and prior-session bills suggests ongoing interest in reforming landfill and transfer station permitting processes across chambers and sessions.

Summary

A 2536 is a directive bill prompting DEC to review existing regulations governing landfill and transfer station permitting. It establishes the policy goal of evaluating current rules but, as summarized, does not specify the review’s methodology, scope, or deadlines. The bill is in committee, with related proposals in other sessions indicating ongoing legislative interest in updating permitting regulations in this area.

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

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