New York A01314 amends the environmental conservation law to address marine and coastal debris, defining terms and requiring the Department of.

New York A01314 amends the environmental conservation law to focus on the prevention and mitigation of marine and coastal debris. It defines terms such as "marine and coastal debris" and "ghost gear," which includes lost or abandoned fishing gear. The bill mandates the Department of Environmental Conservation to prepare and annually update a marine and coastal debris action plan. This plan must include an assessment of the extent of marine and coastal debris, measures to identify, prevent, and mitigate its impacts, and best practices.

New York A01314 amends the environmental conservation law to address marine and coastal debris, defining terms and requiring the Department of.

New York A01314 amends the environmental conservation law to focus on the prevention and mitigation of marine and coastal debris. It defines terms such as "marine and coastal debris" and "ghost gear," which includes lost or abandoned fishing gear. The bill mandates the Department of Environmental Conservation to prepare and annually update a marine and coastal debris action plan. This plan must include an assessment of the extent of marine and coastal debris, measures to identify, prevent, and mitigate its impacts, and best practices.