New York A03857 mandates the installation of trash capture nets at point sources emptying into state waters to collect debris.

New York A03857 amends the environmental conservation law by requiring the commissioner to create rules and regulations for the installation of trash capture nets at point sources that empty into state waters. These nets, defined as commercial-grade, reusable, open-meshed materials, are designed to capture pollutants as small as five millimeters in diameter. The act takes effect 120 days after becoming law.

New York A03857 mandates the installation of trash capture nets at point sources emptying into state waters to collect debris.

New York A03857 amends the environmental conservation law by requiring the commissioner to create rules and regulations for the installation of trash capture nets at point sources that empty into state waters. These nets, defined as commercial-grade, reusable, open-meshed materials, are designed to capture pollutants as small as five millimeters in diameter. The act takes effect 120 days after becoming law.