New York A09047 bans the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of foam flotation docks, buoys, and floating structures unless fully encapsulated to.
New York A09047 amends the environmental conservation law to prohibit the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of foam flotation docks, buoys, and floating structures unless fully encapsulated. This measure aims to prevent the degradation of foam flotation materials into the environment. The act takes effect two years after becoming law, allowing time for necessary rule or regulation changes. Foam flotation materials include expanded polystyrene, polyethylene, polyurethane, and other similar materials.
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