Establishes a permit for the use of products to control phosphorus levels in lakes and ponds to prevent harmful algal blooms.

The bill establishes a nutrient inactivant application permit for the commercial use of products like aluminum sulfate and sodium aluminate to control phosphorus levels in lakes and ponds, aiming to prevent and inhibit harmful algal blooms. The Department of Environmental Conservation will issue these permits, which are considered a special type of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit. Permit holders must demonstrate knowledge of safe use, handling, storage, and disposal of these products and be certified pesticide applicators.

Establishes a permit for the use of products to control phosphorus levels in lakes and ponds to prevent harmful algal blooms.

The bill establishes a nutrient inactivant application permit for the commercial use of products like aluminum sulfate and sodium aluminate to control phosphorus levels in lakes and ponds, aiming to prevent and inhibit harmful algal blooms. The Department of Environmental Conservation will issue these permits, which are considered a special type of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit. Permit holders must demonstrate knowledge of safe use, handling, storage, and disposal of these products and be certified pesticide applicators.