New York S09698 regulates exhaust gas cleaning systems on vessels, mandates monitoring, and provides enforcement mechanisms for violations.

New York S09698 amends the navigation law to regulate exhaust gas cleaning systems on vessels, requiring monitoring and prohibiting discharge into state waters. The bill mandates that exhaust gas cleaning system overboard discharge valves be sealed while vessels are in state waters. It also prohibits the use, sale, or offer for sale of such systems within the state. The Department of Environmental Conservation is authorized to inspect vessels, withhold boat registration certificates for violations, and establish necessary standards and rules.

New York S09698 regulates exhaust gas cleaning systems on vessels, mandates monitoring, and provides enforcement mechanisms for violations.

New York S09698 amends the navigation law to regulate exhaust gas cleaning systems on vessels, requiring monitoring and prohibiting discharge into state waters. The bill mandates that exhaust gas cleaning system overboard discharge valves be sealed while vessels are in state waters. It also prohibits the use, sale, or offer for sale of such systems within the state. The Department of Environmental Conservation is authorized to inspect vessels, withhold boat registration certificates for violations, and establish necessary standards and rules.