Proposed Regulatory Changes from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

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Summary of Proposed Regulatory Changes - Sept. 5, 2019

Proposed Part 257 - Air Quality Standards and Classifications - Part 257, Subparts 257-2 through 257-10
The purpose of this rulemaking is to repeal or revise outdated Air Quality Standards.
Comment deadline: September 23, 2019
Additional information, including a scheduled hearing

Proposed Subpart 227-2 - Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for Major Facilities of Oxides of Nitrogen 
The purpose of this rulemaking is to remove dated references, emission limitations, and practices.
Comment deadline: September 23, 2019
Additional information on Part 227-2, including a scheduled hearing

Proposed 6 NYCRR Part 41 - Sanitary Conditions of Shellfish Lands
The purpose of this rulemaking is to prevent harvesting shellfish from areas that do not meet water quality standards and protect public health. 
Comment deadline: September 30, 2019
Additional information about 6 NYCRR Part 41

Proposed Subpart 227-3 - Ozone Season Oxides of Nitrogen Emission Limits for Simple Cycle and Regenerative Combustion Turbines
The purpose of this rulemaking is to lower allowable NOX emissions from simple cycle and regenerative combustion turbines during the ozone season. 
Comment deadline: October 7, 2019
Additional information about Subpart 227-3

Proposed Part 189 Sections 03-0301, 11-0325 and 11-1905 Chronic Wasting Disease
The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend regulations to reduce risk of introductions of infectious material into New York.
Comment deadline: October 7, 2019
Additional information on Part 189