Proposed Regulatory Changes from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

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Summary of Proposed Regulatory Changes - February 18, 2020

Proposed Part 494, Hydrofluorocarbon Standards and Reporting 

The purpose of this proposed rule is to adopt prohibitions previously included in the US Environmental Protection Agency's Significant New Alternatives program to prohibit hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) substances in certain end-uses. The proposed rules also include related administrative and record-keeping requirements for manufacturers.
Comment deadline: March 16, 2020
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Part 40 - Marine Fish - Cooperative Multi-State Possession and Landing Program

This rulemaking establishes a Cooperative Multi-State Possession and Landing Program that will allow eligible commercial fishermen to: (1) possess weekly limits for quota-managed species for multiple cooperating states (NY, CT, RI) onboard the vessel simultaneously while fishing, transiting or landing, and (2) in one trip, land their weekly limits with the cooperating states.
Comment deadline: March 29, 2020 
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