§ 28-0112. Pollution prevention institute program.

Terms Used In N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 28-0112

  • Pollution prevention: shall mean changes in production methods, work practices, raw materials or the provision of services that reduce energy or resource consumption, or that reduce, avoid or eliminate the use of hazardous substances or the generation of such substances, pollutants or waste per unit of product or service provided, so as to reduce risks to public health or the environment, without shifting risks between individuals or environmental media. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 28-0105

1. There is hereby established the New York state pollution prevention institute program. The "pollution prevention institute" shall mean an institute whose mission is to promote one or more of the purposes of section 28-0103 of this article through research, development, technology demonstration, technology transfer, education, outreach, recognition and training programs in a manner consistent with the definition of pollution prevention and the principles of pollution prevention established by this article, including but not limited to green chemistry and reuse and remanufacturing.

2. The commissioner is hereby directed to award, on a competitive basis, within amounts appropriated, after consultation with the pollution prevention and environmental compliance coordinating council, state assistance payments to one public or private university or non-profit institution, or more as part of a consortium, to establish, operate and maintain a pollution prevention institute in New York state consistent with the principles established by this article.

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