Committee urged to submit comments as DEC pursues biosolids testing rules

Apr 27, 2026

Members noted DEC is in rulemaking and accepting public comment; they discussed refreshing prior memorializations and submitting county comments rather than relying on a local moratorium that may be preempted.

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Committee members and counsel said DEC is currently in rulemaking and accepting public comment, and that the county could collectively or individually submit comments to influence new testing rules. One member noted the public comment period is part of DEC's rulemaking obligations.

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