Adopted Part 353 - Expanded Polystyrene Foam Container and Loose Fill Packaging Reduction
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has adopted a new 6 NYCRR Part 353. This rule adds a new Part 353, Expanded Polystyrene Foam Container and Loose Fill Packaging Reduction, to set forth the requirements of Title 30 of Article 27 of the Environmental Conservation Law with respect to the prohibition on expanded polystyrene foam containers and loose fill packaging; financial hardship waiver application process; cost comparison analysis for alternative packaging; definition of the terms "comparable cost" and "undue financial hardship;" and hardship waiver approval, renewal, and revocation criteria.
