DEC invites the public to a legislative public hearing and to comment on a proposed rule on Monday, January 27, 2020. The proposed rule, 6 NYCRR Part 351 Plastic Bag Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling, sets forth the requirements of Titles 27 and 28 of Article 27 of the Environmental Conservation Law with respect to prohibiting film plastic bag distribution; allowable reusable bags; and recycling film plastic by stores. The regulations also address related requirements for manufacturers. This rule making is referred to as Part 351.

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