N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 27-2005: Reporting requirements

§ 27-2005. Reporting requirements.

1. On or before October fifteenth, two thousand twenty-one, and

annually thereafter, each operator of a program shall submit a report to

the commissioner that details the postconsumer paint collection program

for the prior year's program from July first to June thirtieth. The

report shall be posted on the department's website. The report shall be

posted on the website of the producer and representative organization.

Said report shall include a copy of the independent audit detailed in

paragraph (d) of this subdivision. Such annual report shall include:

(a) a detailed description of the methods used to collect, transport

and process postconsumer paint in the state including detailing

collection methods made available to consumers and an evaluation of the

program's collection convenience;

(b) the overall volume of postconsumer paint collected in the state;

(c) the volume and type of postconsumer paint collected in the state

by method of disposition, including reuse, recycling and other methods

of processing or disposal;

(d) the total cost of implementing the program, as determined by an

independent financial audit, as performed by an independent auditor;

(e) samples of all educational materials provided to consumers of

architectural paint and retailers; and

(f) a detailed list of efforts undertaken and an evaluation of the

methods used to disseminate such materials including recommendations, if

any, for how the educational component of the program can be improved.

2. The department shall submit a report regarding the implementation

of this title in this state to the governor and legislature by April

first, two thousand twenty-two and every two years thereafter. The

report must include, at a minimum, an evaluation of:

(a) the architectural and postconsumer paint stream in the state;

(b) disposal, recycling and reuse rates in the state for architectural

paint;

(c) a discussion of compliance and enforcement related to the

requirements of this title; and

(d) recommendations for any changes to this title.