N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 28-0112: Pollution prevention institute program

§ 28-0112. Pollution prevention institute program.

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.