Proposed Regulations Available for Public Comment
None at this time.
Proposed Regulations Pending (Public Comment Period Closed)
6 NYCRR Part 350 Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling - The revisions update the regulations to align with the recent amendment to the NYS Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling law. Public comment period closed June 2, 2026.
Under Consideration for Future Rulemaking
Parts 360 and 363
DEC hosted two stakeholder webinars to share information related to the potential rulemaking and to receive valuable input from the public.
The first webinar was hosted on Tuesday January 27, 2026, from 2:30-4:00 pm. View Presentation Slides (PDF, 356 KB) from the virtual meeting. A recording of the meeting is available (YouTube).
The second webinar was hosted on Wednesday February 11, 2026, from 2:00-3:30 pm. View Presentation Slides (PDF, 637 KB) from the virtual meeting. A recording of the meeting is available (YouTube).
DEC held a virtual stakeholder meeting on June 7, 2023, to share initial concepts and to seek feedback on regulatory changes being considered for Municipal Solid Waste landfill leachate management.
View Presentation Slides (PDF, 1.7MB) from the June 7, 2023, virtual meeting.
DEC has not yet formally proposed revisions to a rule, and is continuing to accept feedback on information to include in a rulemaking proposal. DEC is continuing to move forward with the rulemaking process with a goal of issuing a proposed rule in Summer 2026. To the extent it can, based on timing, DEC will consider all feedback received as it moves forward with an initial proposed rule. Any initial feedback received that, due to timing of receipt, cannot be incorporated into a proposed rule may be considered as comments on a formally proposed rule. Please send feedback to [email protected] and include “Landfill Leachate” in the subject line of the email.
Stakeholder Meeting on Rulemaking Under Consideration to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Landfills
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is pleased to announce a stakeholder webinar to share information and gather valuable input on potential regulatory amendments to 6 NYCRR Parts 360 and 363. These amendments will aim to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from solid waste landfills, aligning with the goals set forth in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and the New York State Solid Waste Management Plan. We encourage the participation of the public, landfill operators, municipal governments, and other stakeholders in this important initiative. We look forward to your participation and collaboration.
How to Participate:
Please register by June 4, 2026. Written comments can also be submitted to [email protected]. Please email your comments using “Landfill GHG Emissions” in the subject line.
Meeting Details:
Date and Time:
Thursday, June 4, 2026 2:00 PM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Register Here
Recent Adoptions
Program Policy DMM-7a: Biosolids Recycling in New York State - Interim Strategy to Address PFAS in Biosolids Projects
Adopted June 10, 2026. Expands on the requirements of DMM-7 to require sampling and analysis of soil products produced from biosolids (biosolids products), such as compost and head dried products.
Adoption of Parts 360-366, 369, 371, and 377
Adopted June 7, 2023, Effective July 22, 2023. The revisions include technical amendments and clarifications, as well as updated criteria needed due to legal and policy developments. Part 371 addresses the identification and listing of hazardous wastes. Errors in cross-referencing have been corrected in Part 377.
