In Fiscal 2009, MOCS completed the pilot program to study the feasibility of using “green cleaning” products in City facilities, as required by Local Law 123 of 2003 (LL 123). LL 123 noted that the use of environmentally preferable cleaning products may result in improved indoor air quality.
In compliance with Local Law 118 of 2005, the City conducts a survey once every four years of construction vendors purchasing EPP products. Agencies request purchasing data from vendors with relevant open construction contracts not subject to the more comprehensive Local Law 86 of 2005.
Local Law air reports for Fiscal Year 2019 as required by Local Laws 38, 39 as amended by Local Law 73 of 2013, 40, 41, 42 of 2005 and 43 of 2010 as amended by local law 119 of 2016. These reports document the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, compliance with biodiesel requirements, etc.
On January 22, 2015, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed Local Law 11 of 2015 which requires the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) to report annually to the city council on outstanding Environmental Control Board (ECB)-adjudicated judgments by November 1.
WHEREAS, limiting plastic waste will support both the City’s Zero Waste goals and carbon reductions, and eliminating the use of City funds for the unnecessary purchase of single-use plastics will allow the City to send less waste to landfills and cut emissions associated with the production.