This is an email from NYSNLA.
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Proposed Legislation and List of Invasive Species Drafted.Hearings are Scheduled. Ensure the voice of our industry is heard!As you know, New York State Nursery and Landscape Association is a member of the Invasive Species Advisory Council and worked with them to provide input and make recommendations to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation regarding legislation and plants to be included in the proposed list of species to be banned from sale and ownership in New York State due to their “invasive nature.” This proposed legislation will have a significant impact on our industry and our voice needs to be heard. The proposed list and legislation have been finalized and were published in the State Register on October 23. Both are available for review on the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation web site. NYSNLA’s leadership and legislative team are reviewing the proposed legislation and list and preparing an Association response. We will also be drafting a summary and talking points to share with the full NYSNLA membership. In the meantime, please reach out to Association headquarters via email at [email protected] or call 518.694.4430 if you have questions or comments. Public comments on the proposed rule will be accepted through December 23, 2013. Westrongly urge you to provide your input either in writing or in person. Written commentary can be mailed to Leslie Surprenant, NYS DEC, Invasive Species Coordination Unit, 625 Broadway, Floor 5, Albany, NY 12233 or emailed to [email protected]. DEC staff will be available for half an hour prior to each public hearing to answer any questions.Public hearings are scheduled as follows: December 10, 2013 at 2 pm in Buffalo December 11, 2013 at 2 pm in Syracuse December 16, 2013 at 3 pm in Albany December 17, 2013 at 2 pm in Stony Brook Mark Your Calendar and Let Your Voice Be Heard! |
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