What funds are available to local governments for hazardous materials emergency response?
New York State DEC does not provide direct assistance to local government agencies for hazardous material response. County, city, town, and other municipal governments are eligible for reimbursement of costs associated with responding to hazardous material and waste emergencies. State agencies are not eligible for funding. The provisions that apply to reimbursement are located in 40 CFR Part 310.
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