New York State will ban the use and sale of pavement products containing the carcinogen, coal-tar, under legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Monday.
The bill (S.4095B/A.518A) prohibits the sale or use of coal-tar, which is used as a sealcoat in parking lots and playgrounds. The ban on the sale of coal-tar products takes effect on Nov. 8, 2022, and the ban on the use of the products takes effect on Nov. 8, 2023.
- Coal-tar sealants contain high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, known as PAHs, which can wear off as pavement dust that runs into ...
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