N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 19 § 204.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 204.7 - Facility operating and siting requirements

(a)Public health. Every natural organic reduction facility must at all times follow accepted policies and procedures with respect to infection control, including standard precautions developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and New York State Department of Health.

(b)Processing time. The maximum processing time, from acceptance of the remains to distribution of the naturally organically reduced remains, is nine months. The division may approve a longer processing time for good cause, such as additional time necessary to satisfy the requirements of section 204.8 of this Part.

(c)Method of reduction. The natural organic reduction facility must maintain the remains under aerobic conditions during the composting process to convert them to naturally organically reduced remains. Methods of natural organic reduction that result in a mature humus product must be followed.

(d)Run-off prevention. The natural organic reduction facility must be constructed to prevent any ponding or discharge, prevent waste and leachate from being discharged into sewers, surface waters or groundwater; and must be operated in a manner that minimizes the generation of leachate and that does not drain, dump or discharge leachate.

(e)Siting requirements. The natural organic reduction facility must be at least 200 feet from the nearest: surface water body such as lakes, rivers, and streams, potable water well, state-regulated wetland, residence, or place of business other than the cemetery itself. These minimum distance requirements may be reduced if means acceptable to the division are used to reduce the potential for odor transmission and accidental leachate run-off.

(f)Odor prevention. The natural organic reduction facility must not produce odors that unreasonably impact sensitive receptors, such as residences, schools, or nursing homes, as determined by the division. The division can require additional action to address odor issues.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 19 § 204.7

Adopted New York State Register August 7, 2024/Volume XLVI, Issue 32, eff. 8/7/2024