90.999 Radioactive Waste, Disposal of Low Level: MSSNY supports low-level radioactive waste disposal providing it contains the following principles: (1) A disposal site must be promptly identified; (2) Low level wastes should be segregated from high level wastes; (3) Long term monitoring of such disposal must be included (4) The costs of such disposal must
90.998 Toxic/Hazardous Substances: SUNSET HOD 2013
90.997 Polystyrene and Polyvinyl Chloride Products for Packaging: MSSNY opposes the use of polystyrene and polyvinyl chloride products for all retail food packaging in New York State. (HOD 1989-40; Reaffirmed HOD 2013; reaffirmed HOD 2023; Reaffirmed HOD 2024)
90.996 PCB Contamination of the Hudson River: MSSNY supports the current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommendations for remediation of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination of the Hudson River.(Council 3/19/01; Reaffirmed and Modified HOD 2011; Reaffirmed HOD 2021)
90.995 Safe Disposal of Toxic Materials in Consumer Products: MSSNY will seek laws regarding the disposal of consumer products containing toxic substances sold in New York State to effectively deal with the future public health and financial impacts. (HOD 2008-166; amended and reaffirmed HOD 2018)
90.994 Global Climate Change and Public Health Implications: MSSNY agrees with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) position that global climate change is occurring and that there exists the potential for abrupt climate change resulting in significant public health consequences. Also, MSSNY will continue to explore low-cost opportunities
90.993 Latex Gloves: MSSNY supports legislation to ban the commercial use of latex gloves in New York State. (HOD 2010-152; Reaffirmed HOD 2020)
90.992 High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing in the Marcellus Shale Area: MSSNY supports a moratorium of natural gas extraction using high volume hydraulic fracturing in New York State until valid scientific information is available to evaluate the process for its potential effects on human health and the environment. (Council 12/9/10; Reaffirmed HOD 2013-171; reaffirmed HOD 2023)
90.991 Public Health Implications of Natural Gas Extraction using Hydraulic Fracturing: SUNSET HOD 2023
90.990 Smoke Free Residential Housing MSSNY shall encourage those health care institutions that provide employee housing to make such housing smoke free to the extent allowed by applicable local laws. (HOD 2015-202; Reaffirmed HOD 2025)
