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Hazardous waste is waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment. (Wikipedia)

The department shall be responsible for assessing (i) serious health problems at and in the immediate vicinity of inactive hazardous waste disposal sites and (ii) any health problems deemed by the department to be related to conditions at such sites. (New York Public Health Section 1389-b)