Economic and Regulatory Feasibility of Urban Pollution Abatement under Article 27 and Local Law 97

Abstract: Formulated as an executive policy memorandum to municipal leadership, this study assesses the technical and economic feasibility of solid waste management and emission reductions in New York City under Environmental Conservation Law Chapter 43 b , Article 27, and Local Law 97. The analysis evaluates compliance expenditures, operating liabilities, and market concentration impacts across approximately 183,000 commercial entities. The memo explores federal and state grant availability alongside collaborative public private networking frameworks to accelerate regulatory compliance while safeguarding vulnerable populations from respiratory pollution.