Bill > S02591

This bill amends the canal law to require corporations performing work along canals to provide written notice to the municipality and adjacent property owners between 90 and 120 days before starting work, including activities like clearing trees and vegetation. The corporation must hold a public hearing 30-45 days before the work begins, with proper community notification through methods like local news and newspapers, detailing the time, place, and scope of the proposed work. If the work does not start within the initially noticed timeframe, the corporation can issue a 30-day extension notice. In emergency situations, such as potential canal dam failures, flooding risks, or removal of "danger trees" (trees that pose an imminent threat of falling and causing damage), the corporation is exempt from these notification and public hearing requirements. The bill aims to increase transparency and community involvement in canal-related work by ensuring local residents are informed and have an opportunity to provide input before significant projects commence.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2591