Bill > S07210

This bill amends environmental conservation laws to enhance notification and public participation requirements for wetland development projects in cities with a population of one million or more, specifically New York City. The bill mandates that when a permit application is submitted for development in tidal or freshwater wetlands, the city must mail notices to all property owners within one thousand feet of the proposed activity. Additionally, the bill requires a public hearing to be held between thirty and sixty days after receiving the application, with at least twenty-one days' notice provided to neighboring landowners and local governments via certified mail. The hearing can only be waived if the proposed activity is deemed to be of a minor nature that will not significantly impact the wetland ecosystem. The applicant must also publish hearing notices in two local newspapers and ensure that all application documents are available for public inspection. These changes aim to increase transparency and community involvement in wetland development projects by providing more comprehensive notification and opportunities for public input.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7210