New York bill A02417 mandates enhanced public participation plans for major projects near disadvantaged communities.

Bill A02417 amends the environmental conservation law to require applicants for major projects near disadvantaged communities to submit an enhanced public participation plan. This plan must include a description of the project, potential environmental impacts, and how community input will be incorporated. The plan also needs to detail public information meetings, document repositories, and implementation schedules. The department must provide a public comment period of at least sixty days.

New York bill A02417 mandates enhanced public participation plans for major projects near disadvantaged communities.

Bill A02417 amends the environmental conservation law to require applicants for major projects near disadvantaged communities to submit an enhanced public participation plan. This plan must include a description of the project, potential environmental impacts, and how community input will be incorporated. The plan also needs to detail public information meetings, document repositories, and implementation schedules. The department must provide a public comment period of at least sixty days.