New York A02609 amends the public authorities law to require the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority to establish a vegetation management.

New York A02609 amends the public authorities law by adding a new subdivision to section 1266. The Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority, in consultation with the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, must establish a vegetation management policy. This policy should outline guidelines for managing vegetation and other activities that impact neighboring properties. It must be consistent with federal regulations, consider the impact on neighboring properties, and provide for meaningful prior written notice to affected stakeholders.

New York A02609 amends the public authorities law to require the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority to establish a vegetation management.

New York A02609 amends the public authorities law by adding a new subdivision to section 1266. The Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority, in consultation with the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, must establish a vegetation management policy. This policy should outline guidelines for managing vegetation and other activities that impact neighboring properties. It must be consistent with federal regulations, consider the impact on neighboring properties, and provide for meaningful prior written notice to affected stakeholders.