New York S05915 mandates scheduled dredging of navigable waterways to ensure safe navigability and reliability.

New York S05915, also known as the "DREDGE Act," amends the environmental conservation law to require regular dredging of navigable waterways. The state and municipalities must develop and file a schedule for dredging with the Department of Environmental Conservation. This schedule must be updated annually and made available on the department's website. The bill also allows for emergency dredging outside the scheduled plan. The legislation emphasizes the importance of maintaining navigable waterways for public safety, the environment, and the economy.

New York S05915 mandates scheduled dredging of navigable waterways to ensure safe navigability and reliability.

New York S05915, also known as the "DREDGE Act," amends the environmental conservation law to require regular dredging of navigable waterways. The state and municipalities must develop and file a schedule for dredging with the Department of Environmental Conservation. This schedule must be updated annually and made available on the department's website. The bill also allows for emergency dredging outside the scheduled plan. The legislation emphasizes the importance of maintaining navigable waterways for public safety, the environment, and the economy.