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Requires the conducting of public hearings and reports thereon prior to the closure of any real property by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Francine DelMonte
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Title of bill
An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to requiring an evaluation of the impacts of the closure of public access to any land owned or operated by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation
Purpose of the bill
The bill would require the conduct of public hearings and reports thereon prior to the closure of any real property by OPRHP.
Summary of provisions
The bill would add a new Section 13.14 of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law to require the agency to prepare a draft report that provides justification and the rationale for the closure of public access of any real property owned or operations by OPRHP, at least six months prior to a proposed closure of such lands. The bill specifies the elements of the report, which must be subject to one of more public hearings at least 4 months prior to such proposed closure, with at least one public hearing in the impacted area. OPRHP must issue a final report that includes a response to all issues raised at the hearings; the report must be publicly available and submitted to the Governor and the Legislature.
Justification
If OPRHP proposes to close to the public any park, historic preservation site, bird conservation area or other facility under its jurisdiction, the agency should be required to evaluate and support such proposed closure and its impact on the public. Public review and public hearings will offer the opportunity for public scrutiny of such proposals, and if a proposed closure is not adequately supported by the agency, it should not go forward. Providing this information to the Governor and the Legislature will allow them to responds to such actions as well. Protection of our priceless natural and public recreation resources is paramount. Closures can result in vandalism, deterioration of the infrastructure and other damage that would go undetected and not corrected. The State has a significant investment in the State park system that must be protected for the benefit of all of the citizens of NYS.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
There would be costs associated with the preparation of the report and conduct of one or more public hearings.
Effective date
This act would take effect immediately and apply to actions occurring on or after such effective date.
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