What's happening
This bill requires the commissioner of transportation to create a master plan for Republic Airport before any new development, except for federally required safety work.
Why it matters
Ensures comprehensive, long-term planning. by requiring a master plan before any non-federally mandated construction, potentially leading to more thoughtful airport development that takes into account community, economic, and environmental impacts.
Limits ad hoc or piecemeal development. by halting most new projects until an approved plan is in place, which could prevent uncoordinated expansion or renovations that might negatively affect surrounding neighborhoods.
Creates a window for public input and oversight. since the development of a master plan is typically a public process, allowing local stakeholders, businesses, and residents to have a say in the future of Republic Airport.
Preserves safety improvements. by explicitly allowing construction required for federal safety compliance, ensuring that necessary upgrades for public safety are not delayed by the planning process.
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- Referred to transportation
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5896
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 17, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. LUPINACCI -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the transportation law, in relation to directing the commissioner of transportation to complete a master plan for Republic airport
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The transportation law is amended by adding a new section 402-a to read as follows:
§ 402-a. Republic airport master plan. The commissioner shall prepare or cause to be prepared a master plan for Republic airport. Such plan shall set forth parameters relating to the development and expansion of airport facilities. No new construction, expansion or renovations shall be commenced prior to the approval and adoption of the master plan; provided, however, the construction or renovations which are required by the federal aviation administration to fulfill safety requirements shall be permitted.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02991-01-7
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