Gail Suchman Eva Schneider

February 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Last year, New York Senator Jessica Ramos introduced S. 2510-A, which would require all major projects located in or adjacent to a "disadvantaged community" to submit a written enhanced public participation plan to NYSDEC as part of the proposed project's permitting process. This article summarizes the bill's requirements and explores both the benefits and drawbacks of the bill as currently drafted.

By Gail Suchman, Eva Schneider and Samuel Zarkower

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