BILL NUMBER: S9119
SPONSOR: OBERACKER
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the public service law, in relation to increasing the
time certain parties have to submit a notice of intent to be a party to
the certification proceedings for the siting of major utility trans-
mission facilities
 
PURPOSE:
Relates to extending community review periods for large-scale utility
and infrastructure projects and providing ratepayers the ability to
decline participation in projects that significantly impact their commu-
nity.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. Paragraphs (i), (j), and (k) of subdivision 1 of section 124
of the public service law, as added by Chapter 272 of the laws of 1970
and is relettered by chapter 119 of the laws of 1978, are amended to
read as follows:
(i) the notice of intent is amended to forty-five days after the date
given in the notice as the date for filing of the application;
(j) (a) the notice of intent in this section is amended to forty-five
days;
(k) the notice of intent to become a party to this action is amended to
forty-five days
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Large-scale utility and infrastructure projects can significantly affect
local communities, yet residents are often given limited time to review
proposals or raise concerns. These projects can impact land use, proper-
ty values, and quality of life, making local input essential.
This bill provides communities with additional time to review proposed
projects and engage in the siting process. This allows ratepayers the
right to opt-out projects that impose undue local impact without proper
consent.
By strengthening community participation, this legislation promotes fair
decision-making and more responsible planning for utility and infras-
tructure development.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
 
LOCAL FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately