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Proposed legislation: Intro 1253 on notifying council members about bioretention systems
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Deputy Commissioner Licata discusses Intro 1253, which would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to notify the local council member 30 days before installing a bioretention system in a right of way. The department generally supports this bill but seeks some edits.
- DEP and the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) already have robust outreach plans in place for green infrastructure projects.
- DDC is willing to supplement these outreach plans to fill any gaps.
- DEP wants to continue discussions with DDC and the council to determine the best way to implement the notification process and make necessary changes to the bill before it is passed.
Angela Licata
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Before I conclude, I will speak briefly about the two pieces of legislation being heard today.
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We have been discussing the bills with your staff, and look forward to continued conversations.
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The first bill on today's agenda is intro one two five three, which would require DEP to notify the local council member thirty days before installing a bioretention system in a right of way.
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We generally support this bill, but want to make some edits.
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The Department of Design and Construction manages most of DEP's GI projects.
0:27:53
DEP and DDC both recognize the importance of speaking with the community and elected officials, and we have a robust outreach plans that are already in place.
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We've spoken to DDC about this bill, and they are happy to supplement these outreach plans to fill any gaps.
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We would like to continue discussions with DDC and the council to determine the best way to do that and to make some changes to the bill before it is passed.