Includes Hague Brook in the list of inland waterways eligible for the local waterfront revitalization program.
Summary
This bill amends the New York Executive Law to add Hague Brook to the statutory list of inland waterways eligible for the state’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). The LWRP is a planning and grant framework that helps municipalities develop and implement waterfront revitalization policies for eligible waterbodies. By placing Hague Brook on the list, the bill makes that brook eligible for local waterfront planning and related state review and support under the program.
The measure is narrow and technical in scope. It does not create a new program or mandate a specific project; instead, it expands the roster of waterways that can be incorporated into local waterfront revitalization efforts. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Impact
The bill would amend section 911 of the Executive Law, which governs the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, by adding Hague Brook to the list of eligible inland waterways. This would allow affected local governments to pursue waterfront revitalization plans and potentially access state program tools for Hague Brook, while leaving existing law and eligibility criteria otherwise unchanged. The practical effect is to extend LWRP eligibility to a specific brook, potentially benefiting nearby municipalities, landowners, and community stakeholders involved in waterfront planning.
Sentiment
There is no recorded committee transcript or vote history in the provided materials, so the bill’s sentiment cannot be measured from debate or roll call. Based on the text alone, it appears to be a routine local-enablement measure with a limited, noncontroversial policy change. The caption and statutory amendment suggest a targeted geographic adjustment rather than a broader policy dispute.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the available materials. If any concerns were to arise, they would likely center on whether adding Hague Brook to the LWRP list could affect local land use planning, regulatory review, or future waterfront development decisions. However, the bill text itself is administrative and does not indicate opposition, fiscal controversy, or competing stakeholder positions.
Adds Falls Brook, Jones Brook, Kelso Brook, Minerva Stream, and Trout Brook to the definition of inland waterways for the purposes of waterfront revitalization.
Adds Falls Brook, Jones Brook, Kelso Brook, Minerva Stream, and Trout Brook to the definition of inland waterways for the purposes of waterfront revitalization.