A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the city administrative procedure act

Summary

This bill would amend the City Administrative Procedure Act, and would require agencies to respond to and publish public comments, post on their websites any rulemaking petitions made by the public, create an automated electronic response confirming receipt of public comments submitted by e-mail, report on the rulemaking process, and submit a public outreach plan for each proposed rule. This bill would also require the Mayor’s Office of Operations and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services to create a publicly accessible electronic database of archived comments, and e-mail alerts for the public when agencies announce proposed final rules.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council