Requiring a notice and comment period prior to the deployment of public communications structures

Summary

This bill would require the Commissioner of Information Technology and Telecommunications to allow for notice and comment before installation of LinkNYC public communications structures (PCS). After receiving an installation application, the Commissioner would have to notify all residents within 500 feet from a proposed PCS, and the Community Board, Council Member, and Borough President with jurisdiction over the proposed site, within 15 days. The Commissioner would have to allow public comment for 30 days for applications to solely modify existing PCS, and 45 days for other applications. The Commissioner would have to solicit feedback from the Council Member and Borough President for an additional 15 or 30 days after the end of the relevant public comment period. The Commissioner would be required to review comments and feedback before ruling on an application, as permitted by federal law or regulation, and to publish a final determination notice online.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

Committee on Technology

Full history

1. Feb 12, 2026

   Introduced

   This Introduction was Introduced by Council

   NYC Council

2. Feb 12, 2026

   Referred to committee

   This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Technology

   NYC Council