NYC Rules Updates ~ Week Ending November 4, 2011
The following NYC Rules update includes (1) all City agency proposed rules that remain open for written public comment; (2) adopted rules that took effect during the previous week; and (3) adopted rules soon taking effect.
Please visit NYC Rules to read agency rules, to submit comments online on proposed rules, and to learn about the rulemaking process.
Proposed Rules Open for Written Public Comment
- **Street Activity Permit Requirements and Processes (SAPO)--Written comments must be submitted by December 1.
- Exemption from Fire Department Connection Requirements (DOB)--Written comments must be submitted by December 2.
- Amendment of Violation Classifications (Electrical Code) (DOB)--Written comments must be submitted by December 1.
- Drivers' Rights Signs (TLC)--Written comments must be submitted by November 14.
- For-Hire Vehicles and Inspections (TLC)--Written comments must be submitted by November 14.
- Buildings Penalty Schedule (OATH/ECB)--Written comments must be submitted by November 9.
- Department of Transportation Penalty Schedule (OATH/ECB)--Written comments must be submitted by November 9.
- ECB's Water Penalty Schedule (OATH/ECB)--Written comments must be submitted by November 9.
Adopted Rules That Took Effect During the Previous Week
- Public Safety Graffiti Penalty Schedule (OATH/ECB)--Rule took effect November 3.
- Minimum Housing Maintenance (LOFT)--Rule took effect October 31.
- Tests Performed by Elevator Inspection Agencies (DOB)--Rule took effect October 30.
- **Brownfield Grants (OER)--Rule takes effect November 30.
- Accessible Taxicab Specifications (TLC)--Rule takes effect November 26.
- Construction Activity, Restoration and Excavation Requirements (DOT)--Rule takes effect November 15.
- Taxicab Service Requirements--inheriting spouses (TLC)--Rule takes effect November 6.
** Rule posted on NYC Rules within past week