2009 Open Space Plan - eAppendix F - Assessment of Public Comment

e-Appendix F - ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE 2009 DRAFT PLANe-Appendix F ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC COMMENTON THE 2009 DRAFT PLANIn 2008, DEC and OPRHP began the process of updating the 2006 Plan, asking the RegionalAdvisory Committees for recommendations. These suggestions and other public commentsreceived since the publication of the 2006 Plan were evaluated, along with changes in thelaw, regulations and the Agencies' programs, to prepare a revised Plan. The Draft Plan andDGEIS were made available for public comment beginning on January 7, 2009 and endingon February 27, 2009. A statewide set of 22 public hearings and workshops on thedocuments served to answer questions and receive comments. Public comments werereceived via the public hearings, mail, E-mail, fax and through DEC's website establishedfor the Open Space Plan (www.dec.ny.gov/lands/47990.html). A total of 464 peoplecommented on the Draft Plan. A list of the commenters is included in e-Appendix G.Through the public comment process, DEC and OPRHP received many excellentrecommendations and comments which have been added to the Final Plan.44444444PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE STATE'S OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION PLANDEC & OPRHP agree with many of the following comments and their impact on New York'sOpen Space Conservation Program. Additional responses are provided for comments wherefurther information can be provided by DEC or OPRHP. 44444444Bigger, Better, Bottle BillComment: " Support the ...