Statewide - Draft Commissioner Policy for the Use of Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices on Lands Managed by DEC
Public Notice
Public Comment Period for Draft Commissioner Policy for the Use of Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices on Lands Managed by DEC
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to providing equitable access to recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The purpose of this policy is to establish the process for determining where Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMDs) may be used by individuals with mobility disabilities to access outdoor recreational programs offered by the State of New York on lands under the jurisdiction of DEC.
Written comments on the draft policy will be received until March 9, 2026.
To view the draft policy, please visit: https://dec.ny.gov/places-to-go/accessible-recreation/mappwd/opdmd-policy
NYS DEC will also hold a virtual public meeting for the draft policy:
Date: February 4, 2026
Time 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual Webinar (registration info below)
Visit DEC's website to register for the public meeting: https://dec.ny.gov/places-to-go/accessible-recreation/mappwd/opdmd-policy
Josh Clague
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway, 5th Floor
Albany, NY 12233-4254
