What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) 13-member Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG) established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), will hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The Climate Justice Working Group is tasked with establishing criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities for the purposes of co-pollutant reductions, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, regulatory impact statements, and the allocation of investments pursuant to the CLCPA.

This meeting will include the approval of minutes from the previous meeting and a group discussion following the finalization of the disadvantaged communities criteria on March 27. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or listen to the meeting via webcast. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and can be done by clicking the WebEx link below.

When: Tuesday, April 4, 12 p.m. ET 

Where: Virtual - https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r4182e6bb1c17b8777bc88dc93a877c3b 

Webinar password: welcome4.4.23

Audio: Dial 1-518-549-0500; Access code: 161 243 4848 and password 93526634

In-Person: Event locations, times, and partners include: 

• NY Green Bank, Alistair W.C. Clark Boardroom, 1333 Broadway, Suite 300, New York, NY 10018 
• New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) 15 Columbia Circle, Plattsburgh Conference Room, Albany, NY 12203
• DEC Region 5 Office, 1115 NYS Rt. 86, Ray Brook, NY 12977 
• DEC Region 8 Office, 6274 East Avon-Lima Rd., Avon, NY 14414    

Additional Information: This meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Climate Act website within three days, or as soon as practicable.