DEC Contact: Haley Viccaro (518) 402-8000 April 06, 2022
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MEDIA ADVISORYMEDIA ADVISORY NEW YORK STATE CLIMATE ACTION COUNCIL TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON DRAFT SCOPING PLAN ON APRIL 12 AND APRIL 14 |
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What: New York State’s 22-member Climate Action Council, established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, will hold in-person public hearings on April 12, 2022, and April 14, 2022, to continue its work on a Statewide Scoping Plan to guide the State toward its nation-leading climate goals. The Council released the Draft Scoping Plan on Dec. 30, 2021, and is accepting public comments on the draft through June 10, 2022. The Climate Action Council is holding a total of 10 public hearings with eight in-person hearings and two virtual hearings. In-person hearings will also be live-streamed to allow for remote viewing of the proceedings. All persons, organizations, corporations, and government agencies are encouraged to attend the public hearings and to submit oral or written comments. Press should show credentials at registration table upon entering the hearings. Binghamton Public Hearing Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET Binghamton University https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82945101572?pwd=dWFCQ1NONFk5R2tBR2V1STBSUTlGdz09#success Dial: +1 646 558 8656 Webinar ID: 829 4510 1572 Event Passcode: 5664717 Capacity of Venue: Up to 150 participants may attend this hearing. Transportation:
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Albany Public Hearing Thursday, April 14, 2022, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET Empire State Plaza https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83664171112?pwd=aGlMTUNVRHpMRHdwM3c2MkhJbnlFZz09#success Passcode: climate Dial: +1 646 558 8656 Webinar ID: 836 6417 1112 Capacity of Venue: Up to 400 participants may attend this hearing. Transportation:
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Information for All Hearing Attendees: Pre-registration is encouraged but not required for the in-person hearings. Priority in seating and speaking will be given to those who pre-register. Individuals can pre-register here. Hearings will be webcast for viewing purposes only, professionally recorded, and transcribed as part of the official record and posted on the Climate Act website. Written comments can be submitted via the online public comment form, via email to scopingplan@nyserda.ny.gov, or via U.S. Mail to Attention: Draft Scoping Plan Comments, NYSERDA, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203-6399. |
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