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 Monday, March 27, 2023. The CJWG 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 vote on the final disadvantaged communities criteria. Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the meeting via webcast.Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and can be done by clicking the WebEx link below.

When: Monday, Mar. 27, 1 p.m. ET

Where: Virtual -WebEx meeting and registration link

Webinar password: welcome3.27.23 (93526633 from phones)

Audio: Dial 1-518-549-0500; Access code: 2331 830 0087