DEC Contact: Haley Viccaro (518) 402-8000 November 22, 2022
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30DEC CLIMATE JUSTICE WORKING GROUP TO MEET |
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What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) 13-member Climate Justice Working Group, established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 30. 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 will be an informational meeting with limited official action. Discussion will include an analysis of public comments received on the draft disadvantaged communities criteria. 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. Please also note that the Wednesday, Nov. 16, CJWG meeting’s in-person locations were changed to remove the Buffalo and Utica locations. Attendees are encouraged to log in virtually or go to another location. For more details on Nov. 16, go to https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/126498.html When: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m. ET
Webinar password: welcome11.30.22 (93526631 from phones) Audio: Dial 1-518-549-0500; Access code: 2346 937 2445 In-Person - Event locations, times, and partners include:
Additional Information: This meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Climate Act website within three days, or as soon as practicable. |
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