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 Wednesday, June 21, 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 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: Wednesday, June 21, 12 p.m. ET

Where:Virtual -WebEx meeting and registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r501e44397cc23c189e9aeed7964229fe

Webinar password: welcome6.21.23 (93526636 from phones and video systems)

Audio: Dial 1-518-549-0500;Access code: 161 230 9561

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) Headquarters, Boardroom, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany NY, 12203
• DEC Region 5 Office, 1115 New York State Route 86, Ray Brook, NY 12977
• DEC Region 8 Office, 6274 East Avon-Lima Rd. Avon, NY 14414 
• DEC Region 9 Office, 700 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14209

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