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 5, 2022, and April 6, 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.

Individuals attending in-person hearings and providing comments will be given two minutes to speak. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 3:30 p.m. for registration.

When:

Bronx Public Hearing

Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET

Bronx Community College? 
Roscoe Brown Student Center? 
Hall of Fame Playhouse? 
2155 University Avenue? 
Bronx, NY 10453? 

Event Address: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84429356999?pwd=ajdYZkkyVkFQYU9yVjZCNSthK014dz09#success

Passcode: climate

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 646 558 8656  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 669 900 9128  or +1 253 215 8782 

Webinar ID: 844 2935 6999

Event Passcode: 8364618

Capacity of Venue:

Up to 200 participants may attend this hearing in person.

Transportation Information for Bronx Community College:

This venue is accessible by car, walking, and public transportation.

• Vehicle parking: Hearing parking is available in the lot across the street from the Hall of Fame Playhouse at 200 Hall of Fame Terrace, Bronx, NY 10453
• Pedestrian entrance: 2155 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
• Public transportation:
• NYC Subway: Burnside Avenue station
• Metro-North Train: University Heights station
• NYC Bus: Lines 3, 40/42 and 12
  

Health and Safety Protocols for Bronx Community College:

• All attendees must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test in the last 7 days.
• Valid vaccination proof must indicate:
  • Two weeks following a second dose in a two-dose series (Pfizer or Moderna); or
  • Two weeks following a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson Janssen)

Brookhaven Public Hearing

Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET

Brookhaven Town Hall? 
1 Independence Hill? 
Farmingville, NY 11738? 
           
Event Address: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88550987698?pwd=aWZibFNOK0RVNXM4bVRVVnRMMEhmQT09

Passcode: climate

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 646 558 8656  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 669 900 9128  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799

Webinar ID: 885 5098 7698
Passcode: 8668287

Capacity of Venue:

Up to 360 participants may attend this hearing in person.

Transportation Information for Brookhaven Town Hall:

• Parking is available in the parking lot across from the Town Hall main entrance.
• Handicapped parking is available in the area immediately in front of the Town Hall main entrance.

Health and Safety Protocols for Brookhaven Town Hall:

• Brookhaven Town Hall does not require face masks or proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
• Disposable face masks and hand sanitizer will be available at the event.
  

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.

Members of the public who want to provide oral comment must attend either in-person or join a virtual hearing. Equal weight will be given to oral and written statements. American sign language and language interpretive services shall be made available upon written request at no charge. Any additional information, including instructions for joining each event remotely to view the proceedings, will be made available prior to each event here. 

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.

For more information about public hearings or meetings of the New York State Climate Action Council, please visit climate.ny.gov/CAC-Meetings-and-Materials.