DEC Contact: Haley Viccaro (518) 402-8000 February 21, 2023
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, FEB. 23DEC 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 (CJWG), established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), will hold a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. 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 meeting will include the vote on the final 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.
When: Thursday, Feb. 23, 12 p.m. ET
Where:
Virtual: WebEx meeting and registration link: https://meetny-broadcast-pilot.webex.com/weblink/register/rd51e31d7278dd9e806c36d7c77e4cd6e
Webinar password: cjwg2.23.23 (25942123 from phones)
Audio: Dial 1-518-549-0500; Access code: 2349 827 6746
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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