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 Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. 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 not involve voting or deliberations by the CJWG and will include an update on the Extreme Heat Action Plan and Community Air Monitoring Initiative. Members of the public are welcome to listen to the meeting via webcast. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and can be done by clicking the WebEx link below.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2:30 p.m. ET

Where: Virtual - WebEx meeting and registration link 

Webinar password: welcome8.20.24 (93526638 from phones)

Audio: Dial 1-518-549-0500; Access code: 161 081 7995

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