DEC Contact: Haley Viccaro (518) 402-8000 May 04, 2022
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MEDIA ADVISORYNEW YORK STATE CLIMATE ACTION COUNCIL TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON DRAFT SCOPING PLAN WEEK OF MAY 9 |
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What: 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 11 public hearings with nine 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. Press should show credentials at registration table upon entering the hearings. Tupper Lake Public Hearing Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET The Wild Center https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85609398446?pwd=cDFoYmNMSzFoQTBsbWZIQ0k3TUtEQT09 Passcode: climate Dial: 1-646-558-8656 Webinar ID: 856 0939 8446 Event Passcode: 0566537 Capacity of Venue: Up to 205 may attend this hearing. Transportation: Vehicle Parking:
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Virtual Public Hearing Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET Call In Number: 1-415-655-0003 Event Password: climate Peekskill Public Hearing Thursday, May 12, 2022, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET Paramount Hudson Valley Theater Event Address: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87946428269?pwd=QjRROWNFUzNCdVpBWENySFowUkcyUT09 Passcode: climate Call-in Number: 1-646-558-8656 Capacity of Venue: Up to 700 may attend this hearing. Transportation:
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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. 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. |
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