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 Monday, March 27, 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 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: Monday, Mar. 27, 1 p.m. ET 

Where: Virtual - WebEx meeting and registration link

Webinar password: welcome3.27.23 (93526633 from phones) 

Audio: Dial 1-518-549-0500; Access code: 2331 830 0087 

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) 15 Columbia Circle, Plattsburgh Conference Room, Albany, NY 12203
• DEC Region 5 Office, 1115 NYS Rt. 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.