What: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) 13-member Climate Justice Working Group, established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, will hold its initial meeting. 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 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Consistent with Executive Orders issued by Governor Cuomo and in keeping with measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, the meeting will be conducted by teleconference. Members of the public are welcome to listen to the meeting via webcast.


When: Thursday, August 13, 2020, at 3 p.m. ET

Where: 

WebEx: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e495e6df319ef26a5542464baac6c6023
Audio: Dial 1-518-549-0500; Access code: 161 237 2285 #

Who: DEC’s Climate Justice Working Group

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