DEC Contact: Denis Slattery (518) 402-8000 August 15, 2023
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, AUG. 29DEC 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 Tuesday, Aug. 29, 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 approval of minutes from the previous meeting and a group discussion on the by-laws and procedure for future meetings following the finalization of the disadvantaged communities criteria on March 27. 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: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1 p.m. ET Where: Virtual - WebEx meeting and registration link; Webinar password: welcome8.29.23 (93526638 from phones) Audio: Dial 1-518-549-0500; Access code: 161 256 4561 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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