DEC Contact: Haley Viccaro (518) 402-8000 April 20, 2022
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MEDIA ADVISORYNEW YORK STATE CLIMATE ACTION COUNCIL TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON DRAFT SCOPING PLAN ON APRIL 26 AND APRIL 27 |
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What: New York State’s 22-member Climate Action Council, established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, will hold in-person public hearings on April 26, 2022, and April 27, 2022, to continue its work on a Statewide Scoping Plan to guide the State toward its nation-leading climate goals. 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 10 public hearings with eight 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. Syracuse Public Hearing Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88984139180?pwd=Kzczd3RRWW11SFdBZjhDQnNlVVpKUT09 Passcode: climate Dial: +1 646 558 8656 Webinar ID: 889 8413 9180 Event Passcode: 0735439 Capacity of Venue: Up to 350 participants may attend this hearing. Transportation: Public Transportation:
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Buffalo Public Hearing Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET Buffalo & Erie County Public Library https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85978920774?pwd=LytvSHFZYVY4dTVndUUwY01BWms5Zz09 Passcode: climate Dial: +1 646 558 8656 Webinar ID: 859 7892 0774 Capacity of Venue: Up to 300 participants may attend this hearing. Transportation: Public 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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