DEC Contact: Haley Viccaro (518) 402-8000 April 06, 2022
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MEDIA ADVISORYNEW YORK STATE CLIMATE ACTION COUNCIL TO HOLD LONG ISLAND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DRAFT SCOPING PLAN ON APRIL 6 |
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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 an in-person public hearing on April 6, 2022 on Long Island 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. Brookhaven Public Hearing Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET Brookhaven Town Hall? Passcode: climate Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): Capacity of Venue: Up to 360 participants may attend this hearing in person. Transportation Information for Brookhaven Town Hall:
Health and Safety Protocols for Brookhaven Town Hall:
Information for Hearing Attendees: Pre-registration is encouraged but not required for the in-person hearing. Priority in seating and speaking will be given to those who pre-register. Individuals can pre-register here. The hearing 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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