Media Advisory for Monday, Dec. 13
DEC Climate Justice Working Group to Meet
What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) 13-member Climate Justice Working Group (leaves DEC's website), established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), will hold a meeting on Monday, Dec.13. 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 CLCPA.
During this meeting, the CJWG will be voting on the draft disadvantaged communities (DACs) definition and criteria. The meeting will be conducted by teleconference. Members of the public are welcome to listen to the meeting via webcast.
When: Monday, Dec.13, 1 p.m. ET
Where: Via WebEx (leaves DEC's website)
Audio: Dial 1-518-549-0500; Access code: 2331 106 3561#
Additional Information: This meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Climate Act website (leaves DEC's website) within three days, or as soon as practicable.
