For Release: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Media Advisory for Tuesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 14
New York State Climate Action Council to Hold Public Hearings on Draft Scoping Plan on April 12 and April 14
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 12, 2022, and April 14, 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.
Individuals attending in-person hearings and providing comments will be given two minutes to speak. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 3:30 p.m. for registration.
Press should show credentials at registration table upon entering the hearings.
When:
Binghamton Public Hearing
Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET
Binghamton University
Symposium Hall
85 Murray Hill Road
Vestal, NY 13850
Event Address: Via Zoom (link leaves DEC website).
Passcode: climate
Dial: +1 646 558 8656
Webinar ID: 829 4510 1572
Event Passcode: 5664717
Capacity of Venue: Up to 150 participants may attend this hearing.
Transportation:
- Parking is available in Lot J.
Health and Safety:
- All attendees must wear face masks indoors. Disposable face masks will be available at the event.
- If you have any mobility needs, please pre-register and note the accommodations you will need.
Albany Public Hearing
Thursday, April 14, 2022, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET
Empire State Plaza
Meeting Room 6
Albany, NY 12242
Event Address: Via Zoom (link leaves DEC website).
Passcode: climate
Dial: +1 646 558 8656
Webinar ID: 836 6417 1112
Passcode: 8286017
Capacity of Venue: Up to 400 participants may attend this hearing.
Transportation:
- Parking is available in Empire State Plaza's visitors' parking garage on level P3, for $10/day.
- The venue is accessible by CDTA bus.
Health and Safety:
- Empire State Plaza does not require face masks or proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
- Disposable face masks will be available at the event.
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 at the Climate Act website (link leaves DEC website). 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 (link leaves DEC website).
Members of the public who want to provide oral comment must attend either in-person or join a virtual hearing. Equal weight will be given to oral and written statements. American sign language and language interpretive services shall be made available upon written request at no charge. Any additional information, including instructions for joining each event remotely to view the proceedings, will be made available prior to each event on the Climate Act website (link leaves DEC website).
Written comments can be submitted via the online public comment form (link leaves DEC website), 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.
For more information about public hearings or meetings of the New York State Climate Action Council, please visit the Climate Act website (link leaves DEC website).
