For Release: Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Media Advisory for Wednesday, Nov. 30
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 website), established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 30. 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.
This will be an informational meeting with limited official action. Discussion will include an analysis of public comments received on the draft disadvantaged communities criteria (leaves DEC website). Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or listen to the meeting via webcast. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged (leaves DEC website).
Please also note that the Wednesday, Nov. 16, CJWG meeting's in-person locations were changed to remove the Buffalo and Utica locations. Attendees were encouraged to log in virtually or go to another location. For more details on Nov. 16, go to DEC's website.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m. ET
Where: Via WebEx (leaves DEC website)
Webinar password: welcome11.30.22 (93526631 from phones)
Audio: Dial 1-518-549-0500; Access code: 2346 937 2445
In-Person - Event locations, times, and partners include:
- Hydroelectric Boardroom, 1333 Broadway, Suite 300, New York, NY 10018 (*in the NY Green Bank space)
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) 17 Columbia Circle, Board Room, Albany, NY 12203
- DEC Region 5 Office, 1115 New York State Route 86, Ray Brook, NY 12977-0296
- DEC Region 9 Office, 700 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209
Additional Information: This meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Climate Act website (leaves DEC website) within three days, or as soon as practicable.
