Part 492 Climate Smart Community Projects Public Hearing
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Date: 12/2/2025
Location: Webex
In 2018 DEC adopted 6 NYCRR Part 492 (“Part 492”), which governs the procedures applicable to Climate Smart Community Projects, including the Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Program, ZEV Infrastructure Grant Program, and Climate Smart Communities Grant Program.
On September 16, 2025, DEC filed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with the New York State Department of State to propose amendments to Part 492. The amendments would repeal the current rule and add a new Part 492 that is restructured to simplify and clarify the three separate programs. The proposed changes to Part 492 also ensure consistency of the regulation with the statutory requirements, provide additional flexibility and eligibility for the administration of the program, and make other procedural improvements.
Webex information:
- Registration Link: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/rdf482dd2cc02ebf8e6a9ab9d8368aad0
- Meeting Number: 2821 549 6199
- Meeting Password: Welcome1
- Join by phone: Call 518-549-0500. Enter access code 2821 549 6199 and password 93526631
Link to OCC Proposed Rulemaking webpage:
