Notice of Issuance of CP-49: Commissioner Policy on Climate Change

First established in 2010, Commissioner Policy #49 "Climate Change and DEC Action" (CP-49) provides guidance to agency divisions, offices, and regions regarding to the incorporation of climate change considerations into agency activities. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) has revised to CP-49 to reflect requirements under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA, Chapter 106 of the Laws of 2019). This includes guidance for implementing provisions of Section 7 and 9 of the CLCPA. The revised CP-49 was posted as draft for public comment on December 8, 2021. The comment period closed on Feb 7, 2022. The version posted today is issued as final after consideration of the feedback received through the public comment process. The full text and pdf printable version of this policy can be found at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/56552.html.

Contact: Maureen Leddy, NYS DEC - Office of Climate Change, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-1050, Phone: (518) 402-8448, E-mail: [email protected]