What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. The CJWG establishes criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities (DACs) for the purposes of co-pollutant reductions, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, regulatory impact statements, and the allocation of investments pursuant to the Climate Act.
This meeting will include the approval of minutes from the previous meeting(s) and continued deliberation on revisions to the current DAC criteria. Members of the public are welcome to listen to the meeting via webcast. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and can be done by clicking the WebEx link below.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual - WebEx meeting and registration link
Webinar password: welcome2.11.25 (93526632 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Audio: Dial 1-929-251-9612 (New York City); Dial 1-415-527-5035
Access code: 2820 457 6072
In-Person: Event locations, times, and partners include:
NY Green Bank, Alistair W.C. Clark Boardroom,1333 Broadway, Suite 300, New York, NY 10018
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Headquarters, Parker D. Mathusa Boardroom, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203
Brooklyn Heights Public Library, 286 Cadman Plaza W, Brooklyn, NY 11201
DEC Region 5 Office, 1115 New York State Route 86, Ray Brook, NY 12977-0296
Broome County Public Library Exhibit Room, 185 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
DEC Region 8 Office, 6274 East Avon-Lima Rd., Avon, NY 14414
Additional Information: This meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Climate Act website within three days, or as soon as practicable.
