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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Issues Draft Disadvantaged Communities Criteria
On March 9, 2022, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC or the Department) issued draft criteria developed by the Department’s Climate Justice...
Read MoreNYS Department of Environmental Conservation Proposes Revisions to Part 375 Remedial Programs
On December 22, 2021, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the Environmental Remediation Program...
Read MoreNew York continues nation-leading progress in offshore wind in 2022
As 2022 kicks off, New York is already building on its leadership in development of offshore wind capacity, with nation-leading investments, new lease areas,...
Read MoreNew York Climate Action Council Releases CLCPA Draft Scoping Plan
On December 30, 2021, the New York State Climate Action Council released the Draft Scoping Plan for the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Draft...
Read MoreNYC’s Natural Gas Ban Intends to Speed Up Building Electrification
In the waning days of its 2021 legislative session, the New York City Council passed a new law limiting the use of carbon intensive fuels...
Read MoreNYS Department of Environmental Conservation Issues CLCPA Compliance Guidance
On December 8, 2021, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC or the Department) issued two policies that incorporate climate change considerations into...
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