Hold at least two public hearings on the analysis used to determine statewide GHG emission levels.

Date Due:: 01/01/2022
Responsible Entity:: DEC
Action:: Hold at least two public hearings on the analysis used to determine statewide GHG emission levels.
Summary:: The DEC will hold at least two public hearings to seek public input regarding the methodology and analysis used in the determination of statewide greenhouse gas emissions, and periodically thereafter.
Status:: ONGOING
Statute:: CLCPA § 2 adds new ECL § 75-0105(8).

The CLCPA instructs the DEC to issue a report on statewide greenhouse gas emissions. The DEC must seek public input regarding the methodology and analysis used in the report.

The DEC has published its 2021 Statewide GHG Emissions Report.

Statutory Language:

CLCPA §2 ECL §75-0105 (8): “The department shall hold at least two public hearings to seek public input regarding the methodology and analysis used in the determination of statewide greenhouse gas emissions, and periodically thereafter."