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Bill would give Environmental Justice Advisory Board formal review of PlanYC drafts; MOCEJ seeks earlier consultation
Summary
Intro. 1271 would require the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice to submit drafts of the long‑term sustainability plan (PlanYC) to the Environmental Justice Advisory Board for review. MOCEJ told the council it supports environmental‑justice involvement but prefers earlier consultation to better shape analyses and recommendations.
The New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts heard testimony on Intro. 12‑71, a bill that would require the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) to provide drafts and proposed revisions of the long‑term sustainability plan (PlanYC) to the Environmental Justice Advisory Board (EJAB) and require EJAB to review and make recommendations prior to finalization.
Elijah Hutchinson, executive director of MOCEJ, said his office supports the bill’s intent but urged a process…
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