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OCMPF members urge SEQRA-focused training with credits for spring course

Orange County Municipal Planning Federation · March 2, 2026
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Summary

Board members recommended that the spring training include SEQRA content and offer credits to encourage attendance, citing SEQRA as a difficult topic for municipal boards.

John Strobl and other members urged that the spring course include a session on SEQRA, saying the statute and process is the most challenging topic for many planning boards. Strobl noted the many steps in SEQRA and said offering credits would help boost participation.

The suggestion complements the board's priority to cover battery energy storage safety and practical planning concerns. Staff will incorporate the SEQRA topic and potential continuing-education credits as they finalize the spring program.