DEC Upcoming Meetings: Come and Learn About Air Pollution Regulations and How They May Affect You! 

Regulation on Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines

• Part 218 public hearing on Monday, March 11, 2019 at 1 p.m. in Albany, NY, regarding amendments to Part 218 Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines.
• Various projects in the Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB).

Additional information and access to past announcements are on our Public & Stakeholder Participation Information page.

Proposed Regulations to Improve Air Quality and Reduce Harmful Ozone Caused By Power Plant Emissions

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released proposed regulations to improve air quality and protect public health with new, stringent requirements on peak-use power plants. The proposal will substantially reduce emissions from the "peaking" power plants operating on the hottest days with the most air pollution. These dirty, inefficient plants are also major sources of carbon pollution. Transitioning away from them is a critical component of achieving Governor Cuomo's nation-leading Green New Deal. These regulations will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030 and shift to 100 percent clean electricity by 2040.

DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "This proposal will provide millions of New Yorkers with cleaner and healthier air to breathe, particularly in communities located near the state's oldest and dirtiest power plants. It will also support the Governor's nation-leading goal of transitioning to a carbon-neutral economy."

The proposed changes to 6 NYCRR Part 227-3 were published in the State Register and are available on DEC's website. Public hearings on the proposed regulations will be held at 11:00 a.m. in Albany on May 6, 2019; Stony Brook on May 13, 2019; and Long Island City on May 14, 2019, with written comments taken through 5 p.m. on May 20, 2019.