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Air Pollution Control Commission hearing

The Air Pollution Control Commission will hold a special hearing on September 28, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.

ATTENTION: This meeting may only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our Zoom meeting link or calling 929-205-6099 and entering meeting ID 863 2937 7111 #. You can also submit written comments or questions to apcc@boston.gov or via Twitter @bostonenviro.

In accordance with the Procedures and Criteria for the Issuance of Parking Freeze Permits adopted under M.G.L. Chapter 111, Section 31C, Boston Air Pollution Control Commission will hold a virtual public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on September 28, 2022 to review the following projects to regulate and control air pollution so as to promote the public health and welfare of Boston residents.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearing 1:30 P.M.

    Discussion of straw proposals for the second phase regulations for the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance. The second phase of regulations cover topics including the Review Board member nomination and selection process, compensation and meeting rules for the Review Board, designating a tenant as an owner, emissions factors, renewable energy purchases, blended emissions standards and other clarifying regulations as needed.

    Discussion of environmental justice and equity metrics for the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance. City staff will present initial research and recommendations for  identifying appropriate metrics and research mechanisms for measuring and collecting this type of information and analyzing the impact of BERDO.

    Translation and sign language interpreters are available upon prior request.  The Commission may hold a public meeting immediately following the last hearing or as appropriate following any hearing. Copies of applications may be requested via email from apcc@boston.gov or viewed by appointment only at the Environment Department, Boston City Hall, Room 709, from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Questions should be directed to: APCC@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.

    Katherine Eshel

    Air Pollution Control Commission

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